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After being charged, Flowers was released on bail under strict conditions.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Only seven states actually seceded under Buchanan; Lewis and Clark had nothing to do with the Oregon Trail, which is where they say they’re going.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

“Emergency personnel responded to the incident, which remains under investigation. No additional information is available at this time,” the spokesperson wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

"Defendants were offered the opportunity to end this litigation by filing written declarations under the penalty of perjury... that the Fund will not proceed in any manner or under any other name," the judge said.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

Somehow, it’s embedded under my nails, in the crease of my elbow, in the space between my lashes, and in my teeth.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold