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The last time Tamar June tried to get in early on an IPO was Yahoo, in 1996.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

There was one heavily affected community that revolted whenever the group tried to enter.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Huang’s campaign tried and ultimately failed to receive matching funds from the city, whereas Raman’s campaign unlocked the maximum allowed, $1.25 million.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Seven Georgian nationals will be tried in Paris starting Tuesday for the theft of rare editions of Russian literary classics from prestigious French libraries, including works by Alexander Pushkin.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

You could take pictures of Legendary events and keep them, but if you tried posting them online, something always went wrong and sometimes you lost your pics entirely.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith