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The “Dude” who conducted “Cantata Criolla” 16 years ago was a youthful advocate, barely older than the oldest now in YOLA.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Maria, watched by her two daughters, beat four top-20 players en route to the title, becoming the oldest winner of a WTA 500 tournament.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Monte dei Paschi, the world's oldest bank still in operation, was bailed out by the Italian state in 2017 and reprivatised in 2023.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Some researchers even called it the oldest human habit.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Afterward, Samir handed Lateef the paste from his personal toiletry bag and the oldest Bedouin his gold.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri