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Home prices continued to tick higher on a national basis last month, because the inventory of homes for sale remains below prepandemic levels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Officials are watching closely to see if higher energy prices push up the cost of goods in particular — food, clothes, consumer electronics, appliances and so forth.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

She said there was a "higher risk of depression, anxiety, poor sleep and poor health in adolescence that arises from smartphone use".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

A stronger-than-expected jobs report last week also boosted expectations that the Federal Reserve might raise short-term interest rates, which would likely translate into higher mortgage rates and could slow any housing market momentum.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

He could count higher and recognize more words than any other kid at nursery school.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry