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Only when people have access to food, housing and affordable medical care can they focus on their long- term health.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

It’s more than investors can earn in money-market funds—the Vanguard Federal Money Market fund yields about 3.6%—or long- and short-term Treasuries, and only slightly less than the 5.9% available on high-grade bonds.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Lacking a significant air force, Iran heavily relies on its long- and short-range missiles, and drone firing capabilities to strike its adversaries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

The long- delayed MV Glen Rosa is expected to be ready by the end of June next year, and is earmarked to join its sister ship MV Glen Sannox on the Arran route.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2025

Morrie wore a long- sleeved blue shirt—he was almost always chilly, even when it was ninety degrees outside—but Koppel removed his jacket and did the interview in shirt and tie.

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom