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They also want to increase fines for fly-tippers, with the minimum sanction raised to £2,500.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

About a year ago, the startup raised $100 million in a round that was led by Magnetar and AMD and valued the company at around $400 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The company also raised its quarterly dividend by 14% to 65 cents a share, payable on Aug. 14 to shareholders of record on Aug. 1.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Furthermore, the health concerns raised by the presence of additives and contaminants in some commercial tea beverages are addressed.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

He always slept with one eye open, so in a moment he raised up and rubbed his cold nose against mine to beg my pardon for his absence.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell