What was once a modest seasonal pivot for a handful of Middle East-facing retailers has matured into a full-scale commercial and cultural event commanding the attention of the world’s biggest fashion, beauty and lifestyle houses.
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Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
Mickey and Konrad have magnificently matured a raw, brilliant idea into a bold and uncompromising drama series passionately appreciated by both critics and its fiercely loyal fanbase.
Average retirement account balances for those aged 55-64 averaged about $271,000 at the end of 2024 in plans administered by Vanguard, according to the asset management giant.
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Brian Baker CFA,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
The company recently released its flagship 1787 Provenance single-barrel straight bourbon, aged seven years, and a more premium expression that is aged 14 years.
These delicate fruits are picked before they're fully ripened, which means that the right storage methods are key to coax the best flavor and quality out of them.
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Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
Richard Crowe, who gardens in Beaumont, has a pomegranate tree that has recently ripened 400 fruit.
Enrollment of students from underserved backgrounds grew this year, and the university has invested in more ways to support students at-risk of dropping out.
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Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
An already dire picture of a woman taking money meant for San Diego’s most vulnerable and spending it on everything from plastic surgeries to personal vacations grew even darker this week when prosecutors gave a public update about their ongoing investigation.
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Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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