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A rare decade-long interlude starting in 2011 saw the top brass loosen their grip and Suu Kyi's civilian government tentatively take the reins in a burst of optimism and reform.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

The level of pessimism has reached a point where tech’s trailing PEG is implying “future earnings will be much weaker and is as low as the trough after the tech bubble burst in 2003-05.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

The trigger for Pyongyang’s burst of good vibes started with its anger.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Water supply issues in an area of Kent have been resolved after properties were left without water for three days following a burst pipe at a treatment works.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Katherine looked so excited she might burst, like a Miss America contestant waiting to hear her own name called.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix