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Liven up your front porch in record time with seasonal container gardens, a fresh welcome mat, and a front door wreath.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026 -
Some of the most popular starter plants — yes, including that cute marigold border — are basically rolling out a welcome mat for pests.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2026
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Because Pe’Sla was not included as an affected area and no environmental review was conducted, the approval violates the National Historic Preservation Act and National Environmental Policy Act, the lawsuit alleges.—
Sarah Raza,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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Both hires require formal approval from their respective school boards, which are expected to vote in May.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Taiwan blamed China for blocking the trip, accusing Beijing of forcing the African nations to deny permission for Lai’s aircraft to pass through their airspace.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
4 May 2026
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Authorities in the West African island nation have denied the MV Hondius permission to dock at the port of Praia as a precautionary measure, complicating efforts to evacuate sick passengers and provide urgent medical care.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
4 May 2026
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Eco effort The property has a Green Key certification, a mark of rigorous environmental management.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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Per the court's docket, the certification was processed on Thursday, April 30.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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“Open door.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open%20door. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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