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[meyk] / meɪk /










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“We are trying to calm the streets to make sure things don’t escalate further,” said Razi El Hage, a Lebanese Forces member of parliament representing the area.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Nithya Raman had 115 days to make her case to Los Angeles voters.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Humanoid robot soldiers make sense, he argues, because the world is built for humans.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

As Friday’s selloff shows, the market’s euphoria about AI doesn’t make it immune to moments of doubt, and sharp pullbacks are likely to remain part of the ride.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

In the cortex, you feel your emotions and you make sense of what your senses are telling you.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




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