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Jennifer Lopez proves wide-leg jeans are still that girl in 2026.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
15 Jan. 2026 -
The Reefline Various underwater locations Miami Beach Equal parts artificial reef and underwater sculpture park, The Reefline proves Miami art doesn’t stop at the shoreline.—
Outside,
Outside,
15 Jan. 2026
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Yet, research shows that most Americans aren’t getting enough of this key nutrient.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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The steep decline in the number of hotels and rooms under construction shows that developers remain cautious about building new hotels in the Bay Area and throughout California, according to the report.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Julian nails it – the position has been an issue all season, and it should have been dealt with.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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This is a practically perfect translation, capturing the books’ madness, eccentric humor, and darkly inventive imagination — and Harris, of course, nails it.—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
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The number determines the length and width of the rubber band, and numbers range between 8 (7/8-by-1/16 inch) and 117b (7 inches by 1/8 inch).—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The planet's tilt determines how much sunlight the poles receive.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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Blending fun and function in consumer robotics Baby FuFu demonstrates a wider trend in consumer robotics, where usability and approachability take precedence over complexity.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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Duwaji demonstrates that style can be commentary, an extension of thought, and a deliberate act of agency.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
5 Jan. 2026
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Beyond direct investment, the pact establishes a new, predictable tariff framework to enhance trade between the two countries.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Jan. 2026
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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has said his office believes the surge in federal agents is a violation of the 10th Amendment, which establishes the division of powers between the state and federal government.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
14 Jan. 2026
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By removing microscopic defects and smoothing the surface, this coating ensures efficient energy flow while preventing the cell from disintegrating under intense heat.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Waiting until spring to do your pruning and garden cleanup ensures that these beneficial insects have a place to shelter during the colder months.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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The military’s dominance of the economy all but insures the armed forces remain the key political player in the future, said Sebastian Arcos, the interim director of the Cuban Research Institute at Florida International University.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
23 Dec. 2025
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Also consider whether your current home insurance policy sufficiently insures you financially in the event of extreme weather events that could destroy your home or possessions.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Nails (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nails%20%28down%29. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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