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Noun
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Beneath them lie little cannoli boutiques, pocket-sized antique shops, and film locations for Inspector Montalbano.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026 -
Erewhon, Lululemon ,Bay Theater, Blue Ribbon Sushi, athletic apparel store Alo, Buck Mason men’s and Veronica Beard women’s boutiques.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The House Oversight Committee’s first hearing on the Minnesota fraud scandal was complete with lawmakers pointing fingers and exchanging barbs in heated exchanges.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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Flirty texts, meaningful exchanges and chance encounters spark something unexpected, especially through everyday moments like errands, commutes or late-night chats that start casually and end with momentum.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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