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The finding helps explain how the brains of people with typical hearing are able to solve the cocktail party problem by selecting one voice to amplify while filtering out others.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
14 May 2026 -
After Wednesday's high of 91 at DFW, highs are expected around 92 Thursday afternoon, with partly to mostly sunny skies and more high clouds filtering in compared to Wednesday.—
Nelly Carreño,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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The finding casts doubt on previous studies that used these tools without accounting for intelligence and suggests depression screening in doctor’s offices may be flawed.—
Simon Makin,
Scientific American,
14 May 2026
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Oscar-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi‘s first feature in five years received a warm welcome in Cannes on Thursday as an enthusiastic audience gave Parallel Tales a seven-minute ovation after its world premiere screening at the Grand Théâtre Lumière.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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About eight in 10 respondents said gas prices are straining their household budgets, and 63% blame Trump for that increase given the war with Iran.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
9 May 2026
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The Amalfi Coast draws millions of tourists each year — and the surge is now straining the region.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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“Sieving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sieving. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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