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Jodie Muller, chief executive of the Western States Petroleum Assn., said the update provides some near-term relief for refineries, but leaves too much uncertainty after 2030 to drive continued investment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

The man who shot Ronald Reagan in 1981 wanted to impress the actress Jodie Foster.

From Slate • Apr. 26, 2026

Jodie was then bombarded with missed calls and messages from two numbers purporting to be Garfield's mother and father, but she was sure he was behind it all.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

But an hour later it was now Jodie in the back of a police car, tearfully facing a journey to custody, having been arrested over false allegations that she was the one harassing him.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

"I can see that Jodie Foster is holding in one hand a leash," Pascal said.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris