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The bitter feud captivated Hollywood earlier this year after Cipriani went public with his grievances against Shell, whom he met nearly two years ago through powerlawyer Patricia Glaser.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The 14-year-old suspect had earlier been detained under the Mental Health Act before being released to police custody, Greater Manchester Police said.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The companies announced multiyear agreements with Nvidia earlier this year that include multibillion-dollar purchase commitments for their advanced laser systems and other optical technology.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Lennar reported a second-quarter profit of $304.8 million, or $1.24 a share, compared with a profit of $477.4 million, or $1.81 a share, a year earlier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“Why did you ask me about James Wong earlier? Is he the proprietor of the laundry?”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu