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In 2014, shares of Alibaba, the largest IPO in the U.S. until SpaceX, started trading a little before noon ET.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Earlier in the day, the sun beat down on the crowds as Sonny Fodera really got the party started on the main stage.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

There are two options with what will happen to the tank, Covey said, which started experiencing a rise in temperatures Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

In the 15th century, the Danish monarchy started collecting “sound dues” on ships crossing the Baltic Sea passing through Øresund, a narrow strait between the port towns of Helsingor and Helsingborg.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Across the clearing, Fin-Kedinn and the old woman called Saeunn rose to their feet and started towards him.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver