Steinbeck creates a microcosm of American society, where disability, gender, race and class are all represented and shaped by an economic hierarchy.
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Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
The comments sorted themselves into camps, each revealing something interesting about how our society has come to think about motherhood, sacrifice and raising children.
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Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
The laws protecting cultural and religious sites exist because civilization has long recognized that some places transcend politics and borders.
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Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Nearby Honeymoon Island and Caladesi Island State Park (accessible by bridge and boat, respectively) offer the feel of being miles away from civilization while still being close enough to grab dinner out in Dunedin.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
As America turns 250, the semiquincentennial feels like a dud — a far cry from 1976’s bicentennial blowout, when pop culture and communal celebrations united a weary nation.
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Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
With history, culture, and great places to eat, these quaint spots are ideal launchpads for exploring the natural beauty of the Golden State.
Yagwang works across sculpture, video, installation and performance, addressing gender, human rights and labor in relation to subcultures, queerness, and issues of identity.
But experts say higher energy costs in Europe and a desire to slow global warming fuel the air conditioning-free lifestyle.
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Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Guo was convicted of nine of 12 criminal charges during a seven-week trial that prosecutors said showcased his deception of thousands of investors in bogus deals that enabled Guo’s lavish lifestyle.
There’s a lot about wanting to go back in time and change other things in my life.
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Rachel DeSantis,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Shirilla's relationships with Russo and Flanagan, the crash that took their lives, and the resulting trial that concluded with Shirilla's conviction are all chronicled in The Crash, which premiered on Netflix on May 15.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 June 2026
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