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Which begs the question, why was the elder Greaves, one of the most groundbreaking and prolific nonfiction filmmakers of his generation, unable to finish the film?—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026 -
An all-white outfit is practically begging for a headscarf moment.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
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Direct Action Everywhere said the protest was part of an ongoing campaign urging Erewhon to stop selling products tied to factory farms where activists allege criminal animal abuse has occurred.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
20 May 2026
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Anyone who suffered property damage from bullets outside of the immediate area of the house was urged to call Anaheim police.—
Nathaniel Percy,
Oc Register,
20 May 2026
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The following day, Louise was induced.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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An error and a walk put runners on first and second with one out, but UCF right-hander Ava Stuewe got out of the jam by inducing a pair of weak-contact outs from senior Jordan Woolery and redshirt freshman Aleena Garcia.—
Gabriel Duarte,
Daily News,
23 May 2026
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The goal of securing an indictment is no longer, as Justice Department regulations still require, to put together a case strong enough to persuade a jury to convict.—
Quinta Jurecic,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2026
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As Memorial Day weekend approaches, forecasts of plentiful sunshine may persuade many Southern Californians to strip down to their bathing suits — but researchers are warning of unsanitary waters at some local beaches.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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University of Illinois graduate Fred Hatch convinced his father, Lewis Hatch, to build up instead of down on the family’s farm near Spring Grove in McHenry County.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Roy said the biggest challenge may be convincing Angelenos to cast a vote at all in what has historically been a low-turnout, down-ballot contest.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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Harris spares audiences the bloody image, but the sound of the boy’s imploring shrieks is nevertheless haunting.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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Some council members implored city staff to find funding for a program called summer at City Hall.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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Given its high transmissibility, infectious disease experts recommend that healthcare workers dealing with Ebola patients wear head coverings, as well as goggles, masks or face shields, gloves, gowns and even rubber boots.—
Sydney Lupkin,
NPR,
17 May 2026
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For this reason, Carpenter recommends using bait stations that contain borax, rather than sprinkling borax directly into the garden.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
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The sleek black straps instantly make the Birkenstock Arizona Softbed Birk-flo Sandals feel a little more sleek, while the roomy design encourages a more natural stride during long sightseeing days.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
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Customer loyalty programs can be powerful tools for encouraging repeat business, deepening customer relationships and giving brands a more direct way to stay connected with their audiences.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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“Prevail (upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevail%20%28upon%29. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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