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[fawr-mer] / ˈfɔr mər /


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Former Maine CDC director Nirav Shah also urged voters to consider ranking him second if he was not their first choice.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Former Congressman George Santos is currently being investigated for alleged insider trading on Kalshi, according to NPR.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Former Fox News host Steve Hilton, a Republican, remains in a close second and appears on the cusp of securing the right to face off with Becerra in the November general election.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Former England midfielder Fran Kirby said Wiegman's players looked "deflated" at full-time and she "hurt just watching it".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Former athlete fathers cause a lot of misery.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti




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