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But stock valuations for AI-linked companies look stretched by historical standards, said Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem, built on optimistic expectations of the huge future profits AI companies will earn.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

The detainees requested a review of commissary pricing by facility leaders, a comparison of prices with prison industry standards, an immediate reduction in prices of essential items and the implementation of reasonable price caps.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

“Evolving standards of decency,” Kennedy continued, “must embrace and express respect for the dignity of the person, and the punishment of criminals must conform to that rule.”

From Slate • Jul. 1, 2026

He adds that the funding gap created by the DIP fits in the more "modest" category by historic standards of spending decisions taken between Budgets.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

Although far from decent living conditions by today’s standards, these cabins were actually better than typical slave dwellings of the period.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis