themes

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Hydee Feldstein Soto’s near-certain defeat on Tuesday may have little in common with Erwin P. Werner’s primary loss 93 years ago, but themes of Depression-era Los Angeles echo through the contest.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

While Disclosure Day centres on the possibility of extraterrestrial life, many of its themes focus on trust, secrecy and how societies respond when long-held assumptions are challenged.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

But Barker only glances at a few relevant themes before turning his gaze just when things are getting interesting.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

Space, missiles, and drones: That list checks off a lot of themes for investors these days.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The paintings too—mostly oils in deep blues and greens—had sea themes.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro