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The biotech says its cystic fibrosis drug candidate missed the mark in a Phase 2a trial, though the news could be a boon to shares of Vertex Pharmaceuticals.

From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026

Wilson surpassed Mike Bordick’s 2002 mark with the Baltimore Orioles for consecutive games played at shortstop without an error.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

One of the messages had said "we have suspended our normal programmes until further notice as a mark of respect following the passing of His Majesty King Charles III".

From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026

Last year, the metro population crossed the one-million mark.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026

Mama’s warm fingers found their way to the tiny mark on Ella’s neck.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

Mottisfont, near Romsey, has also experienced similar marks this summer - uncovering the remains of 13th and 16th century wall foundations.

From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026

As Japan marks the anniversary of the 1945 atomic bombs, its leaders are pushing for a renewed debate on nuclear weapons in a challenge to the nation's long-time pacifist stance.

From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026

As the south of England continues to enjoy an unusually warm and dry summer, parch marks on lawns across the region have revealed the hidden histories of their location.

From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026

Independent experts in computational biology and biosecurity said the research marks a major achievement in the field.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

Thanks to his fascination with plastic, something I discovered when the shower curtain was riddled with tiny bite marks, my bedroom now had the honor of housing his litter box.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas

Besides wine, the course is marked with tables of cheese, croissants, oysters, steak and ice cream.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026

This year marked the first time Belfast had hosted the event and it is thought this could end up being the biggest Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann ever.

From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026

The war has already been marked by surprises.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026

The resignation of the education minister on July 25 marked a rare climbdown for a prime minister who has spent more than a decade cultivating an image of unwavering resolve.

From Barron's ● Aug. 8, 2026

Despite their inability to add water to the pools, the helicopter flights marked a change in fortune for the workers at the plant.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland

In a speech in December marking a year since the fall of Assad, al-Sharaa emphasised the importance of all Syrians unifying efforts to "to build a strong Syria".

From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026

That year he spoke to the BBC about young people playing music aloud from their phones in public, in what he described as a "fascinating human phenomenon of marking social territory".

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

The S&P 500 added 1.8%, while the Nasdaq composite surged 2.6%, bringing its four-session gain to 8.8% and marking its best such run since April 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

Adjusted free cash flow for the quarter was $1.22 billion, marking the first time Palantir has crossed the $1 billion mark.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026

Finally, while they watched, the judge with the marking pen wrote on one of the blue ribbons and attached it to the worm box.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry