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A very strong El Niño typically lifts global air temperatures by around 0.2C, releasing heat stored in the ocean into the atmosphere.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

His threat came after Iran warned the shaky ceasefire in their three-month war was "practically meaningless" following the latest strikes by the United States, which saw Tehran respond with attacks around the region.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Whey-protein isolate was reportedly going for around $14 a pound, the agency said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The ECB’s latest projections show inflation at around 3% this year and returning to its 2% target in 2028.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

And while the other kids behind him run around to the backyard, the kid in the hat comes toward us.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold