Walking onto the rostrum to deliver his eighth and final State of the State address, Governor Ron DeSantis patted Senate President Ben Albritton on the back and shook his hand.
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Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
18 Jan. 2026
After the Bears' improbable comeback in the regular season, the handshake lasted a tad longer, as both coaches patted each other on the arm before going their separate ways.
These three apparently disconnected facts exploded in my head and, after a lot of research, formed the narrative engine of The Grave Tattoo, a contemporary thriller with its roots firmly in the tail end of the eighteenth century.
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Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
Saman, who asked ABC News not to use his full name for fear of his safety, was in Rasht -- the largest city on Iran's Caspian Sea coast -- when the major protests formed.
Considerations on Type of Plastic Used While several different types of plastic can be fashioned into food storage containers, not all of these plastics are equally sturdy or equally safe for reuse.
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Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
Unique items include a quilt fashioned out of repurposed denim, with a soft flannel lining and handmade by a friend and vendor.
In the years following his appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Puth worked for DeGeneres' eleveneleven label, released a couple of promotional singles, and collaborated on other music, including jingles and theme songs for YouTube personalities.
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Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
8 Feb. 2026
Epstein hired a team of aggressive, high-profile lawyers, who worked with prosecutors to limit the punishment Epstein faced.
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