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The longer gas prices remain elevated, the more likely they are to drive a sustained boom in bus travel.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026
As she no longer has the email exchange, it has not been possible to verify what was said.
From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026
Scientists have shown that recurring heatwaves are a clear marker of global warming, primarily caused by burning coal, oil and gas -- and warn they are set to become more frequent, longer and more intense.
From Barron's • Jun. 21, 2026
Additional analysis narrowed the search even further, revealing 12 rare protein-altering genetic variants that may contribute to longer and healthier lives.
From Science Daily • Jun. 21, 2026
The trouble was that the longer we stayed and the more comfortable we became, the more we did not want to leave.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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