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Even when the Knicks rallied in the second half, the Spurs still held a 20-point advantage with a little more than nine minutes left in the game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The timer could include a message that says, “You’ve got five minutes to complete this sale,” or “Enter your credit card now or the price will go up,” Moore said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

As a first step in this process, the Commissioners Court authorized the county purchasing agent to solicit proposals from companies for a 13-month service agreement for 50 GPS trackers, according to county meeting minutes.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

The 90-minute cut—or 78 minutes not counting commercials—reduced the excruciating War in the Pacific to rapid moments of triumph.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

I let myself walk back toward home for a few minutes, figuring I’ll start jogging again once my legs no longer feel like bricks.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison