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All are available as ground-floor garden units (timber floors; a king-size bed centered on doors opening onto a private terrace and garden) or upstairs (mirrored in layout but with plush carpets and four-poster beds; views of the surrounding gardens and distant mountains from Juliet balconies).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026 -
The film, which screened at a number of global festivals, has been credited for opening the door for a new wave of Japanese ultra-violent horror and science-fiction cinema.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
26 May 2026
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Later, the Sun in Gemini trines Pluto, helping a direct conversation become useful instead of reactive.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
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Her job blends youth programming, trend forecasting, activity development, staff training, and ship launches—essentially helping shape the onboard experience for families across the MSC fleet.—
Ashlea Halpern,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
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But this would require a more discriminating choice of clients, to avoid aiding wars like Saudi Arabia’s brutal campaign in Yemen or Israel’s mass slaughter in Gaza.—
William Hartung,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Speaking of Rue, she’s turned to Ali (Colman Domingo) for guidance when Lexie doesn’t prove to be very helpful — or really even believe her — after Rue spills the truth about working for Laurie and Alamo and aiding the federal agents.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
24 May 2026
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New Jersey's Immigrant Trust Directive restricts officers from enforcing federal immigration laws or assisting ICE agents.—
Christine Sloan,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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If California’s making the super-intelligent machines, then Boston can be the place where those machines are put to work doing things like assisting hospital patients and creating life-saving drugs.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Kirah is an astrologer, educator, and creative consultant passionate about facilitating accessible astrological education, programing, and community within the field.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 May 2026
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The question is how quickly our colleges and universities can move beyond facilitating conversation to equip the next generation with all of the skills and values necessary to carry our country forward for another 250 years.—
Rajiv Vinnakota,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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For more complete protection, both of our experts recommend investing in a whole-home surge protector—but even then, unplugging valuable electronics during a severe weather event is the safest option.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
20 May 2026
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Instead of unplugging for a week and returning to the same body and the same health risks, a growing number of travelers are booking trips designed to add years to their lives — and longevity travel has become one of the fastest-growing sectors in luxury hospitality.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
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“Making way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/making%20way. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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