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“The fundamentals underpinning our markets remain strong, even if recent macroeconomic and geopolitical developments have increased uncertainty,” Chief Executive Olivier Blum said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Fossil hunter Daniel Hogburn said he had seen hundreds of vials on the beaches, adding, "Imagine if a child was to pick one up and, dare I say, drink it. It's disgusting."

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

That said, the international community is likely to tolerate Japan conducting yen-buying operations if currency moves are excessive and disorderly, and not reflective of economic fundamentals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

One key question is whether a major rupture could travel across these breaks or if the fractures might change how seismic energy spreads.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026

I throw my palms out to catch myself if I fall.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith