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The top of the Giants’ order welcomed an addition of sorts, as outfielder Shamar Wilson, a Loras recruit, returned to the team after focusing on track as a junior.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
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The possibility of placing a bond on the ballot is far from a certainty — trustees did not discuss placing a bond on the November ballot in depth Thursday night, instead focusing on equity issues that could come up through the consolidation process.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Colombia’s Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences said specialists including dentists, anthropologists and forensic doctors are identifying the victims.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Residents identifying themselves as Democrats, who made up 48% of the polling sample, held a 44% favorable view of Johnson, while 35% viewed him unfavorably.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Pokémon cards, highlighting what appears to be an ever-growing demand for merchandise from the popular childhood card game.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Welcome to the Tuesday, April 21, 2026, private school baseball and softball edition of the Fastball, a Star-Telegram series highlighting Fort Worth-area teams.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2026
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After some pre-interview banter, Taccone says something that is kind of unusual about a movie featuring a couple that literally wants to kill each other.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
22 Apr. 2026
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The World Jane Goodall Inspired, a collection created by Vital Impacts featuring works by Nick Brandt, Frans Lanting, Cristina Mittermeier, Steve Winter, Ami Vitale, Jim Naughten, among others.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2026
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The series poignantly addresses the complexities of teenage struggles, particularly through Justin’s undiagnosed ADHD and Keisha’s experience of trauma, emphasizing the importance of unconditional support and the intersection of mental health with race and class in today’s world.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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In addition to emphasizing neighbors helping neighbors, the Buy Nothing groups build community through the gift economy.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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