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The Ku Klux Klan maintained a shadowy presence in Hanceville well into the second half of the 20th century; KKK meetings took place in some homes and hideaways here as recently as the 1980s.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026 -
Moonglow channels some of the sultry, smoky atmosphere of those films, with Isaac Banks’ shadowy cinematography turning Manila into a colorful setting for all the double-crossings and back-stabbings, as well as a few heavy glances between the two leads.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
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The series begins with a murder in tiny Dahlonega, an indistinct town an hour from Atlanta.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
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What is Father Jud Duplenticy’s body art, so blurry and indistinct?—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
18 Dec. 2025
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To observe the faintest and most distant objects in the universe, telescopes need dark, dry and stable skies, conditions that are increasingly rare on Earth.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Kabocha is usually dark green or orange with faint stripes or bumps on the outside, with vibrant orange flesh on the inside.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
9 Feb. 2026
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For a woman so shrouded in mystery of her own making, Trump seemingly always finds a way to surprise both fans and, yes, the critics.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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Men gathered to pay their final respects, carrying the shrouded bodies through the streets before praying over them.—
Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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His process combines acrylic sprays, clouded gradients, and thick, deliberate brushstrokes to achieve depth, contrast and luminosity.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Some partnerships could deepen and strengthen through honesty and vulnerability, while others become clouded by the fear of change.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said earlier Monday that his caucus would have a discussion on the contempt resolutions later in the week but remained noncommittal on whipping votes against them.—
Stephen Groves,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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Several of America’s main European partners have declined or been noncommittal, including Britain, France and Germany.—
Josh Boak,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
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That might not be a huge deal with temperature forecasts in the mid-60s, but during a long game, teams prefer the shaded side even in moderate weather.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Floor-to-ceiling glass doors slide open onto either shaded balconies, patios with hot tubs, or the beach, depending on the room type.—
Lauren Harano,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
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With an itinerary that can swing from luaus to local restaurants and misty uplands to deep-sea diving, Hawaii demands a packing list as versatile as the islands themselves.—
Natalie Hammond,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Rich espresso brown, a nail shade that’s been consistently trending since fall, anchors blues in every hue, from misty cornflower to vibrant teal and turquoise.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Sphinxlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sphinxlike. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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