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The Victorian-style building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and this side of the resort directly fronting Cape Cod Bay is known collectively as The Mansion.
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Adidas, Nike, Puma, New Balance and Skechers – who only launched their first range of soccer shoes in 2023 and are fronted by England striker Harry Kane – all unveiled new lines of cleats ahead of the tournament.
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Firefighters confront a stubborn blaze inside a 500,000-square-foot frozen-food warehouse built like a giant cooler, with burning foam insulation, solar panels and ammonia lines complicating the multi-day battle.
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Jessie, confronting her abandonment trauma, blames technology after being separated with Bullseye, but ultimately helps a tech toy, Smarty Pants, to connect Bonnie with a new friend.
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Negotiators face a 60-day deadline to reach a final deal.
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Calmus knows firsthand what NICU families face.
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Place the chicken in front of you, breast up, with the neck pointing away from you.
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Its superiority was passed like a shibboleth among food connoisseurs: Thighs are juicier, tastier, are almost half the price—preferable in just about every way to the boneless, skinless, flavorless breasts that reign supreme in America.
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In Alaska, bush pilots often brave cruel November weather to carry ballots from the vastness of America's largest state, with some arriving after polls close.
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Fans in attendance braved the early heat and were rewarded with a cool breeze and the sunset in the background to set the stage for a game the entire world had their eyes on.
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An Arizona startup, Katalyst Space Technologies, is undertaking a daring mission to save NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory.
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After that, Cyrus settled into a rocker chic aesthetic and has continued wearing daring looks over the years.
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“Face up (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/face%20up%20%28to%29. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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