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The 2026 edition takes place across the US, Canada and Mexico - marking the first time that the world's top football competition has been co-hosted by three nations.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

A new type of universal coronavirus vaccine has passed its first human clinical trial, marking an important step toward broader protection against future virus outbreaks.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

The stock closed down for the eighth session in a row on Wednesday, marking its longest losing streak since November 2022.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

The data agency said public-sector spending, which incorporates all levels of government, fell in the first quarter, marking the second drop in three quarters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

She had had a taste of it lately, having been entrusted with taking a pulse and temperature under supervision and marking the readings on a chart.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan