The game in Italy is still haunted by Calciopoli, the crisis two decades ago that, among other things, shone an unflattering light on the power and influence behind the appointment of referees in Serie A.
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Phil Hay,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
The lights were turned on, and an announcement came over the speaker to immediately exit.
There was more spirit, resilience and fight against Roberto De Zerbi’s side than Wolves had displayed in the second half of the 4-0 defeat at West Ham and almost the entirety of the 3-0 reverse at Leeds United.
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Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
The yarns of Joe Turner interweave gradually, everyday chit-chat, bargaining, and flirtation interlocking over time with threads of mysticism — both the ghosts of a brutal history and the ancestral spirits that stand protective and defiant like a phalanx of angels with shining swords.
Most of all, life at Kukuiʻula allows residents to experience the feelings of belonging, family togetherness, and ties to nature that permeate Hawaiian culture.
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Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
One final metric that explains the nature of Bromley’s style is their passing sequences.
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Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
And for better or worse, practitioners have always stood at the ready, prepared to intervene when our chakras seemed blocked; when our humors seemed unbalanced; when our meridians surely became constricted; when our orgone levels were all out of whack.
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Ashley Fetters Maloy,
Washington Post,
10 July 2023
And then there was orgone, discovered, or imagined, by Wilhelm Reich, the Austrian psychoanalyst and fallen Freudian.
Collecting is one of the best ways to up your home’s dec-aura, according to designer Zoë Feldman, the creative force behind Rachel Brosnahan’s Manhattan apartment, among other high-scoring projects.
What to Remove for Better Feng Shui Feng shui, an ancient Chinese practice, focuses on creating a harmonious flow of energy, known as chi.
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Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2026
Making your way into the backyard, a zen garden anchored by an ebbing fountain can be found in lieu of an outdoor pool, a modular sofa invites you to soak in the positive chi emanating from your surroundings, and a shaded dining area creates an enticing backdrop for alfresco meals.
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