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Forbes tallied Jim Justice’s net worth to be as much as $1.9 billion until 2021; more recently, it declared him “broke” and facing $1 billion in debt.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

On Tuesday the three candidates in Geneva set out how they would reform the UN, which is facing a lack of funding, multiple conflicts and dwindling faith in multilateralism.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The BBC agreed to hide their identities to avoid their families facing retribution.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The country needs a new government whose leaders are capable of facing reality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

At last he lay down next to her, in the center of the circular clearing, under the moon shadow of the trees, facing her.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell