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Under EU rules, the public deficit -- when government revenue is not enough to cover spending -- must not be above three percent of gross domestic product.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

They noted the economy was growing at a pace considered by most economists to be well above its natural speed limit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Some bad news for Harry Kane - history suggests it is unlikely the 2026 Golden Boot will be won by somebody aged 30 or above.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Palo Alto Networks reported 85 cents in adjusted earnings per share in the latest quarter, above the 79 cents analysts were expecting.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Did they actually look like doors, or were they merely great balls of light floating above the forest floor?

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman