interests

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St. George, Utah, in the Mojave Desert has piqued travelers’ interests as Expedia recorded a 125% uptick in searches for the destination compared with last year.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Canada agreed last decade to pick up the construction bill for the bridge, as policymakers viewed the new corridor as vital for its economic interests, given the integration between the U.S. and Canadian economies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

There’s a chance both teams will decide it serves their interests to play a listless draw and share the orange slices.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

The rules have been strengthened many times after scandals including "Qatargate", in which a number of EU lawmakers were accused in 2022 of being paid to promote the interests of Qatar and Morocco.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

He’s my guidance counselor, and I don’t really like him, even though he smiles a lot, has a soft voice, and is always talking about looking out for my best interests.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick