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California, home to the world’s largest tech companies, is placing more guardrails around social media and artificial intelligence as child safety concerns escalate.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026

“When the cicada surges escalate to a point where it starts to significantly disrupt home life across a neighborhood, we had to act decisively,” said Choo, who represents the hardest-hit area in Singapore’s parliament.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026

Seoul's presidential office said on Tuesday the drills did not reflect "any intention to attack North Korea or escalate tensions on the Korean peninsula".

From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026

"However, this case underscores the importance of vigilance, strong partnerships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, and the proactive steps taken to identify and investigate suspicious activity before it can escalate."

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

“And you were trying to hurt their feelings. That’s the problem with stuff like this—everyone keeps trying to top one another, and then things escalate out of control.”

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio

Attempts at diplomacy have floundered as fighting escalates on several fronts across Africa's third-largest country.

From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026

Meta settles teen safety suit, the U.S.-Canada trade war escalates, and Scott Bessent messes around in the markets again.

From Slate ● Aug. 29, 2026

PlayOn Sports will pay $810,000 in the first year that also escalates 3% each year of the contract.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

Will the U.S. military learn before the price escalates?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026

It becomes the subject of gossip and soon attracts the attention of the media, after which it escalates into a crisis of vast and humiliating proportions.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

"After that there was smoke and fire. As per the testimony of the survivor, it escalated quickly. After seconds, the fire started spreading," coast guard spokeswoman Noemie Cayabyab told reporters Thursday.

From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026

Tit-for-tat strikes between the two countries have escalated in the past week, more than six months after the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran on 28 February.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

The PCC says the "serious concerns raised have been immediately escalated to the Chief Superintendent of Birmingham Local Policing Area".

From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026

Canada on Tuesday announced tariffs on roughly $20 billion of U.S. goods, days after the U.S. escalated trade tension by enacting new levies on $20 billion of Canadian goods.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

Pro-French demonstrations were held near the president’s home and escalated in intensity.

From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy

Brent held above $100 a barrel after Wednesday’s sharp rally as traders assessed escalating attacks on Gulf shipping and renewed Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

Carney has said he has no interest in escalating the conflict, but insists he will not agree to anything that doesn't serve Canada's economic interests.

From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026

Brent held above $100 a barrel after Wednesday’s sharp rally, as traders assessed escalating attacks on Gulf shipping and renewed Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that he had spoken to US President Donald Trump "in recent days" and Ottawa remains ready to reach a "fair" trade deal with Washington, despite escalating economic tensions.

From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026

We and our pathogens are now locked in an escalating evolutionary contest, with the death of one contestant the price of defeat, and with natural selection playing the role of umpire.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond