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Wages and salaries are increasing about 3% to 3.5% a year.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The increasing popularity of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket has compounded pressure on them to address suspicious activity, with lawmakers, regulators and prosecutors raising concerns about insider trading.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Apple’s decision validates Nvidia’s continued leading role in the AI chip sector amid increasing competition.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

With 30-odd years in television, Walker has benefited from, and anguished over, the many changes in the industry, including the increasing number of female producers and executives.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Glancing over my shoulder to make sure they’re not following me, I break into a run, dart left down an alleyway and around the corner, increasing the distance between me and him.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam