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Commercial coverage of these drugs for obesity, a major engine of their growth, has begun to retreat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

The US has begun formal talks with Mexico and remains in contact with Canadian officials, suggesting negotiations are proceeding without the expected political drama.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

The federal government and states have begun investigating pricing strategies that companies report have led to higher profits.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

On Tuesday, Tesla said it had begun its first engineering tests for the Cybercab robotaxi vehicle.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

Scientists at the CVO today continue the work begun by the scientists working around Mount St. Helens during the 1980 eruption.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone