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McOsker, who secured a second term, said incumbents have historically done well in L.A., but recent years have tested them to stay true to the needs of their communities.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The researchers tested whether disabling DNA repair in this way could improve the effectiveness of existing therapies.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

The U.S. and Iran engaged in multiple skirmishes that tested the ceasefire, though both countries limited the severity of their attacks and counterstrikes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

We tested the major VPN apps using consistent speed benchmarks and real-world scenarios to ensure our recommendations reflect actual performance.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

He has the notion that much information is unreliable and needs to be tested, and yet he seems incapable of performing sensible tests.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton