From playful color palettes to chic lighting ideas and nostalgic personalization, designers are sharing their best tips for decorating full-sized, pencil, and even tabletop trees.
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Maria Sabella,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2026
Known for their white feathers, black wing and tail tips and bright blue skin around their eyes, Bali mynas are native to a small region of the Indonesian island of Bali.
The monumental burial mound included a log cabin-like structure, one coffin, and the remains of multiple individuals and horse sacrifices.
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Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
6 Nov. 2026
Her military experience exposed her to suicides and mental health issues, and opened her eyes to the personal sacrifices that others might not understand.
Alongside the partnership, the company is increasing its Security Bug Bounty rewards, with exceptional findings eligible for up to $172,000, including bonuses.
There’s some additional money to be earned from playoff bonuses, for those who qualify, and lucrative endorsement deals for the bigger stars in the sport, like Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge.
As per tradition, 12 career achievement awards will be presented, all shaped like the Stella della Mole, the 12-point sculpture atop Turin’s Museo Nazionale del Cinema and an emblem of both the city and the event.
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Ben Croll,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2026
John Malkovich, Sam Rockwell and Steve Buscemi star in writer-director Martin McDonagh’s awards hopeful about two CIA operatives who travel from Santiago, Chile, to Easter Island in 1973.
Carnival Cruise Line is drawing both backlash and praise about a new program that places stickers on guests' cruise cards to identify those who have prepaid their gratuities.
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Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
1 Nov. 2026
Kuflik recommends high-end operators like Abercrombie & Kent, where guides, private transportation, entrance tickets, and even most gratuities are covered.
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Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2026
With both courtesies and catastrophes refusing to conform, the canton’s school board, publishers, and clergy were forced to produce multiple editions of primers, textbooks, and catechisms; sometimes five parallel print runs were needed for a population the size of a town.
In addition to the superior snacks and sips, guests can bid on and win prizes and participate in raffles, with proceeds supporting The Kitchen House’s mission.
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Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Nov. 2026
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