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The 42nd iteration of the famed culinary festival will take place this year from June 20-22 and will once again take over the mountain town, transforming it into a food-lover's paradise.
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
Jackson, 59, is a Chicago South Sider, Black progressive and son of a famed civil rights leader.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2025
Related article Winds in Southern California are expected to calm, but the fire threat continues this week
Another wildfire briefly broke out near the famed Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles on Monday, but firefighters quickly put it out, with no damage to nearby structures.
—Chris Boyette, CNN, 21 Jan. 2025
The famed Chinese restaurant received a yellow placard for several health and safety violations.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 10 Jan. 2025
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
Jackson, 59, is a Chicago South Sider, Black progressive and son of a famed civil rights leader.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2025
Related article Winds in Southern California are expected to calm, but the fire threat continues this week
Another wildfire briefly broke out near the famed Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles on Monday, but firefighters quickly put it out, with no damage to nearby structures.
—Chris Boyette, CNN, 21 Jan. 2025
The famed Chinese restaurant received a yellow placard for several health and safety violations.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 10 Jan. 2025
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Reality Bites Hollywood Squares The game show where contestants test their ability to gauge whether famous people are telling lies is back and in prime time.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
18 Jan. 2025
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Brunelle has been on the receiving end of these comparisons, as he was often likened to British actor Rowan Atkinson, famous for playing Mr. Bean.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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Hosted by celebrated guitarist Jennifer Batten and genre-defying violinist Lindsey Stirling, the evening will include live performances and presentations celebrating this year’s honorees.—
Holly Alvarado,
Orange County Register,
25 Jan. 2025
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Last June, the couple celebrated Crew's 6th birthday with a fossil-digging and kite party.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Pacific Ridge School is renowned for its commitment to fostering academic excellence, ethical responsibility, and global engagement.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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Even Saanen’s most renowned, high-end establishments remain low-key and devoid of pretension, like 16 ART-BAR-RESTAURANT, credited by Michelin as Bib Gourmand for an experience and culinary offering that is both high quality and good value.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2025
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Elon Musk appears to go out of his way to antagonize prominent MAGA figures, but experts suggest this could be beneficial for the movement in the long term as the tech billionaire seeks to impact President Donald Trump's second term.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Bass, who was seated in a prominent position next to First Lady Melania Trump during the fire station briefing, thanked Trump for arriving in the city so soon after his inauguration and countered his claim that the city would slow-walk rebuilding efforts.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Go deeper: The most notorious Jan. 6 defendants pardoned by Trump America's second Paris withdrawal is not like the first Trump's inauguration word choices give insight into Trump 2.0 Editor's note: This story was updated with additional developments.—
Avery Lotz,
Axios,
28 Jan. 2025
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The city is notorious for its lack of transparency and accountability, said Parrish, the Miami developer who lives in the Grove.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Famed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/famed. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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