shooting

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Watch him describe a crew shooting down Iranian missiles: “It’s so incredible, these guys, these geniuses. … Ding, ding, ding, ding. Missile launch, then psshm, poom!”

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

The singer and actress, 32, first met Slater, 34, in 2023 while they were shooting the two films in the UK.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department responded to the shooting with several deputies and a helicopter that circled Jennings’ home.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Then that afternoon, President Trump posted on social media that Israel was pulling back in Lebanon, and Hezbollah had agreed to stop shooting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

“My niece Penelope has an affliction of the foot,” she said, shooting me a look that could have set fire to kindling wood.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan