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The book looked at the world of Bad Bridgets, a swath of Irish women emigrants that were deemed troublemakers, noting that for a time Irish women outnumbered Irish men in prison.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2026 -
When troublemaker Arlene moves in across the street to live with her father, Maria falls helplessly under her corrupting influence.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Nancy Guthrie was kidnapped by what police believe was a masked assailant sometime between the night of January 31 and the early hours of February 1.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
17 Apr. 2026
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The eight assailants got out of two cars, including a gray Nissan Altima.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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These companion plants for garlic—including vegetables, flowers, and herbs—can increase your yield and naturally deter pests.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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Mealybugs are another pest succulent owners have to deal with.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
20 Apr. 2026
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In footage posted to X by Mayor Eric Adams on Friday, dozens of bystanders can be seen filming as Jaden is savagely beaten, when one of his attackers draws a firearm and shoots him at point-blank range.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Among the gunman’s belongings was a photo modified by artificial intelligence showing him alongside the Columbine attackers, according to a state official who spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the official was not authorized to address the media.—
Maria Verza,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Anyone who thinks the only alternative to being a victim is to be a victimizer is missing some important possibilities.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Even if online shaming continues, this accountability will make sure that the victimizer will face social consequences as well.—
Eli Thompson,
Rolling Stone,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Disturber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disturber. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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