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"That's when quantum effects stop being abstract and start becoming useful -- supporting future applications ranging from self-powered sensors and wearable technology to ultra-fast components for next-generation wireless networks."

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

Their surprise exit was attributed to a mixture of issues - injuries to key players and reliable stars being out of form among them - but some strange decisions by Bielsa will not have helped.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

And any wage gains are increasingly being offset by higher inflation, he added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Managing one of the best teams in world football meant Bielsa had a wealth of talent available to him, with one of those being the legendary Gabriel Batistuta.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“Don’t worry about educating, being funny, looking deadly . . . none of it. Just enjoy yourself. Do the things you love, with people you love.”

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