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Part of that is down to financial imperatives, as a big fall in oil prices before the current war in the Middle East meant that even Saudi Arabia's extraordinary wealth took a hit.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Homicides in Los Angeles are down to levels not seen since the 1960s.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

The rising costs of energy have trickled down to nearly every part of the economy, from gas prices to shipping costs, and rising inflation fears have pushed long-term U.S. bonds yields to multi-decade highs.

From MarketWatch • May 24, 2026

Tan said Rolls-Royce could customize virtually every feature of the car, down to the color of the umbrella tucked into the rear door.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

After Celia had thrown the whole mess out in the yard, pot, water, and praties, we’d gone down to Cunningham’s stream.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff