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It has sparked condemnation from small business groups and investors who accuse Canberra of penalising wealth creators.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The room has been customized with adorable built-ins that the couple use to store their crockery and glassware—as well as a small dining table for casual meals.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

In practical terms, this can intensify the electric field inside the material and slow light down, squeezing electromagnetic energy into a very small volume and boosting light-matter interactions.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

However, the fire service issued warnings to fans after a stray flare caused a small fire at a hotel and about 75 people were rescued "from incidents at height".

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Clare had always felt small in these moments, gazing into the vast and infinite beyond.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman