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Oil prices pared gains after Iran said it ended military operations against Israel, easing fears that the latest exchange of fire could derail regional efforts to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The escalation could further complicate ongoing negotiations to end the war and reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 7, 2026

Still, oil prices held their recent losses amid lingering optimism a deal will be struck and the Strait of Hormuz -- through which a fifth of global oil usually passes -- will reopen.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

With a settlement in place, Williams seemed to lose control over the legal dispute—until this week, when she used the clever procedural maneuver to reopen the case.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

I take a slow sip of lukewarm coffee, reopen the book, and read the words scribbled in red ink near the top: Everyone needs an olly-olly-oxen-free.

From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher