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Ken Bensinger

Law Firm Defending Trump Seeks to Withdraw From a Long-Running Case

The firm, LaRocca Hornik, has represented Donald Trump’s political operation in numerous suits dating to his first presidential run, including a pregnancy discrimination case in New York.

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Jesse McKinley and Kate Christobek

Trump Trial Takeaways: Judge Merchan Fines Trump $9,000 for Gag Order Violations

Donald J. Trump was fined for contempt and warned of jail time before a lawyer testified about how he struck deals to silence two women who said they had trysts with the former president.

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Sharon Otterman

Columbia Officials Said They Had ‘No Choice’ But to Call the Police to Clear Protest

Columbia’s president expressed regret about calling in the police to clear a previous protest. On Tuesday, she said she had “no choice” after protesters occupied a building on campus.

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Chat My Ear Off About Your Book Preferences And I'll Give You A Summer Holiday Rec

When you fully immerse yourself in the right vacation, your wildest fantasies can quickly turn into nonfiction!

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Anne Hathaway Just Shared That She’s Five Years Sober, So Here’s A Reminder Of Why She Decided To Give Up Alcohol For 18 Years

Prompted by a hungover school drop-off with her son, Anne revealed in 2019 that she made the “extreme” decision to cut out alcohol completely.

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John Oswald

Lost your spark? Here are 5 ways to make a smooth career move

When her “sense of wonder” started to wane, this communications agency founder needed a change. Here’s how she took her career to an enriching new level.

Since 2007, I have been immersed in the public relations field. Initially, I did this at communications agencies and as an independent consultant, until in 2020, I founded my own strategic communications firm. It has been a highly rewarding experience, as it has given me the opportunity to work with talented entrepreneurs and...

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John Oswald

Loss and tragedy taught this CEO the importance of succession planning

The death of her dad and, 10 years later, a debilitating bicycle crash taught this edtech CEO and founder how succession planning is key to safeguarding organizations against disruption.

Life happens. Loss, illness, injury, family drama, or other challenges. No one is immune to the ups and downs of being human. And life doesn’t care about your job title. For top leaders, uncertain times make succession planning crucial: Who runs things when you can’t?

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Adele Peters

How architects designed this gorgeous Oslo building to never need air conditioning

Snohetta’s new “triple-zero” office building doesn’t buy energy for heating, cooling, or ventilation.

In a typical office building, there are thousands of feet of vents along with fans that push around air. A new mixed-use building in Oslo doesn’t have any of these—and it also doesn’t have any HVAC bills.

“We have a triple zero goal for this project that we wouldn’t have to buy any energy for heating, ventilation, or cooling,” says Anne Cecilie Haug, the lead architect on...

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Elizabeth Segran

Disney is getting in on the tween skincare craze

Bubble, a skincare brand with a cult following among Gen Alpha, is partnering with Disney on two skincare kits aimed at tweens.

Today’s tweens, as you may have heard, are crazy about skincare. Hoards of 8- to 12-year-olds are flooding Sephora en masse. And despite the fact that their skin is as dewy and pore-free as it will ever be in their lifetimes, brands and influencers have somehow convinced these children that they need nine-step skincare regimes.

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Tim Bontemps

'Amazing' Maxey's clutch heroics keep 76ers alive

Tyrese Maxey scored seven points in the final 25 seconds of regulation to save the 76ers from elimination.

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How to watch Borussia Dortmund vs. PSG online for free

TL;DR: Watch Borussia Dortmund vs. PSG for free on ServusTV. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The Champions League is arguably the most prestigious club competition in the world of football, and now only four teams are left with a chance of lifting the trophy. Did Borussia Dortmund expect to be here? Probably not, but they are now only two games away from the biggest game of their lives. Unfortunately for them, PSG and Kylian Mbappé stand in...

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Save 86% on a lifetime Dollar Flight Club membership

TL;DR: A lifetime Dollar Flight Club membership (Premium Plus+ Plan) is on sale for £55.91, saving you 86% on list price.

From going on incognito mode to setting price alerts to booking months in advance, there are a plethora of tips doled out by folks in the name of cheaper airfare. But the truth is scoring deals on flights is much harder now than it used to be, with most purported tricks falling short of delivering substantial savings.

Rather than dedicating endless hours to hunting down...

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53 of the best Harvard University courses you can take online for free

TL;DR: A wide range of online courses from Harvard University are available to take for free on edX, including lessons on AI, Python, JavaScript, and more.

edX is a goldmine for people who love to learn but don't want to spend money doing it. The online provider hosts literally thousands of courses from some of the biggest names in education, including Harvard University.

Yep, you could become a student of Harvard University without spending anything (and without leaving home). You can find...

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Jonathan Wolfe and Benjamin Royer

U.C.L.A. Declares Encampment Illegal and Says Protesters Should Leave

University of California, Los Angeles officials had tolerated an encampment for several days but warned Tuesday night that protesters face consequences if they stay.

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If You Want Happy Feet, Add These 28 Cute And Comfy Shoes To Your Cart

You feet and style will thank you.

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23 Infamous Celeb Feuds That Range From So Random To Downright Bizarre

TBT to the time M.I.A. went to war with the New York Times over truffle fries.

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The 17 Creepiest Towns In The US, According To People Who Visited Them

"We got followed by two cars the entire time we were there, and the whole town felt exactly like something you would see in a Stephen King novel."

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We Asked A Bedding Designer Where To Get The 10 Most Affordable Linen Sheets

With linen costs rising, it pays to ask the experts where to find the best prices.

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