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Golfers had a legitimate excuse for missing strokes on Easter when two earthquakes rattled opposite sides of the Holly Ridge Golf Links southeast of Archdale, North Carolina.—
Mark Price
April 6,
Charlotte Observer,
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The show uses oil-on-canvas matte paintings, paintbrush strokes on glass panes, and even live-action, practical models for some of the spaceships.—
Rafael Motamayor,
IndieWire,
6 Apr. 2026
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Liverpool were slow to react to the quick turnover of possession and their counter-press began too late.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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The hand-wound caliber, which features a flyback chronograph and a jumping-minute counter, was built around asymmetrical architecture that gives it that quintessentially Rexhepi feel.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
6 Apr. 2026
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Trump’s handling of his war on Iran—attacking without consultation, expecting unwavering support, forcing higher prices on others—has dealt another blow to these relationships.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2026
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Southeast Asian officials said such an outcome would deal a significant blow to US credibility in keeping sea lanes open.—
Gerry Doyle,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Iranian counterpunch this time consisted chiefly of attacks against its Gulf neighbors, most of whom had declined to get involved in this war.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2026
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Manny Pacquiao delivers counterpunch From Steve Henson: The case can be made that those who conceived and arranged the 2015 boxing match between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao deserve to be compensated.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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The shot lands with a thud on the field, in sync with turning heads.—
Zoe Bahjat,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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For the past 20 days, Weinberg, a farmer and doula, has been living between the thud of Hezbollah missiles and the crack of Israeli artillery.—
Lior Soroka,
Washington Post,
20 Mar. 2026
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For that occasion, the young royal wore a custom butterscotch Catherine Walker coatdress with chocolate brown buttons, lapels, and cuffs.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
5 Apr. 2026
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It’s crafted from a cotton blend and features a ribbed collar, hem band, and cuffs for a sporty-chic touch.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2026
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Taken in the second round of a 1968 Dodgers draft haul considered by many the most talented in baseball history, the 5-foot-9, 170-pound Lopes rose from a rough-and-tumble Rhode Island upbringing to become the team’s everyday second baseman and leadoff batter.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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The 6-foot, 165-pound junior is not only a track-everything-down outfielder but also a highly productive middle-of-the-order hitter and a respected voice for the Zee-Bees (2-5, 0-1).—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The PlayLab staff will host a story time featuring books inspired by bison, along with a coloring craft event and a touch-and-feel experience with bison pelts.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Please, please, please tell me that pelt was not Rollo.—
Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Mar. 2026
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