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The transitions were reported by Reuters earlier this week.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

“OpenAI needs to reassure its current investors that the revenue issues reported earlier this year are being resolved,” Brian Mulberry, chief market strategist at Zacks Investment Management, told MarketWatch in emailed comments.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Mediators reported little progress in negotiations earlier in the week, as the U.S. and Iran each pushed tough positions with little sign of compromise on the nuclear issue, the Strait of Hormuz or sanctions relief.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Police had approached the two brothers from Rochdale in the pay station after an incident at a coffee shop earlier, Liverpool Crown Court had heard.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

When he was satisfied that the house was completely silent, he climbed out of bed, slipped into his clothes, and picked up the bag he had packed earlier.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville