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An enthusiastic fan of the Royal Family who was reportedly nicknamed "The Union Jack Man" by the late Queen Elizabeth II has died, aged 91.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

In late April, French oil and gas giant TotalEnergies said its net profits had risen 51 percent in the first quarter, while British energy giant Shell saw profits after tax jump 19 percent.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Spurned Spinoffs: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman discussed spinning out the company’s robotics and consumer-hardware divisions late last year, a move intended to give them more room to grow without weighing down the core business.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Daniel’s tribe, the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians, has pushed to rein in the cutting — spearheaded by his late great-grandmother, Priscilla Hunter.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

I wish Theo were with me, but it’s too late for that.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse