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Beltran — who received 57.1% of the vote last year — is in his third year of eligibility, so induction is likely coming sooner rather than later for the former five-tool center fielder.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
20 Jan. 2025 -
On April 28th, 1967, Ali refused induction into the U.S. military.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
17 Jan. 2025
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Four days after the ordination policy change took effect, Cox petitioned the local United Methodist authority’s board of ordained ministry to reconsider her application for commissioning.—
David Farré,
The Tennessean,
10 July 2024
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For most of the 50-plus years since his ordination, Ramazzini has been bishop in San Marcos and then Huehuetenango.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2024
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While federal investments in HBCUs reached historic highs under the former Biden administration—including $1.3 billion in funding announced in September 2024, bringing the total to $17 billion over four years—these institutions remain underfunded.—
Kizzy Cox,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2025
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Liang has become the Sam Altman of China — an evangelist for AI technology and investment in new research.—
David Goldman,
CNN,
27 Jan. 2025
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Popular on Variety The installation, located deep within the forest, challenges viewers to reconsider their perceptions of nature and art.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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Simultaneously, Israeli airstrikes destroyed multiple military installations, including fighter jets and weapon caches across Syria.—
Hadeel Al-Shalchi,
NPR,
23 Jan. 2025
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The group in its ethics complaint also took aim at the unknown private funding source for Jackson’s investiture ceremony at the Library of Congress, arguing it should’ve been disclosed.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
3 Jan. 2025
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Honors are typically awarded throughout the year by the King, Prince William (the Prince of Wales) or Princess Anne (the Princess Royal) during investitures at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle or the Palace of Holyroodhouse, located in Edinburgh, Scotland.—
Rachel Burchfield,
People.com,
31 Dec. 2024
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This story is from an installment of The Oeno Files, our weekly insider newsletter to the world of fine wine.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
27 Jan. 2025
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The film established a franchise that kept her employed for five more installments.—
Danny Horn,
EW.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Investing in press pitching services, podcast guest spots, and feature placements in top publications can boost credibility and visibility significantly.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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And the unveiling was made all the more special thanks to its placement next to his late dad, Steve Irwin.—
Clare Fisher,
People.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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