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The yen strengthened slightly, having come within a whisker of 160 to the dollar, amid speculation Japanese authorities could step in to support their currency following last month's intervention.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

In Florida, the issue has intensified amid an influx of wealthy people who have pushed up home prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Mullin faced the Senate Appropriations Committee amid scrutiny over the agency’s budget and immigration enforcement ahead of the World Cup.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

GameStop has struggled amid the rise of online gaming.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

I don’t know how Dad has trained himself to concentrate only on one bird call amid all the outside noise.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari