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Lithium-ion batteries have become exceedingly common amid a proliferation of chargeable electronics, including smartphones, laptops, headphones, e-cigarettes, vacuums and e-bikes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Oil prices have surged amid the Iran conflict, with West Texas Intermediate crude trading at more than $112 a barrel on Monday afternoon.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

U.S. stocks rebounded Monday, with the Dow, Nasdaq and S&P 500 gaining, amid uncertainty over the Middle East war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

But crude benchmarks were struggling for direction on Monday, suggesting investors were shrugging off fears that the conflict in the Middle East could escalate amid reports of a potential peace plan.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

However, even amid the nearly constant biting and stinging insects, the men made headway with the portage, finishing it in two days.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple