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[mey-jer] / ˈmeɪ dʒər /




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Yaroslav Trofimov is the chief foreign-affairs correspondent of The Wall Street Journal, providing reported analysis of major issues and developments around the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Ma Ning, 46, has sparked viral memes and attracted sponsorships from major Chinese brands, including tech company Lenovo and electronics giant Hisense.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The modeling indicates that almost all of the TFA detected there originates from CFC replacement chemicals, despite the region being far removed from major sources of emissions.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Failure of one, or all three, however, could trigger a major pullback for stocks over the back half of the year.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

It was a major violation of the rules of tradecraft for Sokolov to risk being seen at Cohen’s home.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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