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Dea Coschignano, Wheat Ridge Troy Renck’s column in this Thursday’s Denver Post said it best, regarding the great NBA greed factor.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026 -
Orbán wasn’t taken down by liberal democratic ideals but by his own excessive greed.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Natasha Villanueva, who lives in the Jordan neighborhood of Minneapolis, just north of the HERC facility, said that the hunger strike is a necessary step to get commissioners to listen.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Strike chronicles the 2013 hunger strike by 30,000 prisoners at Pelican Bay, a supermax prison notorious for its use of solitary confinement, highlighting the personal stories of the hunger strikers and the broader implications of their resistance.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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Gathered in small groups on the sidewalk, congregants ate small bites to break the fast before going home to rest.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The fast can also continue into Easter Vigil, which takes place on Holy Saturday night.—
Mariyam Muhammad,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
1 Apr. 2026
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At a deeper level, this is a gluttony issue.—
Maggie Anders,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
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Of course, that just means an American corporation foisting gluttony on other countries.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Released in 2014, Interstellar took place in a dystopian future where Earth is suffering from world-ending famine, prompting a group of astronauts — led by former NASA test pilot Coop (Matthew McConaughey) — to go in search of a new home for humanity.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
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Born out of famine and conflict, both civil and global, this attitude still shapes Japanese thought and creativity.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
9 Apr. 2026
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Craft cocktails are also on the menu, as are a few homemade desserts for those looking to satisfy their sweet tooth.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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For fans with a sweet tooth, the iconic Magnolia Bakery is joining the lineup for the first time this year.—
Jeff Capellini,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Clams, mussels, and lobster rolls will satisfy your seafood craving.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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At that time, functional MRI showed strong activation of the nucleus accumbens — a brain area that mediates reward, cravings, and addiction.—
David S. Ludwig,
STAT,
9 Apr. 2026
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