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The effective blockage of the lane has disrupted supplies of other key commodities too, like fertilizers, and has been a major sticking point in resolution efforts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine have identified a gene that appears to play a major role in how pancreatic cancer spreads.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

The previous movie “Spider-Man: No Way Home” was a major win for Sony as it generated $1.9B globally.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Eastern time, with reports about a likely deal helping to push contracts tied to major indexes higher.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

When a typhoon caused major flooding in the area in October 2019, hundreds of bags were swept into a river.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland