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Formative albums like “This Is A Long Drive...” and 1997’s “The Lonesome Crowded West” explored themes of endless travel and isolation amid American rural landscapes, as well as corporate greed and consumerism.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The U.S. nuclear power industry is experiencing renewed interest amid rising electricity demand, climate concerns and tech-sector needs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

These launches come amid intense financial excitement around AI.

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

The words, the reminders of persistence, kept them moving on amid so much death and destruction.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone