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And finally, they examine why Spain’s unemployment rate has dropped significantly and what that tells us about the relationship between immigration and the labor market.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

The latest data show that sales of new homes remain about at levels seen four years ago, even as the median sales price of houses sold has dropped by roughly 8% over the same time.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

For anyone whose questions go beyond what commercial software is designed to answer, the threshold for “just build it” has dropped dramatically.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

While oil has dropped to under $100 a barrel, markets appeared skittish on Friday over the prospects for a deal, with mixed messages appearing to emerge out of the region.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The violent-crime rate among black youths, in fact, has dropped by 60 percent in the past two decades, and the homicide rate has dropped by 82 percent.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater