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The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has reduced the availability of chemicals needed to make fertilizers, but the impact of higher costs for farmers on food prices will depend on stocks and planting cycles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The researchers emphasize that larger Phase III clinical trials will be needed to confirm the findings and better understand the potential role of both interventions.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

County since 2012, when a transportation measure fell just short of a needed two-thirds majority with 66.1% support.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

In Qatar, fans needed a Hayya card - serving a dual purpose as a pre-screened travel entry document and an entry pass to games.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

I saw to it that she had all she needed, hay and water both, and left her to it.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo