weekend

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U.S. futures hung on to gains after rallying over the long weekend on hopes that a peace deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz was close.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

WASHINGTON—President Trump expanded the scope of his diplomatic ambition over the holiday weekend, seeking not only an end-of-war agreement with Iran but also a pact to normalize relations between Israel and the broader Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The safety of the firefighters on site prevented officials from offering more updates on the tank's internal temperature over the weekend, Covey said.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

"This is a shared responsibility," foreign minister Ronald Lamola said at the weekend on the sidelines of a meeting of the 16-nation Southern African Development Community.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

I couldn’t always say no—we had to take our turn to do weekend duties—and if I’m honest, the money helped.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo