invasion

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Hepburn’s youth was destroyed by the World War II Nazi invasion of Holland, her ancestral homeland.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Magazine depth refers to the munitions stockpiles the U.S. maintains, which have been a staple in headlines since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

Kilcher, 36, filed her complaint Tuesday in California Central District Court and is suing on numerous counts including misappropriation of likeness, invasion of privacy and interfering with possible financial gain.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Monthslong supply shocks, like the pandemic shutdowns and Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine, usually lead to short-lived demand declines, said Jaime Brito, executive director of refining and oil products at Dow Jones Energy.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

In the Korean War, U.S. forces helped push back the invasion, but at a cost of more than thirty-six thousand American lives.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin