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The wishes are left dangling amid the tree leaves, like budding fruit.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Roberta Metsola, president of the European Parliament, said the EU learned to be “the boring partner” with the U.S. amid new trade duties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The latter could provide a much-needed publicity makeover amid people’s general skepticism External link of the technology.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Tech shares in Asia tanked earlier this week following a similar sell-off in the US on Friday amid growing concerns about stretched valuations.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

His lungs were screaming when he saw it: amid the mud and reeds, a sudden flash of green; a small scrap of phosphorescence.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell