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Participants received clinical and cognitive evaluations and underwent MRI brain scans shortly after their stroke and again one year later.

From Science Daily • Jul. 3, 2026

They remained in session on the third day until shortly before 23:30 on Thursday, without reaching the unanimous verdict required by the court.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026

"He wasn't hurt, he has no trauma, he managed to hide under a table and a chair," she said shortly before he emerged to the applause and cheers of his rescuers.

From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026

Rivian stock has taken off, jumping 8% shortly after the market open, while Lucid’s stock is down 3%.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

“Now, everyone, please remain in your seats. We’ll get this panel going shortly, and we have some pretty incredible guests,” he began, before reciting the bios of the three speakers from memory, grinning wide.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny