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The last-minute deal, reached last week to avert a planned 18-day strike, comes amid a global artificial intelligence boom that has turbocharged Samsung's high-bandwidth memory chip business, crucial for AI data centres.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

The most actively traded Brent crude futures ticked up 3.6% to $99.58 a barrel, partially unwinding Monday’s drop, which came amid the prospect of a possible deal with Tehran.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

A large swath of the memory industry has secured long-term agreements amid shortages, and Arcuri expects to keep Micron’s earnings per share above $100 next year through 2029.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

The diplomatic hurdle comes amid mounting global panic over yet another Ebola outbreak - with DR Congo at the epicentre of several outbreaks since the deadly virus was discovered in the 1970s.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Audrey sat on her floor amid the crumpled pieces of her ruined banner.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence