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If you stare really hard—and maybe squint—at last week’s federal report on long-term K-12 education trends in the U.S., there is some good news.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

If he is having a tough time, Key, McCullum and the rest are right to be wary about speculating on when he might return.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

If she thinks she can sell two old coasters for $29, perhaps she knows something about the housewares resale market that you don’t.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

If we lived in a better world, nobody outside the fandom would care about this event.

From Slate • Jun. 16, 2026

If it weren’t for the fact that the water was near boiling, he would have thrown it across the small kitchen.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith