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Mitchell latest to join loaded St. John's via portal

Cincinnati transfer Dillon Mitchell has committed to St. John’s, sources told ESPN, likely cementing the Red Storm as a preseason top-five team. Mitchell, who visited St. John’s earlier this month, spent last season with the Bearcats after beginning his career with two seasons at Texas. A 6-foot-8 forward, Mitchell was a top-five recruit and McDonald’s […]

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Blossom chandelier by Brand Van Egmond

Dezeen Showroom: Dutch lighting design studio Brand Van Egmond aimed to reflect the natural growth of plants in the Blossom chandelier, which is made of borosilicate glass. Designed by the studio’s founder William Brand, the Blossom chandelier shows a creative approach to bringing natural elements into interiors. The Blossom chandelier is informed by natural growth

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Weekly mortgage demand plunges nearly 13%, as interest rates hit 2-month high

Higher interest rates, as well as concern over where the broader economy is headed, is causing mortgage demand to drop sharply. Last week, total mortgage application volume fell 12.7% compared with the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan

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IRS in turmoil: Leadership changes, exits, and tax threats shake agency

WASHINGTON — The height of tax season was the height of turmoil at the IRS. The agency shuffled through three acting directors over the course of a week. It’s preparing to lose tens of thousands of workers to layoffs and voluntary retirements. And President Donald Trump is weighing in on which nonprofits should lose their

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Aumenta la desinformación sobre el sarampión, y las personas le prestan atención, dice una encuesta

Mientras la epidemia de sarampión más grave en una década ha causado la muerte de dos niños y se ha extendido a 27 estados sin dar señales de desacelerar, las creencias sobre la seguridad de la vacuna contra esta infección y la amenaza de la enfermedad se polarizan rápido, alimentadas por las opiniones antivacunas del

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I Called the Cuffed Jeans Trend—7 Shoes Fashion People Are Wearing With the Chic Denim Style

I Called the Cuffed Jeans Trend—7 Shoes Fashion People Are Wearing With the Chic Denim Style

I called the cuffed jeans trend last summer, and it’s been an absolute pleasure to see the cool denim pop up everywhere over the past couple of months. The chic jeans style feels fresh and offers a cool change-up to your usual denim outfits. They also come in various washes, lengths, and fits, making them

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China to retaliate with sanctions on US officials, NGO leaders over Hong Kong issues

HONG KONG — China will sanction United States officials, lawmakers and leaders of non-governmental organizations who it says have “performed poorly” on Hong Kong issues, the foreign ministry announced. The U.S. in March sanctioned six Chinese and Hong Kong officials who it alleged were involved in “transnational repression” and acts threatening to further erode the

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Studio Naqshbandi surrounds Indian spiritual hub with bio-ponds for "journey of discovery"

Indian practice Studio Naqshbandi has completed the Sri Aurobindo Integral Life Centre, a partially walled spiritual education hub in western India surrounded by rainwater harvesting ponds. The centre by Auroville-based Studio Naqshbandi is designed to be the “living soul” of AURO University and is located at the heart of its 47-hectare Earthspace campus in the

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