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“They were literally cutting in ‘Call of Duty’ and ‘Grand Theft Auto’ and others as well into these hype videos for the war, almost as if it was before a concert or a wrestling match.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Labour lost almost 1,500 seats on local governing councils, losing control of 38 councils.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Tesla shares gained almost 10% last week, fueled by autonomous driving expectations.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Last week, the U.S. exported over 1.8 million barrels per day of refined petroleum products known as distillates, which is almost entirely diesel, said Kloza.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

The rising sun was quickly burning off the fog, and if Clare squinted his one good eye, the mounds of trash almost looked like the rolling hills of a multicolored countryside.

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