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Economist Torsten Sløk argues lower oil prices could fuel inflation by increasing demand in an already overheating economy.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

In the view of lower courts, the bar on judicial review doesn’t apply to “procedural errors” underlying the terminations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

Recall that the Haitian plaintiffs successfully convinced the lower court that the TPS revocation was based on unconstitutional racial bias.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

The S&P 500 finished only marginally lower at 7,357.49, while the Nasdaq fell by 0.5% to 25,358.60.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

The longma dropped lower, hovering over the ocean, beating its wings in long, slow beats.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell