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These price gains come after President Trump canceled military strikes against Iran and said a peace deal with the Middle Eastern country could be signed in ‘coming days.’

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

U.S. government debt, a safe asset, is supposed to help investors hedge against declines in stocks, a riskier asset class.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

He played through it for a couple games in Arizona and the first game against the Angels on Friday, before he was scratched from the lineup the next day.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

British and Irish authorities have already ruled it out when they host Euro 2028, when Europe's top footballing nations compete against each other.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

I leaned back against the mural, becoming part of the scene, waiting for my secret fries with a smile on my face for no reason.

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