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Venture capitalist Jenny Stojkovic hired her son as a baby model for her media company shortly after he was born.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

In a Truth Social post published shortly after 6 a.m.,

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Nicholson said they were then ushered into the White House shortly afterwards.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Trump said the pact’s terms are “largely negotiated” and would be revealed shortly.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Hamilton’s party arrived shortly thereafter, and the two seconds, Van Ness for Burr and Pendleton for Hamilton, conferred to review the agreed-upon rules of the interview.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis