current events

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"My mother constantly sends me articles about Russia, about current events, about what is happening here, so that I stay informed," says Takemi.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

“They started development last fall, so you can’t totally blame current events like the Iran war or Venezuela,” Prétat said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

If the global COVID-19 pandemic didn’t wake you up to this, then maybe current events will.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

I am mostly interested in if/how current events, including the war in Iran and the protests against ICE, are mentioned in any way.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

Instead, he got an alarming lesson in current events.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin