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LA28, the organizing committee behind L.A.’s first Olympics in 40 years, expects to generate $2.5 billion in ticketing and hospitality to support what has been advertised as a privately funded Games.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

All of its software is open-source, allowing third parties to inspect its code and verify that it performs as advertised.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

The school advertised twice and received no applicants.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

After Hidden Valley Ranch advertised the eight-week-long role, it fielded more than 6,000 applicants—70 times as many as a typical job listing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

“Because it seems we’re going to a carnival,” said Hugh, looking up at a poster on the wall that advertised one.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs