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The present-day storyline also brings about a massive shift when, after the tragic death of Van (Lauren Ambrose), the remaining survivors, along with the audience, discover who killed Lottie (Simone Kessell) earlier in the season.—
Jackie Strause,
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Does Botox Help Treat Migraines? Self-Care Remedies Managing photophobia with self-care can also bring about relief, including:14 Wear sunglasses when outdoors during daylight hours.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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The tariff file has caused a high level of uncertainty both for consumers and businesses.—
Robert Barone,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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And there’s a biological reason for it: Broken heart syndrome occurs when intense emotional stress causes your heart to temporarily stop pumping properly, leading to symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, and fainting.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
SELF,
15 Apr. 2025
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Now, her new book is pointing the mirror inward and drawing on her personal stories that drove her research.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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As Dinsdale sees it, Emily drawing on a Byronic image is fitting for her development as an artist and writer.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
16 Apr. 2025
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The crisis has created a surge in patriotism among Canadians, with many in the country feeling that Carney is the best person to lead the country at the moment.—
Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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Legal scholars have said there is little legal precedent for Trump's war on Big Law, which has created a chilling effect across the legal community, and most will certainly have a chilling effect on his opponents who will need legal representation against him.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2025
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This article was generated by the Kansas City Star Bot, artificial intelligence software that analyzes structured information from TomTom and applies it to templates created by journalists in the newsroom.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2025
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While the Rays celebrated the culmination of the deal last summer, Sternberg was still unsure a new stadium would generate enough revenue to make the team’s $700 million commitment to stadium construction worthwhile.—
John Romano,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Billionaire Trump backer: Wait 90 days before bringing 'hammer down' on China Billionaire investor Bill Ackman, a Trump supporter now at odds with the president over tariffs, called April 13 for a three-month pause on China.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
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Perry shared a series of photographs of Lucio growing up: at 3 months, 7 months, and a year old, with his hair getting longer and curlier each time, before bringing the now 18-month-old Lucio into the video.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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But the administration should be willing to admit failure if the talks don’t produce such an outcome and prepare for what comes next in the long confrontation between the Islamic Republic and the Western world.—
The Editors,
National Review,
17 Apr. 2025
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And the more rapid the cycle, the more dust is produced.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Make Incremental Changes To Overcome Resistance User resistance to change and the rigid monolithic architecture of legacy apps are key reasons for issues with bringing on emerging technologies.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The decline of the corridor, brought on by pandemic-era lockdowns and the ensuing shift in workplace dynamics, has been further punctuated by tenants in the market downsizing their space needs and seeking out amenity-rich properties closer to the water.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Contribute (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contribute%20%28to%29. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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