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“What makes this especially notable is the combination of SFC-UNL with an extraordinary 40-day duration—and no announced exercise,” said Ray Powell, director of the SeaLight project at Stanford University, which tracks Chinese maritime activity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

March was especially strong, with the massive haul from “Project Hail Mary.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

After being assured I was indeed human, the young IT engineer explained how he had "fallen deep into" AI and, especially, OpenClaw.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Replicating successful formulas can be the key to longevity in the entertainment business, but it also has a way of losing its charm, especially with critics.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

“I think I’ve read where monkeys can be pretty smart; especially, if they’ve been trained.”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls