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We might have been able to move past the language barrier if Mr. Hernández and Ms. Aikens conveyed the powerful emotion of their words with the requisite ardency.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
“They’re just managing these AI tools, AI agents, and we’re expecting that they’ll be able to produce way more, but we’re not taking into account all of the work that actually goes into managing.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
Ministers say millions more five-to-16-year-olds will be able to travel by foot or bike using thousands of safer routes promised under its "record" £4.5bn investment strategy.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
There’s been talk but not enough action to be able to deal with the risks of this continuing for a longer period of time, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
“Cross-lots off the rez is called trespassing. Other people’s property requires provable permission and you better be able to present that proof at a moment’s notice.”
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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