happening

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So the band climbed five storeys and created pandemonium in the middle of the day, as fans realised what was happening and rushed to vantage points on the streets and rooftops of neighbouring buildings.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Grede provocatively highlights the cultural shift that’s happening here: Moms are participating in and prioritizing work in a way that holds a stigma for them that doesn’t apply to dads.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

He also had to break the news that the lovely “SNL” tradition of bringing on moms of cast members wouldn’t be happening this year due to Spirit Airlines shutting down.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

"When I look at the photographs, I see the moments Ara Guler captured -- sailors arriving on boats. He would walk through the streets and beaches of Cannes, observe what was happening."

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Because for the first time since Gingersnipes had arrived, he knew what was happening and what must be done.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman