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The Hall of Fame forward and all-time franchise leader in nearly every major statistical category walked into the arena with Timberwolves co-owners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez after player introductions, receiving a roar from the crowd and patting his heart with his hand.—
CBS News, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
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Will foundations stop patting themselves on the back for diversity pledges and start funding the Black innovation ecosystem at scale?— Felecia Hatcher, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
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Here's the best way to store raspberries to prevent mushy, molding fruits.— Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
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This basic burger recipe from former Bon Appétit editor Claire Saffitz is an evergreen favorite, full of smart techniques for molding a stellar homemade burger—juicy, flavorful beef that’s never dry or mealy.— Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
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Some even suggested galaxies could still be chock-full of gas but somehow not forming stars, which would be a real head-scratcher for anyone trying to understand stellar nurseries.— Paul Sutter, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2026
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Potatoes planted in the garden a few months ago are forming potatoes underground and the plants are starting to decline.— Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
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The National Conflict Resolution Center has hosted this event for 38 years now, to recognize individuals and organizations working with passion and purpose toward a better future for all Americans.— Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
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Clear, kind boundaries keep things working.— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
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They were charged with fashioning something to fill a late Saturday night slot, then occupied by Johnny Carson reruns or old movies.— Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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My concerns were deepest around Narcizo, a brilliant drummer who, among other things, eschews the use of cymbals in fashioning a playing style that sounds like nobody else.— Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2026
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