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More than 41,000 people - including almost 4,500 children - sheltered underground in the Kyiv metro overnight, a record number in recent years, the metro company said.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
A recent Journal editorial on Britain’s workforce woes ought to give them pause.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
In California’s crowded gubernatorial race, Democrats have struggled in recent months to settle on a candidate to succeed term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Virgin Galactic is taking advantage of the recent big rally in its stock, saying it will be issuing shares of common stock to the holders of the notes.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
Normally, he would be twisting the black-and.silver watch that was his most recent birthday present from Mom, but today his wrist is bare.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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