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Hilton, who founded a nonprofit on California policies, was known for his frequent visits in the last couple of years to the state Capitol for discussions with legislators.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The city founded franchises in Major League Soccer and the National Women’s Soccer League, and built state-of-the-art facilities and stadiums for each of them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The business was founded in 1851 and has gone on to become one of the country's best-known ceramic brands.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Scaramucci founded SkyBridge Capital and briefly served as White House communications director during President Donald Trump’s first term.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

In this way Thebes was founded and the country round about got the name of the heifer’s land, Boeotia.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton