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The researchers have already used the connectome to study motor control, especially how a fly moves its legs and other body parts.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman have only begun to wage their Nov. 3 runoff campaigns, but they’re already trading sharp jabs about each other and their records.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“We’ve already locked ourselves into disruptions that will probably last for at least three to six months.”

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Discontent among the Poles already threatens to overshadow an upcoming conference on Ukraine's post-war reconstruction scheduled later this month in the northern Polish city of Gdansk.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“Thank you,” Chitto replied, but her back was already turned.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith