Louisville
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The Kentucky Derby, a famous horse race, is held there every spring.
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Yum Brands, based in Louisville, Ky., announced Tuesday that it sold the struggling pizza chain in two separate sales totaling $2.7 billion.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026
Gas prices are part of the reason John Raisor, who lives in Madison, Ind., a small town about an hour outside Louisville, Ky., stopped using dating apps.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
Gallrein is close to Louisville in a county that features multiple distilleries and a history of Confederate guerrilla violence during the Civil War.
From Slate • May 19, 2026
"He's one of the most consistent congressmen," said Rex Morgan, who attended a Massie meet-and-greet at a coffee shop in Shelbyville, near Louisville.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Followed by a different thunk: that of the Louisville Slugger hitting the ground.
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
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