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The announcement, made during the Computex conference in Taipei, underscores how so-called AI agents are upending nearly every part of the tech industry only a few months after they became widespread.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

"Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu," Disney's latest entry in the blockbuster sci-fi franchise, plummeted nearly 70 percent in its second weekend in theaters, taking in $25 million and finishing in third place.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Today, the province accounts for nearly 30% of China's national coal output.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

In nearly every statewide election since 2008, the majority of votes have not been cast at a traditional polling place.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

She had been in the nursing home for nearly a month, so we had gotten to know one another’s little ways quite well already.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo