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Compiled using global safety rankings, including the Global Peace Index, alongside firsthand insights from its worldwide expat community, the list aims to identify destinations where retirees can live comfortably—and feel secure doing it.
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
But no organization can replace the value of firsthand experience.
—Mary D. Kane, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2026
And the January 6th Oral History Project Act preserves firsthand accounts so the truth of that day can never be erased or rewritten.
—Norma Torres, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026
Beauboeuf-Lafontant described Renfrow Smith as her family’s memory keeper, preserving two centuries of family history through firsthand recollection.
—Nick El Hajj, Des Moines Register, 5 Jan. 2026
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Incorporate elements such as scented hand soaps or fragrant eucalyptus branches in an en suite bathroom to give your primary suite a spa-like feel.—
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Following earlier issues with its primary IMU, the mission switched to a backup unit that experienced accelerated wear, leaving MAVEN unable to fully rely on either system.—
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That is a direct threat against the people of this state, who dared to vote against him three times, and who continue to stand up for freedom with courage and empathy and profound grace.—
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In the last 12 months, over 60,000 federal employees who had provided direct veteran healthcare services, including us having a care team around us, have been laid off or paid off to retire early.—
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The highly skilled team — including neonatologists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and pediatric specialists — provides immediate access to advanced treatments and technology, improving outcomes and offering families peace of mind.—
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The video also appeared to depict the officers did not take immediate steps to ensure that Good received emergency medical care after the shooting took place.—
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“Firsthand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firsthand. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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