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These are among the many questions posed by Simon Morrison’s sprawling biography of place, which seeks to understand a nation through the life of its largest city, tracing Moscow’s evolution via dozens of historical upheavals, from war, famine, drought, and much, much more.—
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Evans’ historic eight terms as the first Black chief judge saw the county through reforms, changes and upheavals including the elimination of cash bail and the COVID-19 pandemic.—
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When wet clothes are placed near exterior walls—which are much colder than interior walls in the winter—moisture rises to the cold surface, creating the perfect conditions for trapping moisture and causing mold growth.—
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During this season, sap rises to the top of the tree.—
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Whatever happens, for now, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle still retain their titles and likely would at least until Prince William ascends to the throne.—
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Bing Crosby’s Ultimate Christmas ascends 7-5 with 59,000 equivalent album units (up 15%), while Nat King Cole’s The Christmas Song returns to the top 10 with an 11-6 jump (50,000, up 17%).—
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While the exact cause of this condition is not fully understood, vitiligo is believed to be immune-mediated, as the body mounts an inappropriate immune response targeting the melanocytes.—
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The sound design, meanwhile, is extraordinary, especially at the start of the film, when Laxe mounts a rave in the desert, surrounded by massive cliffs.—
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His sister administered back thrusts and, eventually, an abdominal thrust formerly called the Heimlich maneuver.—
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In the story, there is a lot of comedy that naturally arises from tragic moments, from dark, depressing moments.—
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In the decades since, analytical philosophers have produced all manner of models meant to explain how consciousness arises.—
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The seven-mile Torreya Challenge Loop steadily climbs and dips, meandering over creeks, an old forest road, and blackberry brambles, following a ridge where mountain laurels bloom in the spring and visitors can find the steepest incline in the park.—
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Keep going and the path climbs to the top of the arch, a high perch with breath-snatching panoramas.—
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Many of these breeds, like bulldogs, French bulldogs, pugs, shih tzus, Pekingese, and Japanese chin, are well-suited to shorter walks and indoor play and are prone to overheating, so their activity should be adjusted accordingly.—
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French bulldogs, pugs, and other short-nosed dog breeds have had a grip on dog lovers for years now.—
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“Upsweeps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upsweeps. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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