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That Actually Feel Breathable By Annie Blackman While the majority of studies had subjects wear vests only while exercising—usually for an hour or less, a few times a week—a new trial out of Wake Forest University required participants to vest up for most of the day.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
11 Feb. 2025 -
Listen to this article Hundreds of requests for pardons and clemency petitions for federal convictions are filed each year, but usually just a few result in a presidential pardon or commutation of sentence.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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These navigators locate long-term treatment programs, follow up on prescriptions, connect patients with the correct doctors for their other health problems, remind patients about appointments and generally try to keep them engaged in their own care.—
Moises Velasquez-Manoff Robert Petkoff Emma Kehlbeck Zak Mouton,
New York Times,
16 Feb. 2025
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While not all cities’ bus rapid transit lines are the same, the systems are generally defined by several key characteristics: ► Dedicated, bus-only lanes in the center of the roadway.—
Elliott Wenzler,
The Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2025
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The 25-year-old has become a go-to DJ for fashion events, popping up at parties and shows regularly.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
WWD,
11 Feb. 2025
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The event is no stranger to a Hollywood connection either, regularly drawing appearances from high-profile stars.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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While ordinarily that judge’s ruling would only be temporary — a full panel of appellate judges is supposed to evaluate Mr. Trump’s claims in the coming weeks — the case against the president-elect is running out of time.—
Ben Protess,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2025
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Parents ordinarily act in the best interests of their children.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Jan. 2025
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But Chu’s apparent snub for Best Director made his win at Critics Choice — typically, a landmark along the Yellow Brick Road to the Oscars — the big surprise of the night.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
8 Feb. 2025
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The big picture: Past administrations used official government social media accounts and surrogates to spread their messages, typically in the official-speak of Washington.—
Alex Isenstadt,
Axios,
8 Feb. 2025
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His remarks echo similar comments routinely shared by Trump and other Republicans.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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Even if defeat is routinely inevitable for Washington — 1971 is a long time to taste defeat after defeat.—
Jason Jones,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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That gusher of findings will include new observations of exoplanets—or planets orbiting other stars; new surveys of the structure of the Milky Way; and new studies of dark energy, the mysterious, invisible force that causes the universe to expand continuously at an ever-accelerating rate.—
Jeffrey Kluger/Greenbelt,
TIME,
8 Feb. 2025
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Kansas, meanwhile, still seems like a team continuously searching for consistency.—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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Return processes are often messy, but as successes in Iraq and Afghanistan show, coordinating repatriation can enhance the protection of displaced communities and reduce the likelihood for further displacement upon return.—
Jesse Marks,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Feb. 2025
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An illustrious modeling career means Elsesser is often jet-setting the globe, and as a result, her time at home has become her vacation time.—
Mayer Rus,
Architectural Digest,
11 Feb. 2025
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