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"It's never too late to start playing an instrument, and starting in old age may have major benefits."

From Science Daily • Jun. 13, 2026

I'm told that as late as Wednesday night, Downing Street was still wondering whether to present the extra cash to be announced for defence as another £15 billion, £13.5 billion or £10 billion.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

Research shows the number of publicly traded U.S. companies has fallen sharply since the late 1990s.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026

During a late April afternoon at McDonald’s headquarters in Chicago, the company invited a few dozen social-media influencers for a sneak peek at its new beverage lineup rolling out this spring and summer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

Not a single courier or escort person was at the Beje this late in the day.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom