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Broadly similar to the iron-block boat anchors that powered ’60s-era Triumphs, MGs and other British legends, Mazda’s four-banger has an aluminum block; dual overhead cams with four valves per cylinder; and electronic fuel injection.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

People travelling on one of the UK's busiest rail lines face weeks of disruption as engineers replace overhead power lines that corrode quicker than any other part of the network.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

A relief valve was activated and an overhead sprinkler system was activated to cool down the chemical, said interim Orange County Fire Authority Chief TJ McGovern.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Three years after the electric wires were installed in 2019, electricity still wasn't powering trains in the tunnel because of issues with the overhead lines.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

While she marched along the bottom, the bright ball of light wiggled and wobbled through the wavy surface overhead and sank toward the western horizon.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown