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When Karin carried on that group’s theatrics and iconoclastic spirit into their solo work as Fever Ray, Olof slipped out of the spotlight.—
Will Lynch,
Pitchfork,
11 May 2026 -
The first African woman chosen to curate the main Biennale exhibition, the late Koyo Kouoh assembled 110 artists and artistic groups under a title meant to spotlight the overlooked, and five co-curators carried on her legacy after her death a year ago.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 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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Not all loafers need to be made out of black leather.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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Above the striping comes mesh in the same color, beneath which pink eye stay loops can be faintly made out before coming to the surface.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
7 May 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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