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The Gameway across from Gate A5 at Chicago’s Midway Airport opened earlier this year and wasn’t busy during my recent visit on a Wednesday afternoon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

During what she calls her favorite afternoon on any set, the four of them were waiting to go on, when someone suggested they name the ways they’ve died on screen.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Shares of Micron were down more than 5% in Tuesday afternoon action along with other chip stocks.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Trump told the BBC on Monday afternoon that Israeli planes were "already on their way" when he spoke with Netanyahu.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

It had started in English class, midway through the afternoon, her last class of the day.

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