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Sarah Hall is a news writer for the New State OK. She's a writer and editor who has worked on projects ranging from politics to art to pop culture, and she likes to think that her job description says it all: "I write things." In her free time, she reads books and listens to podcasts, watches TV shows and movies with her husband.

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It 'keeps Walt alive in the medium he pioneered': Imagineers defend new Walt Disney robot

“It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.” That’s one of Walt Disney’s most popular quotes, often used in the context of the theme park marvels imagined by the company he created. Over the decades Walt Disney Imagineering, the secretive arm of the Walt Disney Co. devoted to theme park experiences, has dreamed up a […]

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How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Paul Feig

Onscreen, multihyphenate screenwriter-director-producer Paul Feig is best known for fun and funny films such as “Bridesmaids,” “Last Christmas” and “A Simple Favor.” And offscreen, he’s known for his impeccable sense of style, enthusiastic embrace of cocktail culture (his Artingstall’s gin brand makes frequent cameos in his movies) and, it turns out, a penchant for all

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Rosemary Shrager to cycle 450 miles in Hendy fight against food poverty

TV chef Rosemary Shrager is gearing up for an epic 450-mile cycling challenge this June in a bid to raise awareness and vital funds to help tackle food poverty. Starting at Land’s End in Cornwall and finishing at the White Cliffs of Dover in Kent, the 74-year-old celebrity chef will take on the ambitious journey

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Used car retail prices climb as dealer confidence rises on strong demand

The used car market continued to show resilience in April, with average retail prices rising by 1.5% month-on-month and sales volumes growing despite economic and political uncertainty, according to new data from Auto Trader. This represents the strongest monthly growth since April 2023 and marks the first time in 19 months that prices have not

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AM Awards 2025: the results, winners and picture highlights

AM recognised the best performers in the motor industry at its annual awards ceremony in London tonight. Read on to find out who won the prestigious awards. And look out for a special AM Awards digital report, with citations for all winners, later in May. @AMchatter | #AMAwards | LinkedIn Pictures from the evening 125 Our sponsors   Categories, winners,

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Starbucks Is Hiring In-Store Human Workers After Replacing People With Machines — and Finding It Didn't Work

Starbucks has found that removing human labor in favor of machines doesn’t work for the company — so now the coffee chain is hiring old-fashioned human baristas at thousands of stores. Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol stated in a call with investors earlier this week that the company’s effort to reduce headcount over the past few

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"Jocks in Jills" podcast hosts Tessa Bonhomme and Julia Tocheri spotlight women's hockey

“Jocks in Jills” podcast hosts Tessa Bonhomme and Julia Tocheri spotlight women’s hockey – CBS News Tessa Bonhomme and Julia Tocheri, the voices behind the hit podcast “Jocks in Jills,” share how their love for women’s hockey is turning up the volume on the sport’s excitement and potential. Source link

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How Many Small Businesses Exist in the U.S.? Most Americans Have No Idea, According to a New Survey.

Most people feel personally and emotionally connected to the small businesses in their communities, but they underestimate how widespread small businesses are on a broader scale. That’s according to a new report released Wednesday by digital marketing and automation platform Constant Contact. The report gathered responses from over 8,000 people in the U.S., U.K., Canada,

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