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She did her own research, as we say on the internet — but for real.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

And with labor demand cooling and inflation appearing to drift back toward the Fed’s target but for tariff-driven increases, interest rates looked restrictive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

"This kind of activity enriches them a great deal, not only visually for the audience but for them as well," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

With time, it’s supposed to go away, but for me, it was growing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The stone floor was bare but for some straw gathered along the edges of the room.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack