crisis

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One factor helping Americans weather the energy crisis: a glut of natural gas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Two women who have helped to feed "tens of thousands" of children said they are proud of how they are helping families deal with the cost of living crisis.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Bonds sold off sharply when the crisis began, on fears that it would — as the Dallas Fed warns — cause a sharp rise in inflation.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Cipriani claimed that he provided Shell with “sophisticated, high-value crisis communications services,” according to his suit.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

“This was not only the most dangerous moment of the Cold War,” concluded Arthur Schlesinger, a Kennedy aide during the crisis.

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