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At least four people were taken into custody Wednesday night.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

For her scene, Bhatti has taken inspiration from a scene in classic Bollywood film Pakeezah, in which a courtesan dances on broken glass.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“He put Exxon out there in a way that created reputational problems it’s taken a long time to recover from.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“He immediately understood the magnitude of the World Cup and instructed his administration to help. We’re talking about the most powerful country in the world, and there are things that must be taken into account.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

So when the cab pulls into a fancy circular driveway, I’m taken aback.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold