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The new map of neural connections, known as a connectome, extends a previously published fruit fly brain connectome by adding the fly's spinal cord equivalent, called the nerve cord.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

The new units, and a separate building for intake and services, are to be built on a five-acre, tree-studded field commonly known as the Great Lawn at the intersection of Wilshire and San Vicente boulevards.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

He told reporters at Stormont: "There is no trace of this suspect on any of our national security databases and he was not known to the Police Service of Northern Ireland."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The new facility will be North Korea’s largest publicly known uranium enrichment site upon completion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

This hip injury, which he’s had since I’ve known him, must be what kept him home from the war.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse