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Media Headlines – June 4, 2440 Late Edition

Across 40 media outlets and platforms, June 4 coverage captured the Freehold’s transformation from sovereign anomaly to global case study. From neural interfaces to zebra pastrami, headlines emphasized integration, dignity, and governance through contract, cuisine, and culture. This was the day Missouri became more than a refuge—it became a reference point.

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Imperial Raccoons

As Matt Marmaduke discusses land, legacy, and the politics of hosting a displaced alien fleet, a child’s quiet interruption reveals the deeper engine of Freehold’s success: earned trust and presence in the small moments.

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The Spies Arrive

Matt Marmaduke greets Amazon’s incoming team with blunt clarity, assigning roles, acknowledging hidden agendas, and reminding every newcomer that the Freehold protects both V’ren and human lives. In one meeting, alliances are formed, boundaries are set, and the work of integration begins.

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Mayo, Memory, and the Fire Watch

A sandwich, a team photo, and a hint of lemongrass mayo pull Matt and Angelina into a quiet conversation about memory, loss, and why the fire tower still matters. It’s about grief that lingers, food that remembers, and the dry Missouri practicality that keeps everything stitched together.

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