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Woodstock, New York Woodstock may be best known for its association with the famed 1969 music festival (which actually was held 60 miles away in Bethel), but the town is also a perfect jumping-off point for fall adventures in the Catskills.
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025
Jared Ellner — the fashion stylist who’s client list includes Sabrina Carpenter, Molly Gordon and Chamberlain — was alongside the famed social media star at the Prada presentation, as well as Charli D’Amelio, Kerry Washington and Sadie Sink.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
Despite working for a famed bourbon distiller, Allen didn’t drink alcohol and still doesn’t.
—Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
For the first time since 1935 at Ridgewood Country Club in Paramus, New Jersey, the Ryder Cup will be played in the New York City metro area, as Team USA and Team Europe will spend the weekend at the famed Bethpage Black on Long Island.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025
Jared Ellner — the fashion stylist who’s client list includes Sabrina Carpenter, Molly Gordon and Chamberlain — was alongside the famed social media star at the Prada presentation, as well as Charli D’Amelio, Kerry Washington and Sadie Sink.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
Despite working for a famed bourbon distiller, Allen didn’t drink alcohol and still doesn’t.
—Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
For the first time since 1935 at Ridgewood Country Club in Paramus, New Jersey, the Ryder Cup will be played in the New York City metro area, as Team USA and Team Europe will spend the weekend at the famed Bethpage Black on Long Island.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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Fazit Beauty — made famous when Swift wore the company's glitter freckles to a Chiefs game — has $15 showgirl looks.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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In 2020, Markey easily won reelection over Joe Kennedy, who was finishing up eight years in the House and sports one of the two most famous names in American politics, along with the Bushes, in the Democratic primary.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Oct. 2025
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The park in Hodgenville that honors the celebrated president's birthplace closed, according to the National Park Service's website, and Mammoth Cave was also affected by the shutdown.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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In addition to being one of the most celebrated figures in country music history — with more than 100 million records sold and 49 studio albums — Parton is widely recognized for her philanthropic contributions.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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Gala Screenings The SCAD Savannah Film Festival is renowned for spotlighting major award contenders, screening a multitude of studio and streamer films prior to their wider release.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
3 Oct. 2025
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In the recent past, Louboutin has repeatedly included the world of dance in his presentation formats, spanning from more cabaret-style performances to edgier takes, like the one developed with renowned choreographer Sadeck Berrabah in 2023 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his iconic red soles.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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However, a different vibe soon filled the arena once the countdown clock reached zero and a video charting Kirk's career from 18-year-old organizer to one of the GOP’s most prominent activists came on-screen.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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In the wake of the assassination of prominent conservative figure Charlie Kirk, the rhetoric wars have taken to new levels of vitriol, with many on the right blaming the left writ large for such political violence, and vice versa.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
1 Oct. 2025
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Specifically, in Nabers' case, that injury occurred on what has become a notorious turf surface at MetLife Stadium, which has also claimed other players' seasons to serious injuries, including multiple ACL and Achilles tears.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Peaky Blinders, which aired for six seasons on Netflix, followed a notorious gang in 1919 Birmingham, England, led by the fierce Tommy Shelby, a crime boss set on moving up in the world no matter the cost.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Famed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/famed. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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