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Every day, Instagram is flooded with countless carousels of girls roaming the streets of Tokyo in oversize denim jackets, or posing in kimonos on traditional tatami mats.—
Elena Clavarino,
Air Mail,
5 Apr. 2025 -
Meanwhile, Lawrence utilized bold colors and textures in her layered look, pairing a vibrant red kimono-style coat with cheetah-print boots peeking out under her wide-leg pants.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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The 30-year-old, who was arrested in December 2022, was allegedly linked to the crime scene by DNA recovered from a knife sheath and cell phone pings, per a probable cause affidavit previously obtained by PEOPLE.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Surprisingly, the team discovered that one of the two giant bony claws has its keratin sheath—comparable to a human nail—still preserved.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Mar. 2025
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The shift from print to digital has disrupted traditional media hierarchies, yet Black women still struggle to access opportunities.—
Joce Blake,
Essence,
22 Apr. 2025
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By singling out humans as a primary cause of climate change, Francis was making a radical shift in the Vatican’s stance on the environment.—
Omar G. Encarnación,
Time,
22 Apr. 2025
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Brunson’s 13-foot jumper narrowed the Knicks’ deficit to two with 2:23 remaining.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Despite scoring only five points at Penn State on March 1, Rice’s short baseline jumper with 17 seconds left cemented a 68-64 victory.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Apr. 2025
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His 13 1/2 tackles for loss and 4 1/2 sacks topped the Bruins, and Oluwafemi was voted the team’s most outstanding defensive lineman.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2025
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Ole Miss’ Walter Nolen — Nolen, who produced 114 tackles (25 for loss), 11.5 sacks, one forced fumble and three fumbles recovered in his three collegiate seasons, has the ideal blend of athleticism and power.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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Now, analysis of the covers reveals the distant lands — and animals — where the chemises originate.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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But unlike other medieval libraries, the Clairvaux Romanesque manuscripts have an additional second cover, called a chemise, according to the study.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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Available in four versatile colors — navy, black, khaki, and coral — this sundress has all the makings of a warm-weather wardrobe staple.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Ralph Lauren sundress at Nordstrom is the perfect choice for a dressier event, like church or a family dinner.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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In President Donald Trump’s idealized framing, the United States was at its zenith in the 1890s, when top hats and shirtwaists were fashionable and typhoid fever often killed more soldiers than combat.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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About 18 years ago, thick poison ivy covered 64 headstones in Staten Island’s Baron Hirsch Cemetery, including the one belonging to Beckie Neubauer, a 19-year-old Austrian immigrant who died in the Triangle shirtwaist factory fire.—
Maria Cramer,
New York Times,
16 Feb. 2025
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