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A large group of people had gathered as part of the custody swap, according to Covina police, who said that an early investigation showed the exchange devolved into an argument between two males.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

But Essaye noted that it is tiny, with just $2 million in assets under management since it debuted in early May.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Meet the folks who had given up on the team or needed to wake up early this morning—and missed a piece of basketball history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"Drones scan thousands of hectares to accurately count individual crops, assess plant health, spot early signs of disease, and monitor the growth of the piña to predict the absolute perfect window for harvesting," Vadlamudi says.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Japanese soldiers occupy Manila in the early months of 1942 and establish around-the-clock patrols on main thoroughfares and side streets.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly