drought
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Still, the resurgence of the parasite, which was eradicated in the U.S. in the 1960s, comes at a time when the cattle industry is already facing drought, tariff battles and other challenges.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
The buzz: With a goal and an assist in the Americans’ penultimate warm-up with Senegal, Christian Pulisic broke out of a career-long scoring drought and proved himself ready for the World Cup.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The combination of storm events and widespread drought led to food shortages across the world.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The fear of missing the end of a half-century title drought is even worse.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
“When the drought ends and the rains return,” Nali said, “I want to have vegetables again.”
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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