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Even with a rebound in the last two weeks because of the Treasury’s expanded bond buyback program, it is still roughly 37% below its record of more than $126,000 in October 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 5, 2026

And this week Ryanair said it would reduce its winter schedule because of higher fuel prices and warned European short-haul fares would "increase materially" if jet fuel prices continue to rise until next summer.

From BBC Sep. 5, 2026

In May, the then Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said a planned 5p increase in fuel duty due in September would be postponed until the end of December because of the conflict.

From BBC Sep. 4, 2026

In its statement, the university did not mention Mayich by name because of “privacy interests” but talked about an ASU hockey player “who collapsed during an outdoor workout on Aug. 20” and “remains hospitalized.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

Window shades are down because of the heat.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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