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She may have as much money as you do now when she hits her 60s and decides to finally retire.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

"The logistics crisis does not distinguish between military and civilian needs, it hits everything at once."

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The award for Best Musical went to "Schmigadoon!," a humorous tribute to Broadway's greatest hits and an adaptation of the series of the same name.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Domestic production of cellphones hits half a million devices a year, according to Russian tour agency Vostok Intur.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

It rained that afternoon and all evening, the kind of rain that stings when it hits your skin.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan