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CBC/Radio-Canada will unveil details on how Canada's entry will be selected later this year.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

Oklo was selected last year for an Energy Department initiative to deploy at least three test reactors at national laboratories by July 4.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

When Lincoln called Congress into special session in 1861 to deal with the emergency, the date he selected for its assembling was July 4.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

And just last week, the Clippers selected 19-year-old Illinois guard Keaton Wagler fifth overall in the draft — via the Zubac trade — instead of packaging the pick for a veteran star.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

The server behind the counter, who looked something like the actress Shelley Duvall, smiled and handed him a tray with his selected food.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady