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Local authorities' abilities have been expanded to jam and intercept these devices, and dozens of local police officers serving in the 11 US host cities have received specialized training at an FBI training center.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

The findings suggest that important cognitive abilities, including language comprehension and prediction, may not depend on conscious awareness.

From Science Daily • Jun. 29, 2026

He said he had confidence in his son’s abilities on the field but was starting to question his choices as a father.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

“Stepping into an organization with people with the same type of mindset and abilities, it only makes my job easier,” Carr said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2026

It was the king of Syracuse who asked Archimedes to determine whether his crown was pure gold or had been mixed with lead, a task beyond the abilities of all the scientists at the time.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife