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The Cuban women who whisper to cigar rollers
El País
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August 2, 2025
Felicia Alejandra Torres Rodríguez sits down and rings the bell. Seconds later, the cigar rollers take off their headphones and put away their cell phones. La lectora — the cigar reader — arrives punctually at 11:00 a.m. to read the second batch...
119 JCPenney stores sold: See which locations are sold in San Diego County
CBS 8 San Diego - California
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The JCPenney locations that are part of the sale cover 35 states and Puerto Rico, with 21 in Texas and 19 in California, some of which are in San Diego County. WASHINGTON — A Boston-based private equity firm is purchasing 119 JCPenney stores for...
The 60 Best Songs Ever Written About New York City
The Village Voice
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August 1, 2025
→ This article is the second in a series celebrating 70 years of the Voice. Watch this space between now and October 26, 2025, as we count down to our Platinum Anniversary. ← [August 1, 2025: Please note that the below survey was originally...
La nueva Comisionada de Parques hace historia
Manhattan Times News - New York
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July 31, 2025
La nueva Comisionada de Parques hace historia Fotos: Oficina de Fotografía de la Alcaldía Llámenla La Comisionada. Iris Rodríguez-Rosa, la recién nombrada comisionada de Parques, asiste a la ceremonia de izamiento de la bandera de Puerto Rico el 3...
119 JCPenney stores nationwide sold: See the ones in the Houston area
KHOU - Texas
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July 30, 2025
The JCPenney locations that are part of the sale cover 35 states and Puerto Rico with 21 in Texas and 19 in California. HOUSTON — A Boston-based private equity firm is purchasing 119 JCPenney stores for nearly $1 billion, about five years after...
"It Goes to Show Representation Does Still Matter": Luciane Buchanan on Powerful Chief of War Role
Who What Wear
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August 1, 2025
"I should go back to that wig store and be like, "Thank you, guys! You really did it," Luciane Buchanan says with a giggle. The New Zealand actress is referring to the $100 synthetic wig she picked up for her chemistry read with Jason Momoa for...
Andrés González Vega, WWII Veteran
PR51st
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July 30, 2025
Andrés González Vega, one of the few living World War II veterans, is working on a memoir. NBC News shared his story. González Vega served in Panama during World War II. Around 5,000 Puerto Rican soldiers were stationed inn Panama during World War...
Americans warned as Caribbean destinations see rising safety alerts
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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July 31, 2025
With the U.S. government reissuing its travel advisory for Haiti as the country adds a terrorism indicator to its Level 4: “Do Not Travel” status, the U.S. Department of State has recently elevated travel advisories for a number of Caribbean...
119 JCPenney stores sold: See the full list of locations
KYTX/CBS 19 - Texas
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The JCPenney locations that are part of the sale cover 35 states and Puerto Rico with 21 in Texas and 19 in California. WASHINGTON — A Boston-based private equity firm is purchasing 119 JCPenney stores for nearly $1 billion, about five years after...
Scoreboard — August 3, 2025
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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August 3, 2025
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Chow Down with John Batchelor at Empanada Grill
Yes Weekly - North Carolina
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Rosa Melendez grew up in Puerto Rico, then lived in New York and Florida. She was a restaurant manager in Asheville before relocating to Greensboro. Laurie Conrad’s grandmother owned Casey’s Barbecue. They owned Firehouse Sub shops in Asheville...
Metro man warns against off-app rides after being stranded with his belongings stolen
WSBTV - Georgia
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August 2, 2025
CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — A Clayton County man is urging others to always use rideshare apps after he says he was stranded and had his belongings stolen by a driver he hired off the Uber platform. Justino Noel DeJesus said the incident happened...
Wagyu And Whiskey: How To Dine In Style At The Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC
Forbes
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Bourbon Steak officially opened in Washington, D.C. in 2008. Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC Washington D.C. has served as the capital of the United States since 1790, and in the modern era, this scenic city doubles as a world-class tourist...
Park Hotels (PK) Q2 FFO Beats by 237%
myMotherLode - California
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August 1, 2025
Park Hotels & Resorts (PK -3.94%), a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on large-scale hotels in key urban and resort markets, posted its Q2 2025 earnings on July 31. The release showcased a notable outperformance on its adjusted funds...
BetMGM Bonus Code “CUSE150″: Exclusive $150 sports betting deal for Leagues Cup!
Syracuse.com - New York
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August 2, 2025
For Friday, August 1, 2025, BetMGM bonus code CUSE150 gives new users in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Michigan, and West Virginia the chance to score a $150 betting bonus ahead of Saturday’s Leagues Cup soccer slate. With Inter Miami and Orlando City...
How Underwater Microphones Helped The US Detect Russian Subs Entering The Atlantic
SlashGear
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August 2, 2025
The Cold War introduced the world to the concept of mutually assured destruction. This was an arms race that saw sides on both sides of the Iron Curtain scrabble to gain an edge. One area where this was fought was under the ocean. However, despite...
You gotta believe it: Sweetwater Valley 10U all-stars capture SoCal state championship
The Star-News - California
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August 1, 2025
Virtually everyone associated with baseball at any level is familiar with the Little League World Series. For those who have participated, it has served as a steppingstone to college and the pros. It also serves as a steppingstone to higher...
Local World Series once again fails to disappoint
Coastal Point - Delaware
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July is a month of traditions for our little slice of Heaven by the shore. The Fourth of July is an event that is shared by every corner of our great nation, but is celebrated in our area in particular by both locals and people who save all year...
2 Arizona destinations among Top 100 Hotel Restaurants in America
AZ Big Media - Arizona
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July 31, 2025
Hotel restaurants are no longer just convenient pit stops for weary travelers—they’ve become destinations in their own right. New insights from OpenTable and KAYAK cement a growing cultural shift: travelers are choosing where to go and stay based...
Delta is increasing flights to 10 nonstop destinations from Boston
Boston.com - Massachusetts
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August 1, 2025
Flights A Delta Air Lines jet takes off from Logan International Airport in June 2022. By Kristi Palma August 1, 2025 | 3:23 PM 1 minute to read Share Close Send this article to your social connections. Share Send this article to your social...