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After the alarm was raised, Barry Dock RNLI's inshore lifeboat was launched towards Limpet Bay.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Saudi Arabia launched its second national carrier Riyadh Air after more than a year of delays on Wednesday, defying the economic turmoil triggered by the Middle East war and strong competition from established Gulf airlines.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

As the first of three rounds of rockets were launched into the sky, a flock of birds dispersed from a nearby wetland area on the coast.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

After much criticism, Spotify has launched a new certification badge, “Verified by Spotify.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

On December 26, the Americans launched a surprise attack on a Hessian camp in Trenton, New Jersey.

From I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 by Lauren Tarshis