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Malik, who has had a challenging relationship with fame throughout his career, left One Direction in 2015; the group carried on as a quartet before taking what was described as a hiatus the following year.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
1 May 2026 -
Officials ultimately required the item to be checked rather than carried on board, Borenstein said, despite the filmmaker having previously traveled with the award without issue.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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The Athletics got on the board in the second after All-Star Jacob Wilson hit an RBI single.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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Rocchio got on base to lead off the fifth when first baseman Jonathan Aranda's botched a slow rolling grounder for an error and Steven Kwan followed with a double.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The relationship between Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton has always been painted as a rivalry, even back when Prince William and Prince Harry still got along.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
16 Apr. 2026
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Apparently, the two had a friend-date dinner just a few nights before and got along really well, so Lala is caught off guard.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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Lucas had the opportunity to ask a question to the Artemis II crew and inquired about what Rise was made out of.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The chair's material is made out of smooth leather and textured fabric, giving it a premium feel while minimizing wear and tear.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
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Isbel took third on his hit when the ball got by right fielder Wenceel Pérez for a two-base error.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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The previous record was the $36 million Saquon Barkley got by signing with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2025.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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Johannes then drilled a transition 3-pointer that got the home crowd fired up, though the Sun still managed to outscore the Liberty 23-21 in the third.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The ban affects private destinations in the Bahamas managed by Carnival Cruise Line, including Celebration Key and RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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The band has endured for decades with new material and regular tours.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The owners are among the most respected in the business, having endured one of horse racing’s most heartbreaking stories.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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Despite the initial hurdles, Hale persevered in a house full of toxic haters and fought her way back from the very bottom of the pecking order to become the first Black woman to win Big Brother and the show’s America’s Favorite Player award in one fell swoop.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
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But Ted Turner persevered and won.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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“Hung in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hung%20in. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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