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The presentation marked Apple CEO Tim Cook's final appearance at the company's annual Worldwide developers conference -- Cook will cede the reins to longtime executive John Ternus in September.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook is planning to step down in September, handing the reins to John Ternus, senior vice president of hardware engineering.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Now aged 73, Putin is no closer to giving up the reins of power than he was back in 1999, but he is seen less frequently.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Tyson on Thursday said Schomburger will take the reins of the Springdale, Ark., company on Oct.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Failing that, she attempted to spit out the reins.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley