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In an interview with NBC on Sunday, hours before the flare-up, he reiterated his view that a deal with Iran was "very close".
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 81 points—about 0.2%—to close at 50,786.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is expected to go public on Friday with a close to $2 trillion valuation.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
It could get close to 100 degrees in the deserts.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
I close my mouth, unwilling to admit that what she’s saying might be my real truth, because admitting it will make it harder for me to protect myself with the lies I’m so comfortable with.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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