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The number of accounts affected by the incident represents more than half of South Korea's population of around 50 million people.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Because of the home’s hillside perch, the garden feels very much like a private, secret space, one that is surrounded by lush foliage that creates a natural wall around the outdoor area.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

“What is clearer is that the probability of a near-term deal has narrowed from our prior assessment of around 40% a few weeks ago,” says Jorge Leon from Rystad Energy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Human metabolomic data showed the most pronounced relative decline in phosphatidylcholine levels among women around the time of menopause.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

Finally he winds a roller bandage around his forehead to hold all the bandages securely.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman