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Jonathan Pearce: I fancy Algeria could repeat the thrills Morrocco gave us four years ago so I've picked a trio of their players to look out for.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Railroads were essential to the development of American industry — allowing the U.S. to surpass Europe about 130 years ago — by providing business access to markets and supplies.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Since its creation more than a century ago, the Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting has been in the lamppost business and little else.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

European Union ministers are debating whether to boost oil and gas production in the region, which would have been unthinkable a few years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Then he took off his hat, and in the October twilight, I recognized the young German watchmaker whom Father had discharged four years ago.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom