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Farmer Issa al-Moussa walks among his damaged wheat crop in eastern Syria after the nearby Euphrates River flooded in recent days due to heavy rainfall and increased flows from Turkey.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

In remote jobs, young people’s unemployment rate increased by almost 1 percentage point between 2017-19 and 2022-24, the research found.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

It increased the kidneys' filtration capacity, improved blood flow, and helped the body remove pro-inflammatory cytokines in urine.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

Primm, an alternative to Vegas for Southern Californians that cut 45 minutes off the drive, suffered a decline in tourism after the COVID-19 pandemic and saw increased competition from tribal casinos in California.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Often the president ran a fever, and the room's high temperature increased his suffering.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow