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Later, when the blue light is being run down Ilana’s body, her hospital gown is carefully place to avoid exposure.—
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The best ski resorts for seniors offer varied terrain, from advanced runs down to grandkid-ready bunny slopes, and shorter lift lines don't hurt either.—
Roger Sands,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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That includes finding out why the trip wasn't canceled.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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Read our explainer article on the Falcon 9 rocket to find out more!—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Using this approach, the researchers found that small changes in binder distribution can dramatically affect battery performance.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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Indoor and outdoor coastal vibes near San Elijo State Beach, with daily happy-hour deals, are found at Waverly in Cardiff.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Check for sugar Look at the label to ascertain the sugar content.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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One source briefed on the matter told CBS News that prosecutors were trying to ascertain whether Pulte and Martin had improperly deputized Bowes and Strauss to assist on the Schiff investigation.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
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But a morning run along the Riverwalk below is regenerating, even in winter, and almost anything located in the Loop is walking-distance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Pierced her labial frenulum – which most people can’t locate, let alone want to pierce - to give herself permanent mouth bling.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Officers reportedly detected a strong odor of alcohol emanating from the driver, later identified as Lisboa.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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The sleeper shark population in the Antarctic Ocean was likely sparse and difficult for humans to detect, Jamieson said.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Join the event for an easy 90-minute walk to sight and learn about the winter avian community.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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In addition, parents tended to be confident that children could learn to like most adult foods.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2026
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These special beings unite to try and discover their true evolutionary purpose while being watched and hunted by a dark group called the Whispers.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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In the beauty world, finding out someone’s lip combo is like discovering their astrological big three.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Poke (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poke%20%28around%29. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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