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The hot streak began after IBM announced the creation of a stand-alone quantum foundry called Anderon, backed by a $1 billion investment from the Commerce Department.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

The semiconductor manufacturer also is moving into the quantum space, unveiling Thursday a business called Quantum Technology Solutions backed by a prospective $375 million award from the U.S. government.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Hundreds of workers at Scotland's two busiest airports have backed taking strike action over the summer in a row over pay.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Advance Auto Parts also backed its outlook for the full year, guiding for same-store sales growth of 1% to 2% and annual sales of about $8.49 billion to $8.58 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

I backed away from Anna at the table.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff