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Since then, oil has seen sharp swings - peaking above $120 at one point, but also falling below $100 on other occasions as speculation has swirled over when the Strait of Hormuz will reopen.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Upstream production is expected between 1.62 million to 1.82 million barrels of oil equivalent a day, from 1.84 million barrels of oil equivalent a day over the first quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Himatraj and Rajvir were concerned about the prospect of having no immediate legal rights over the baby.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

"Designing and building these thrusters over the last couple of years has been a long lead-up to this first test," said James Polk, senior research scientist at JPL.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

A few minutes later, SJ brought over two plates, one in each hand, and set them down in front of them.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith