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The Associated Press reported that during a visit to Honolulu last summer, Patel took part in “what government officials described as a ‘VIP snorkel’ around the USS Arizona in an outing coordinated by the military.”

From Slate • May 16, 2026

In contrast to Trump -- who described Xi as a "great leader" and "friend" -- Beijing's response to the summit as a whole was more muted.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

Seven months ago, former Energy Secretary Rick Perry described as genius an idea from Texas energy billionaire Toby Neugebauer to build the world’s largest data center on a dusty grazing lease near Amarillo.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

In Strayed’s post announcing Lindstrom’s death, she described their more than 30-year partnership as a stroke of “tremendous luck.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

In “suspended ashdust like firesmoke,” Buzz described, they could now see about 150 feet in front of them.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone