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Efficient freight rail acts as a foundational shock absorber for national supply chains and a shield protecting the global competitiveness of our exporters.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Current and former Lebanese military officials acknowledge that the army acts as a unifying institution rather than a formidable fighting force.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

All that music to bring to life meant that Grande moved quickly through the two dozen songs she divided into five or six acts.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Primavera Sound festivalgoers say poor communication has put a "dampener" on the event after numerous headline acts were cancelled last minute as severe weather hit Barcelona.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

“Anyone could be an enemy agent. Scouting the roads. Planning acts of sabotage. Did you hear that German troops parachuted into Holland disguised as nuns?”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin