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But new research suggests they may struggle with something humans do every day: staying focused on the task at hand when distractions get in the way.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

And Tusk is seeking to dampen the spat, appealing to both Zelensky and Nawrocki to have "a direct and honest conversation" before things spiral out of hand.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

What the referee hadn’t seen was that Maradona had used his hand instead of his head.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

And the team’s official World Cup photo features the players dressed as Nordic warriors, weapons in hand, posed before a scenic fjord with long boats in the background.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

He stands, feet firmly planted on ground, his hand over his eyes blocking the blinding sun.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes