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Kelly Dever is that rarest of exceptions that proves the rule.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025 -
Her strained relationship with her mother has little nuance, and the unsatisfying, abrupt ending that leaves the two still at odds proves curiously sour for an otherwise gentle movie.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
13 Sep. 2025
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Thanks to amazing performances, wild fashion choices, and unexpected moments, the MTV Video Music Awards is typically one of the buzzier awards shows — and this year was no exception.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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This forecast cone from the National Hurricane Center shows only the probable path of the center of a storm.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Sly jokes and cute cameos sprinkle the rest of the film like holy water, and Wan himself even appears in a pleasantly pandering concluding scene that nails the spirit of fan service.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
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While Jones and Robinson are fine in the leads — Robinson particularly nails Charlie’s ever-evolving combination of sweet and prickly — they aren’t given the space to relax into their chemistry, let alone to show us who these characters are beyond two sets of clashing personality traits.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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When the next breakthrough enters the doctor’s office—whether AI, gene therapy, or an unimagined technology—trust will remain the essential ingredient that determines whether medicine heals not just illness, but healthcare itself.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Gary Vee identified this shift as the transition from social media to interest media, but most entrepreneurs and brands are still operating as if follower count determines reach.—
Ivana Johnston,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The technical implementation demonstrates how PostgreSQL’s extensibility addresses enterprise requirements for both document flexibility and relational consistency.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Focus on scientific breakthroughs While K2 Think demonstrates performance on par with OpenAI, the system's developers say the aim is not to build a chatbot like ChatGPT.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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In the last 10 years, cybersecurity defenses have been bolstered through CISA 2015, a law passed by Congress and signed by former President Barack Obama that establishes a framework for information sharing around threats, vulnerabilities and attacks.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Bill 2331/22, as drafted by congressional representative Jandira Feghali, establishes that streaming services will have to pay a 6% Condecine tax on their gross revenues in Brazil.—
Marcelo Cajueiro,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
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With so much roasting, baking, and entertaining ahead, a fresh oven ensures your meals taste their best and your kitchen smells inviting—not smoky or burnt.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Setting that expectation protects your time and ensures your energy is aligned with what actually moves the business forward.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Poe spoke with me about the success his company has achieved by aggressively leveraging key pro athletes and sports to help market his business, which insures 250,000 drivers across Michigan, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.—
Carol Cain,
Freep.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Nails (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nails%20%28down%29. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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