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Over 17 years after the release of their 2008 film The Secret Life of Bees, Dakota Fanning and Queen Latifah joined forces once again to present the awards for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series — Drama and Best Television Series — Drama at the 2026 Golden Globes on Sunday.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
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Indeed, the diverse lush tones joined forces with the suffocating heat of the jungle to disguise an essential monotony, the primary function of which was to drive crazy anyone who might be inclined to formulate an original thought.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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But advocates argued that merely checking a box to satisfy an audit does not necessarily mean improvements in animal welfare, as evidenced by several troubling incidents that occurred last year, which is why advocates want greater transparency into how the city is fulfilling its obligations.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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The commission also emphasized that Verizon’s stricter unlocking obligations never applied industry-wide.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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The complaint asserts that Minneapolis and Saint Paul have been forced to divert officers from their usual duties to respond to incidents involving federal immigration enforcement, undermining local efforts to protect the community.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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Morgan identifies talent, while Tilis handles the finances and administrative duties.—
Mike Kaye
Updated January 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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