Stephen Groves, Associated Press Published 3:35 p.m. ET March 24, 2021 Sioux Falls, S.D. – When then-President Donald Trump visited Mount Rushmore last year for a fireworks display, Lakota activist Nick Tilsen saw an opportunity to further a goal of returning to Native American tribes control of land they once […]
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Oscar Telecast Faces Backlash Against ‘No Zooms’ Mandate
The Oscars have issued a mandate that there will be no Zoom acceptance speeches during this year’s telecast, but that decision is causing consternation among nominees, who are worried they won’t be able to make the trek to Los Angeles. Studio executives, awards strategists, personal publicists, and the stars and […]
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Chamber Community Awards winners reflect strength in the community
“Strength in Community” was the theme of the Ramona Chamber of Commerce’s Community Awards for 2020 recognition ceremony held outside for the first time. Chamber President Karen Domnitz presented the awards with Chamber Directors Carol Fowler and Cindy Galloway acting as hosts of the March 20 event at the Ramona […]
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The power of touch: Boutique stretching thrives amid COVID
Pandemic-weary Americans starved for human interaction and physical touch are taking advantage of a growing wellness option once reserved for Hollywood actors, rock stars and elite athletes: boutique stretching. Vaccine_Outbreak-Boutique_Stretching_56001 Tara Albarron, 32, works with client Ron Bryant, 55, of Beaver Creek, Ohio, during an assisted stretching session at StretchLab […]
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Duckworth backs off vow to block Biden nominees
Laura Litvan, Bloomberg Published 11:46 a.m. ET March 24, 2021 Two Democratic senators backed off a threat to vote against all of Joe Biden nominees who are White and heterosexual after they received assurances that his administration would bolster its efforts to select Asian-American or Pacific Islander candidates. Tammy Duckworth […]
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How Zack Snyder and the VFX team reimagined ‘Justice League’ and created those new scenes
It may have taken five years, but Zack Snyder’s original vision for Justice League is preserved for posterity in the just-released Snyder Cut, now streaming on HBO Max. But turning the 2017 version of Justice League, which was completed by Joss Whedon, into Zack Snyder’s Justice League wasn’t Snyder’s task […]
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Away luggage sale: Take 30% off
(CNN) — We might not be traveling much right now, but that’s not to say we shouldn’t be prepared for when we can — and to help us get ready for it, Away is currently hosting a Surprise 30% Off Sale, featuring savings on its core collection of Instagram-worthy, […]
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Juliet Balconies Add Drama Without the Tragedy
When Juliet rhapsodizes, “O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo?” Shakespeare wrote that she stood at a window. Subsequent performances, though, depicted Juliet standing on a balconette and that romantic association led to the feature being forever known as the Juliet balcony. A Juliet balcony is typically a balustrade on […]
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Monster parade impresses on the Switch
Flagship monster Magnamalo debuts in Monster Hunter Rise on the Nintendo Switch. Three years after skipping the portable gaming scene altogether for Monster Hunter World, the long-running franchise makes its comeback with a veritable monster parade on the Nintendo Switch with Monster Hunter Rise. It’s both a return to form […]
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This menacing $272,000 Lamborghini Urus SUV has $50,000 in optional features
2021 Lamborghini Urus. Kristen Lee The Lamborghini Urus I reviewed recently had about $50,000 in additional options. They included extra carbon fiber trim and red contrast interior stitching. The final price of my loaner came to $272,193. See more stories on Insider’s business page. Without a shadow of a doubt, […]
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Germany funds vaccine assistance for Holocaust survivors
BERLIN (AP) — Germany has committed millions of dollars in extra funding to help ensure all Holocaust survivors are able to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, an organization that handles claims on behalf of Jewish victims said Wednesday. By virtue of their ages alone, survivors of the Holocaust are at […]
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Boutique stretching thrives amid COVID
Kory Floyd, a professor of communication and psychology at the University of Arizona, said activities that provide social interaction and some relief for “skin hunger” can help people manage stress better. A lack of casual touch — holding hands, hugging, putting one’s arm around somebody, shaking hands — can have […]
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Create a flavor crescendo with from-scratch mole negro paste
I grew up eating mole (pronounced mō-leh). It was part of Mom’s rotation of more special recipes that made an appearance every couple of months. She used a jar of premade mole paste from our local grocer and combined it with homemade chicken stock, peanut butter and sometimes a small […]
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New Gavin Newsom recall poll shows CA voters would keep him
The Capitol dome glows on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, after the sunset in downtown Sacramento. Daniel Kim [email protected] Good morning and welcome to the A.M. Alert! NEWSOM HAS AN EDGE IN NEW POLL Via Lara Korte… In a new survey released Tuesday showed a majority of likely voters would keep […]
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Timme’s time is now as key to Gonzaga’s bid for perfection
Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) reacts to the crowd cheering after defeating Oklahoma in a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Monday, March 22, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast) AJ Mast AP INDIANAPOLIS He was already enjoying a terrific season, and […]
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At last! IKEA opens its first physical store in Mexico on April 8, but you must make an appointment to enter
Furniture, accessories, utensils and even Swedish food are waiting for you at the first IKEA store in Mexico City, know the protocol to go shopping. Grow Your Business, Not Your Inbox Stay informed and join our daily newsletter now! March 23, 2021 3 min read This article was translated from […]
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OVERNIGHT ENERGY: White House pulls deputy Interior secretary amid reported pushback | Fed to form committee focused on climate risks to financial system | Democratic senators call on Biden to sanction Russian gas pipeline Nord Stream 2
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