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Euro-zone inflation climbed to 3.2% in May, driven higher by the Iran war.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The yearly U.S. rate of inflation climbed to 4.2% in May, from 3.8% in the prior month, reaching the highest level since May 2023 and making a Federal Reserve rate cut unlikely anytime soon.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

They climbed their way through the competition and reached the live final on 30 May before being crowned winners, as Clarkson looked emotional and applauded as they performed their original song.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The price of gasoline rose an ugly 7% and has climbed 40.5% over the last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Jonah realized that the bus had arrived and almost all the other kids had already climbed on.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix