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For decades, Europeans have been happy to surrender around half of their pay to the state.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
Guns are widespread in the United States, with a Pew Research poll conducted in 2024 showing around a third of the population owns at least one.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
Despite U.S. oil prices moving below $100 a barrel on Monday, Jacquez said he still views prices around $100 per barrel as the “new normal” — and that has had an impact on consumers.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026
Since April 2024, UK law has required manufacturers of certain consumer smart devices to meet minimum cyber security standards, including requirements around passwords and security updates.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
The lion turned around in his cage, then stretched.
From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios
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