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The iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 models crossing Jones’s desk appear at first glance to be completely fine—no broken screen, no scorch marks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Some people have no noticeable symptoms at first.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026
The National Assembly approved the bill at first reading in January but the Senate later amended it to target only the most harmful platforms, prompting concern in Brussels.
From Barron's ● Jul. 12, 2026
"For me it was love at first sight," said David.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
“It wasn’t at first, but it is now. I’ve grown fond of the library and the scientific instruments.”
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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