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Many fans have latched on to the idea that Swift would appreciate the symbolism of marrying Kelce nearly three years to the day since she met her future husband.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
They named Dr. Seuss, Shel Silverstein and Lemony Snicket before moving on to a précis of Joy Williams’ flash fiction.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
That doesn’t necessarily mean Les Bleus will go on to win it for the third time in 28 years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
She is holding on to that hope for her 20-year-old brother and 91-year-old aunt who remain missing.
From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026
Whether Eleanor realized that or not, I wasn’t sure, but she moved on to another one.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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