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The Nevada Irrigation District says the increases are necessary to fix aging infrastructure while keeping up with rising costs.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026 -
Spencer said West Coast Tomato anticipates a 10% to 15% increase in costs in the fall, driven by rising transportation, oil and fertilizer prices.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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The money would fund not only improvements inside the stadium but also bridges and roads outside, along with security enhancements.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Pergine gives her lip enhancement with hyaluronic acid filler and routine neurotoxin treatments, which help her TMJ pain.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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This week, hurricane forecasters at Colorado State University predicted 13 named storms, with six strengthening to hurricanes and two reaching major hurricane strength with sustained winds of 111 miles per hour or greater.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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The benefits include more calories burned, greater muscle strengthening, and improved endurance.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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This upturn in defensive form makes a double-up with a Leeds United defender entirely plausible too, ahead of those games against Wolves and Bournemouth.—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The daily chart of CCL has an oversold upturn, and the daily MACD is on the verge of a 'buy' signal, supporting a near-term relief rally.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2026
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The upswing suggests that the exhibition industry is beginning to recover from the devastating downturn that occurred in the aftermath of the pandemic when people got out of the habit of watching movies on the big screen and instead turned to Netflix and other streaming platforms.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Whatever momentum the Giants gained with their recent upswing has dissipated.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Throughout the series, Swisher tests a variety of biotech breakthroughs and wellness trends for herself (think ketamine, red light and sound therapy).—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2026
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After last season’s franchise-record 30 wins, the Atlanta Dream are pushing toward another breakthrough year.—
AJC Sports,
AJC.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Ahead of the election, Larson said her top priorities if elected include prioritizing the betterment of North Kansas City’s parks and growing community engagement.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Dedicate your efforts to the betterment of all.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Opened in 2018, the stand-alone Starbucks on Cicero Avenue provided a great canvas for the refresh, said Stephenie Rychlik, a design director for Starbucks whose team is overseeing the uplift at all 200 Chicago-area stores.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The East London space generated seven-figure revenues in 2025 alone, helping drive what has become Peachy Den’s strongest year to date, with a 35% year-on-year uplift.—
Amy Francombe,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2026
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