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Thirteen courses later, Rannaghor proves that the region’s culinary past is also a portal to its future.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026 -
And the whole business proves, happily, to have a lot of heart — broken sometimes, but that’s life, even in Toontown.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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While the handling of the outburst by BAFTA and the BBC wasn’t ideal for anyone involved, the outrage and fallout from the event shows that Davidson’s lifelong mission to educate the wider population about Tourette syndrome is ongoing, and so important.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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In the wake of the Iranian attack on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz yesterday, MarineTraffic tracking data shows an almost total standstill of vessels transiting through the waterway.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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There’s a lot to love and appreciate about spring—longer days, nature coming back to life, and a climate that nails the sweet spot between comfortable and warm.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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Spring makes a strong case for looser, airier cuts and clean lines, and Quince nails it all.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Defendants have a right to have a preliminary hearing, in which a judge determines whether prosecutors have enough evidence to bring a case to trial, within 10 business days.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Details of the agreement are expected to be outlined in court during Thursday’s hearing, when Loloee formally admits guilt and the judge determines whether to accept the plea.—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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This action demonstrates the president’s monumental cruelty, total lack of empathy and compassion, pathological narcissism, boundless vengefulness, abysmal ignorance and glaring immaturity.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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This study demonstrates that decentralized agents can achieve complex goals by following minimal physical rules and responding to environmental cues.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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At its core, the bill establishes clear and consistent standard of fairness.—
Rep. Nick Menapace,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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For schools with bigger projects, Litardo said, the district also establishes a design advisory team like the one Sadowski joined.—
Maria Benevento,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
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This process ensures that the facility’s systems and structures can continue to function securely throughout the extended period.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
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Early harvesting prevents fruit from rotting and ensures better use of your tomatoes.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
24 Apr. 2026
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An unusual and lengthy dispute, professor says Underwood is one of tens of thousands of patients left navigating the fallout between the Broward hospitals and Florida Blue, which insures about a third of the state’s population and has a strong presence in South Florida.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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Kaiser is a nonprofit organization that both insures people and treats them.—
Ariel Hart,
AJC.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Nails (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nails%20%28down%29. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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