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Workers are seeking to raise wages to $30.50 per hour from $22, after a 50% pay cut in 2008 to keep the plant running.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

A giant vanilla cake with chocolate ganache was cut in dramatic fashion for the gala’s finale while guests mingled around the space hunting down a slice.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Rachel Reeves announced a cut in VAT at some attractions, also including zoos and museums, over the summer, and a free bus scheme for under-16s in England in August.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

“This was the largest cut in production from the April to May report in history.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

There were many recesses cut in the rock of the walls, and in them were large iron-bound chests of wood.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien