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"As Unifil's mandate is about to expire, the Security Council must make a responsible decision to ensure the continued UN presence in Lebanon, and to prevent a security vacuum," said Fu Cong, China's UN envoy.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Barely a decade after being crowned soccer world champions, England was about to miss out on qualifying for its second straight World Cup finals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

If tech companies’ optimistic plans are to be believed, a swarm of American-built robots is about to hit the market.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

“The market is increasingly behaving as though the U.S.-Iran war is ending and the oil market is about to return to normal,” Stephen Innes, managing partner at SPI Asset Management, wrote in a weekend note.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

Theo is still in the guest parlor, about to be discovered.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse