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Recent Examples of bridgesMilwaukee's older bridges, though, are in better shape than the average Wisconsin bridge built the same decade, the report says.—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Part of why that commercial’s message lands is because men (and doctors) have gotten mixed signals for years.
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Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
There are paintings and sculptures and intricate masks from far-off lands; laboratory and astronomical equipment; second-hand furniture and mirrors; clothing (perfect for early Halloween shopping) and… well, the list goes on and on, covering nine departments and 90,000-plus square feet of shopping.
In the days after the Bondi Beach massacre – allegedly committed by a father and son who had embraced Islamic State ideology – the government announced sweeping new gun laws, tougher rules on hate speech, and stronger powers for the home affairs minister to cancel visas on character grounds.
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Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
Beyond the number of cillíní and burial sites uncovered, the practices surrounding these unconsecrated grounds reveal a complex emotional landscape marked by grief, shame, and trauma, according to the press release.
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Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Feb. 2026
How Often To Clean Linoleum Floors For general cleaning, Marla Mock, president of Molly Maid, recommends removing dust and debris in high-traffic areas daily using a dry microfiber mop.
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Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
Simply take a soft cloth with a mild cleaner and give them a wipe—both to remove dust and grime, and to clear off any lingering germs that might hop from person to person.
Madeira’s walking paths range from high ridgelines to coastal peninsulas and levada routes that trace the island’s irrigation channels.
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Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
North Country National Scenic Trail spans eight states, including more than 1,100 miles in Michigan through urban and rural areas in the upper and lower peninsulas.
The afternoon light crowns the earth in a golden haze, the glow of Hollywood movies during the Great Depression, the glow of Shirley Temple’s curly locks.
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Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
There is also an 8,000 square-foot conservatory that is made of glass, showcasing rare and tropical plants from around the earth.
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Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026