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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

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

Alice, on the other hand, lets it all out, leaving Walker feeling “light as a feather. Everything that woman felt went down the lens, so in the end, I actually felt good.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

"You're not going to lose a finger, but it would feel like trapping your hand in a car door – it would certainly ruin your day," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Rue holds my hand as I recount everything in my vision and how much time I think we have until it happens.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold