north

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Fewer places in the north of England will see extreme temperatures compared to Monday.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

By the Way now has four retail stores in New York City and nearby suburbs, as well as the wholesale bakery in Pleasantville, about an hour’s drive north of Manhattan.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Fatima Mustafa, 39, fled the town of Bara, 38 miles north of Obeid, six months ago.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Daryl McPhee, a shark expert at Queensland's Bond University, said fatal shark attacks are rare in north Queensland.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

A hot, dry wind blew in from the north, scattering the dirt from the unpaved streets and the railyard, carrying the faint scent of smoke from a distant wildfire.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu