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King Vajiralongkorn, who is 73 years old, has not yet named an heir.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Aaron Mills from Kidderminster in Worcestershire was 18 years old when he died from meningitis in January 2026.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

It’s the return of an old threat for housing services companies whose investors have long feared that a large technology company entering the space will take away business and market share.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The Monday-night regulars at Sullivan County come mostly for “the hang,” Mr. Coyne writes, in contrast to the friendly but eccentric old gentleman who comes by himself most evenings to putt on distant greens.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The door opens, and the old man’s eyes are filled with hate.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold