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Iran’s missile attack on Israel appeared calibrated to avoid a wider escalation in the conflict, said Raz Zimmt, director of the Iran research program at Israel’s Institute for National Security Studies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

VPNs create a secure, encrypted tunnel between your laptop or mobile device and the wider internet.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

It began as a crack between two previous repairs, gradually getting deeper and wider as more of the road's surface collapsed and broke away.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

It accelerated the opening of the wider exhibition in order to bring it to Angelenos at a time when, the museum felt, people especially needed it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Jason sat on the other side of the large conjure paper, his eyes growing wider and wider as Ella got to work.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton