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Oil prices -- which tumbled last week after the United States and Iran agreed to a ceasefire -- jumped around eight percent Monday, with both contracts topping $100 a barrel.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

However, the survey also shows that 68 percent of Hispanic voters and 58 percent of Black voters believe the city is "on the wrong track."

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Data Friday highlighted the impact of the conflict on prices, with the US consumer price index spiking at 3.3 percent in March, its highest since May last year.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Fifty-four percent of sit-down restaurants surveyed by the National Restaurant Association said they had fewer-than-average applicants for kitchen-support positions last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Then I did the speedy keep-your-feet-low-to-the-ground-so-you-don’t-bounce-too-much shuffle down to the lav, took care of my business, opened the stall door feeling one hundred percent better, and shot straight up in the air.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan