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Given recent messaging from BOJ officials—including Gov. Kazuo Ueda—markets widely expect the central bank to raise interest rates to a 31-year high to counter the price shock stemming from the Middle East conflict.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Her subject is sand, and she poses a simple question: Is the sand pouring through the hourglass sitting on the counter before her a liquid or a solid?
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
Afghan officials have repeatedly denied the accusations from Islamabad, and counter that Pakistan harbours hostile groups and does not respect its sovereignty.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Over the counter flea treatments which are used by pet owners in the UK should be banned, a panel of vets has told a parliamentary inquiry.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The dog stops beside it at the order counter, where an older woman in a green apron tosses a gristly piece of meat into his mouth.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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