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Pope gained responsibility for the unscripted TV business earlier the spring as part of a restructuring and dramatic downsizing, which resulted in hundreds of layoffs in the Japanese company’s entertainment business.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

She had earlier blamed another woman for the crime.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control said earlier Monday that Adani Enterprises will pay $275 million to settle an investigation into alleged violations of Iran sanctions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Arm said earlier this month that it has more than $2 billion in customer demand for its CPU though fiscal 2028.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Rubbing her arms like she was suddenly cold, Harry smiled the fake smile that she’d used a lot earlier in the school year.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith