missing

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The bodies of two Chinese backpackers who went missing in floodwaters in Queensland have been recovered, Australian police have said.

From BBC

"Three crew members are reported missing and believed to be trapped in the engine room," it said, adding that authorities were working to rescue them.

From Barron's

Attempting to time market movements is difficult and detrimental; missing the best 10 days of a rally can reduce returns by a quarter.

From Barron's

A psychologist from Brazil who has been missing in Essex may have taken a boat from a boatyard, police investigating her disappearance have said.

From BBC

"The technology to prevent this harm exists. What's missing is the will to put consumer safety and national security before speed-to-market and profits."

From Barron's