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empiricists

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Sky observers say the Fourth of July is when the shortening of days becomes noticeably more rapid.

— Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 4 July 2026
Diarists and observers, including hymn writer John Newton and militia officers, often treated the event as an omen reflecting the gravity of the Revolution.

— Joe Rao, Space.com, 4 July 2026

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According to researchers, any toxic airborne chemicals would likely stem from the charred foam insulation, metal exterior, burned solar panels and any lithium batteries that might have been present inside the warehouse.

— Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
But that future hinges on developing increasingly autonomous robots powered by modern artificial intelligence—an ambitious vision that has motivated many researchers to become startup founders while also attracting billions of dollars in investment.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026

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