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El Niño's intensity is measured by how far sea surface temperatures rise above average in a key zone of the Pacific.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The decision makes the ECB the first major central bank to tighten monetary policy in response to the jump in energy prices, which has driven inflation above 3% in the eurozone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

And above all else, he likes them gold.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

While all of the above looks heavy for the stock market, McElligott offered a little encouragement as well.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

I could not see Father’s face, only the erect carriage of his shoulders and the halo of white hair above them.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom