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Universal’s own website earlier this summer posted June 26 as an opening date, and while that was once the targeted launch, the date was quickly removed from the site.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

On Thursday, officials in Iraq said drones had targeted a tanker and a containership at its southern ports, as well as Iraq’s northern Kurdish region.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

That proposal I mentioned earlier to increase the retirement age suggested it be targeted at the top 40% of earners, i.e., those most exposed to AI.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

Counter-terrorism police have said the former Conservative MP was killed in a "targeted attack".

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

Both jungles and rice fields suspected of being used by the Viet Cong were targeted.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge