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The first piece visitors encounter upon entering Iris van Herpen’s new exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum in New York is the designer’s 2016 bubble dress—a precursor to the 2026 iteration, which also emitted blown bubbles, that went viral when Eileen Gu wore it to the Met Gala last week.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
11 May 2026 -
In 2020, Longcore co-published a study linking artificial night light, including blue light emitted by LEDs, to cancer.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Simply place the item in an uncovered dish or a container vented with holes, and set it in humid areas like the bathroom, basement, attic, or kitchen cabinets out of reach of children and pets.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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At tribal council in a recent episode, players vented about the difficulty of getting to a group decision when everyone has their own agenda.—
Julie Beck,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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Also featured on the summer menu will be a new Unicorn Cake Pop, featuring vanilla cake mixed with confetti sprinkles, dripped in white chocolate icing and decorated with a unicorn face.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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As drops dripped from a clay oven, Garnica and her siblings listened to stories told by their parents while neighbors arrived by horse to get a taste of a drink known for its smoky flavor.—
Claudia Rosel,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Ryan’s attorney says the weapon inadvertently discharged during the scuffle.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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During this encounter, two officers discharged their service weapons.—
Mark Price
May 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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“Gave off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gave%20off. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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