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Such events often reflect leverage unwinds rather than fundamental shifts.—
Alice Liu,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026 -
Below, Usher gives AD a peek into his life in Atlanta, dad duties, and how a hitmaker unwinds at home.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
12 Nov. 2025
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In a riveting story, published in this week’s issue, Ava Kofman unravels the mystery of Guojun and Silvia’s strange and troubling project.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Night Of unravels the yarn with lurid details and lots of plot twists.—
Stephanie Bai,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026
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The film, without proving didactic, untangles the complications of finding appropriate care for someone with her cognitive disabilities, as Emily and Bob struggle with a healthcare system that isn’t set up to support people like her.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Unspools.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unspools. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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