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Christopher Nolan's latest blockbuster, "The Odyssey," retained the top spot at the North American box office in its second week, taking in an additional $87 million, industry estimates showed Sunday.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
But there might be a silver lining: Giving companies the choice of a longer reporting window could make it easier for investors to spot stocks they should avoid.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
In its top picture spot, the paper shows homes in France in flames as wildfires continues to rage across the country.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
His objective on the hardest day of this Tour wasn’t to win the stage but to help del Toro secure his spot on the podium and the white jersey as the race’s best young rider.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
“Let’s get a spot on the grandstand for the demolition derby. If we go now, we’ll get front row seats.”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
Langley is even converting fans who don’t usually listen to her genre—she recently became the first woman in history to land three country songs in the Hot 100’s top four spots.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
A tumultuous year marred by wildfires, tariffs, immigration raids, increasing rent and labor costs saw some of the city’s most famous restaurants closing, from Michelin-starred fine dining to cozy mom-and-pop spots.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
Today, Witkoff is Trump’s “Special Envoy for Peace Missions” in the world’s hottest hot spots.
From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026
Hot spots remain at a wildfire which has burned across 10 square kilometres of land in the Cairngorms over the last week, according to the fire service.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
“What in the—” He spots Cleo and Cocoa.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
A possibility made all the more plausible when Donald was spotted going through an on-field workout on July 10 at the Rams’ practice facility.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
The online outpouring of love for Jimothy has also since translated into the real world - with one local artist celebrating him with a mural in the neighbourhood of Ballard, where he was first spotted.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
The researchers found significant variability in the advice and spotted some potential demographic biases.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
So when state troopers spotted the suds, they charged Mr. Jouppi with a misdemeanor for knowingly transporting it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Looking up, I spotted what was supposed to be a fire escape partially detached from the wall and crumbling.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
"As experienced, well-educated clinicians they are spotting things and differentiating between indigestion and a heart attack."
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
Quent, who visited the restaurant three times during his holiday after spotting it on Instagram, said the vintage soup is vastly superior to anything back home.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
But spotting it takes looking in the right place.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
"I am good at spotting talent," he said.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
My dad, however, was a deadeye when it came to spotting the outlaw class.
From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos
