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Bannon has called AI "the most dangerous technology in the history of mankind."
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
“He has a history of making smart, contrarian bets.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Keegan is one of the most transformational figures in Newcastle's history, the mastermind behind the Entertainers, who challenged for the Premier League title in 1996.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
The games, the largest sporting event in U.S. history, have been classified as a national security event, meaning federal law enforcement can deploy its most extensive security measures under the Department of Homeland Security umbrella.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
We were to tiptoe through history like soldiers walking through a land-mine-riddled field where one misstep could cost you life and limb.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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