modern
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Some of the worst droughts in Australia's modern history have been linked to El Nino years, but scientists caution that even strong events do not always bring below-average rainfall.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
A new vanguard—led by the beer-swilling redneck Stone Cold Steve Austin—would bring the art form into the modern age by embracing bad taste.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
“Superman” star Nicholas Hoult has finally offloaded his longtime Los Angeles abode after the midcentury modern dwelling spent more than a year on the market.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
VPNs that utilize modern protocols, such as WireGuard or Lightway, offer faster and more stable performance.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
I reach my row, where a guy—whose hair is longer, prettier, and darker than mine—is folded into the window seat, reading a tattered paperback about modern Indigenous music.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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President Obama's second inaugural address
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