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That began with the shocked roar that met Rush’s first number, 1977’s “Xanadu,” a chugging slab of custom-van-tested shag splendor, akin to kicking off a trick show with the most dangerous stunt.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The child accounts appear to be a first step in the direction of more widespread age verification processes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

This Test, remember, was his first involvement with England since the curfew was introduced.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The repricing is landing first on the companies that put memory into finished products.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Father trained me: “Take care of the animals first, so they can take care of you.”

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes