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The Hatfield-McCoy feud is a complex story related the power of owning land when land was the only power, with its own love story at the center.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026 -
In Chicago, owning in today’s market typically costs about $484 more per month than renting.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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To celebrate its tenth anniversary, the Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa in the Cayman Islands is giving away a five-night stay to one lucky traveler celebrating a tenth of their own.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Apr. 2026
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Sunday is National Pretzel Day, and in honor of the occasion, Wetzel’s Pretzels location will be giving away free pretzels to all comers on Sunday afternoon.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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O'Hara has met with Lussier's family, acknowledging shortfalls but also pointing out that staffing levels and caseloads placed an extraordinary burden on officers at the time.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Today is a day for acknowledging that this team appears to have a knack for the comeback.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Raking up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raking%20up. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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