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Beijing introduced new rules this month cracking down on overseas investments, citing national security concerns and cranking up curbs on buying US shares that were imposed on Chinese investors in May.

From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026

ING expects the Norges Bank to raise rates by 25 basis points in August, citing elevated underlying inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026

In January 1998, Hord resigned from the company, citing “a highly personal decision to seek new professional goals elsewhere.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

Steve Hubbard, known as “NamaSteve,” recently filed a third lawsuit alleging the city has violated his rights by citing him for teaching free public yoga classes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

A short obituary runs in the town paper, citing the names of Ashima and Gogol and Sonia, mentioning that the children had been educated at the local schools.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri