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McIlroy's pre-tournament prediction of being able to take the sting out of Pennsylvania course by smashing his driver as far as he could proved wide of the mark in a disappointing opening round.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

When Musk told Page that he would prefer that the AIs not wipe out all humans, Page accused him of being a “speciesist,” Musk testified.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

"You have to hit the right shots, or the shots that are being asked," he said.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Wool sees China as being better positioned competitively than a few years ago, with recent trade data showing China has become a leading exporter of AI-related technology.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

He looked down at his tail, which he distinctly recalled being scorched in his escape.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman