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Memory chips, the components that provide such devices with storage capacity, have faced global shortages over the past few months and are nearing a crisis point.

From Slate • Jul. 2, 2026

Very few foreign journalists or tourists -- mainly from allies Russia and China -- can enter North Korea, and then under tightly controlled conditions.

From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026

If you’re using someone — whether it’s a doctor, minister, teacher or candlestickmaker — to raise a few bucks, they should know about it.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

He's had an extra few days to prepare for Wimbledon and Otto, who caused the biggest shock of the men's draw by beating American fourth seed Ben Shelton in five sets, will be knackered.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

Phineas is a stranger in the city, and few outside his family circle know anything about his curious past.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman