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Setting it in one building also set off ah-ha moments.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025 -
If enough satellites are in orbit, this debris could set off a chain reaction, rendering the environment around Earth practically impassable.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
15 Oct. 2025
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And of those looking for jobs, 85% said remote work is the number one factor motivating them to apply for a job, even above salary and benefits and work-life balance.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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The nonprofit’s goal is to better motivate and market its partners to bring that average to 10% by 2028, Orton said.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
13 Oct. 2025
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The effect of microbetting, if not its intent, is to induce a fugue state that keeps users in action.—
Paul Solotaroff,
Rolling Stone,
12 Oct. 2025
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BluSail Golitz Studios in Morehead City is a creativity-inducing place to play with clay.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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Upon the referee announcement, Schaefer waved his arm to pump up the roaring crowd, then high-fived his teammates.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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The BassUp technology pumps up the bass, while the noise cancellation feature eliminates pesky background noise.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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The study, by the libertarian think tank Cato Institute, found that terrorists motived by extreme slices of right-leaning ideology killed six times more people than those on the other side of the political spectrum between 1975 and Sept. 10, 2025.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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Local police have yet to identify either a suspect or motive in the shooting, while the teenager’s friends and family mourn and look for answers.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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In addition to setting up his Instagram account, Lopez also inspired Guzman with her ability to balance so many different roles at one time.—
Sabienna Bowman,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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The staff is multilingual and genuinely warm, the design aesthetic feels globally inspired rather than trying to replicate some outdated European ideal, and the programming leans into wellness and community in ways that resonate with what many Black travelers are seeking right now.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 Oct. 2025
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We were really energized by the people, and that helped.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
15 Oct. 2025
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Many women have shared the shame associated with the sudden onset of symptoms that simultaneously seem to undermine their ability to be present and energized on tasks, whether at work or at home.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
14 Oct. 2025
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It’s expected to last into Monday, authorizing the state’s emergency services personnel to be activated as necessary.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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Aside from strengthening the body and improving posture, practicing downward dog also activates blood circulation and may improve digestion.—
Ana Morales,
Vogue,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Key (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/key%20%28up%29. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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