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For example, trick roping performed by horse riders that don’t actually lasso animals or choreographed riding to music are not included in the ban.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The only problem with that is that while Cornell, Thayil and Yamamoto all individually took turns playing in the Shemps to make money, that version of the band never performed in public.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Rivian’s shares have performed well into the R2 launch, up 20% over the past month, heading into Tuesday trading.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Country music superstar Carrie Underwood sang at the ceremony after rapper Snoop Dogg performed at a ball days before it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

After fourteen dogs had died, Drs. Macklin and McIlroy performed autopsies and discovered that many of the dogs had worms; the ship’s stores did not include the proper medication.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong