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A couple of weeks after this earlier peak, the S&P 500 reached its peak.

From MarketWatch • May 17, 2026

More than 900 people signed up for virtual public meetings about the project conducted by the utility earlier this month.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

But only 19% said the Fed should scrap the dot plot, according to the survey, released earlier this month.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Spirit Airlines’ demise earlier this month threatened to turn Atlantic City International Airport into a virtual ghost town.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

“I mean, are you going to jail? Are you coming home? How are you…” I repeat Mom’s earlier words with air-quotes. “…sorting things out?”

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller