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Then the camera panned further and revealed Ian McKellen, Alan Cumming, Rebecca Romijn, and James Marsden — who all starred with Stewart in the X-Men film series of yesteryear — are also coming back into the Marvel fold.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
28 Mar. 2025 -
When motor torque is cut off, the propeller folds to cut drag for more efficient sailing.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Mar. 2025
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After Trump was elected in November, investors initially saw Musk’s alliance with the incoming president as a positive development for Tesla and its long-running efforts to launch a network of self-driving cars.—
Michael Liedtke,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2025
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The series is also heralded for defying network expectations and knocking down barriers for Black comedy on mainstream television, as well as generating a host of beloved characters.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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In addition to his résumé as an actor, Barty was an advocate for others with dwarfism and founded the Little People of America organization and the Billy Barty Foundation.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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By embracing these approaches, leaders can strengthen their organization's commitment to DEI, turning potential challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation.—
Jason Wingard,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The day before, Leonard appeared in his final college hockey game.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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In time, MaxPreps expanded into college recruiting.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Tony Award winner Paloma Young masterminded the musical’s costumes, which are inspired by styles worn by the different teen cliques of ‘90s America, from Grunge and Skater to Preppy, and of course Cher’s iconic yellow and black plaid skirt suit plays a starring role.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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And their late father managed a local Orlando rap clique.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
14 Mar. 2025
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The discovery of the Gilgo Beach Four sparked a larger investigation, which unearthed six other sets of remains.—
Kelsey Lentz,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Around 10:30, Portman reappeared to present one of the final sets of the night.—
John Lonsdale,
Rolling Stone,
30 Mar. 2025
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Members of the Kennedy clan have held positions at nearly every level of government.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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This public generational saga goes from ancestral investigation (the Fonda clan migrated from Holland to upstate New York in 1654, then Nebraska, where Henry was born) to cultural exegesis.—
Armond White,
National Review,
4 Apr. 2025
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There are two executions: one with teal elements on the continents and city ring and another with the continents and city ring in gray.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
30 Mar. 2025
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Sweeney opted not to wear her engagement ring for the photoshoot.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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