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Four years earlier, another stowaway fell from a Heathrow-bound plane on to a nearby gasworks.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

The U.S. and Iran struck a preliminary deal earlier this week that broadly calls for a 60-day cease-fire and pushes some of the conflict’s thornier issues, such as Iran’s uranium stockpiles, to further discussions.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

In a report earlier this week, Morgan Stanley downgraded its rating of the stock and lowered its price target, citing caution over the company’s acquisition strategy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

In an earlier interview with Barron’s, Oklo CEO Jacob DeWitte styled fuel access as one of the “big unlocks” that “takes away one of the biggest challenges” pertaining to nuclear development.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

“Why did you ask me about James Wong earlier? Is he the proprietor of the laundry?”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu