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And in an era of increasing isolation, these moments of connection feel more vital than ever.—
Lindsay A. Fleming,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025 -
While past presidents, including Barack Obama, maintained a cautious distance from Lukashenko—whose 31-year rule has been marked by repression and international isolation—Trump has opted for warmer ties.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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All these simmering tensions converge in Denis’s unpredictable and intimate film, with which the French director returns to the subjects of colonialism and racial segregation so central to her unparalleled filmography.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
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And the lack of affordable housing exacerbates racial and economic segregation, too.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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That’s a violation because all kinds of things can come through those holes, such as things that leave four rodent droppings at the three-compartment sink and three droppings in the reach-in freezer insulation.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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However, Korn Ferry’s focus on executive, C-suite, and roles with higher salaries provides some insulation to these trends, as these roles often require specialized experience and expertise that can be more difficult to find through general job postings.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The ship pulled into the Lazaretto quarantine station on the Delaware River in Essington, Pennsylvania, before sailing on to Philadelphia.—
William E. Watson,
The Conversation,
1 Aug. 2025
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Just those few were enough to trigger a quarantine that restricted what agricultural goods could be moved across county lines.—
Emilie Takahashi,
Oc Register,
11 July 2025
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Known for its natural beauty and deep sense of seclusion, the property offers luxurious accommodations, including treehouses perched above the Dan River Gorge, world-class golf, stargazing and immersive outdoor experiences ranging from horseback riding and fly fishing to hiking and sporting clays.—
Caroline Tell,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Location The seclusion of this property means there is no quick way to access it, so prepare for a long drive.—
Kinsey Giddick,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Aug. 2025
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The new research — which will be presented this week at the Goldschmidt geochemistry conference in Prague — is centered on improving C02 sequestration.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
7 July 2025
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Release less and absorb more until the emissions balance with the sequestration.—
Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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At the beginning of the Cuban missile crisis, President John F. Kennedy asked former Secretary of State Dean Acheson to meet with French President Charles de Gaulle to brief him on the reasons for America's blockade of Cuba.—
Robert Hormats,
Time,
12 Aug. 2025
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Deaths from starvation in Gaza have been on the rise after Israel launched a crippling blockade barring the entry of food and other vital supplies into the enclave in early March before ending its ceasefire with Hamas.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Counterblockade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterblockade. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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