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But about 18 months ago, Zapier started requiring hiring managers to have at least one live conversation with a reference before making an offer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

A year ago, the weekly index—it measures nine things, from margin debt to trading volume to short interest—had a reading of 0.19.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

A year ago, Air India flight 171 crashed less than a minute after taking off from Ahmedabad airport in the western Indian state of Gujarat, en route for London.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Decades ago, he worked as a telecommunications engineer before becoming a sell-side analyst.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

‘Many winters ago, they banded together in secret. At first they called themselves the Healers. Deceived themselves into believing that they’ wished only to do good; to cure sickness, guard against demons.’

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver