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Still, this was partly flattered by a front-loading of activity in March as businesses sought to get ahead of higher energy costs and supply-chain disruptions caused by conflict in the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The assignment caused internal tension as Stahl was pursuing a sit-down with the leader.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Gruffydd Williams said: "The council should apologise profusely... for the losses they have caused by presenting defective papers to the cabinet."

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The insider selling occurred alongside an explosion of interest in the technology, sparked by the announcement of a $2 billion federal funding package on May 21 that caused quantum stocks to rally.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

This caused hot ash to roll down the mountain, covering an even greater expanse of land than the first blast.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone