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NHL Power Rankings: Capitals retain the crown, plus each team's most intriguing game before 4 Nations

NHL teams will be taking a break in the middle of February for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, featuring star players from each team playing for the United States, Canada, Sweden and Finland. But before that event begins, which games are the most intriguing? As part of this week’s updated edition of the Power Rankings, […]

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US economic losses from natural disasters soared in 2024, even as they eased globally

Economic losses from hurricanes and other natural disasters soared in the U.S. last year and were above average globally, reflecting another year of costly severe storms, floods and droughts. Damage caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton helped push total economic losses from natural disasters in the U.S. to $217.8 billion last year, according to insurance

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Everything you need to know for NFL conference championship games: Score picks, predictions and storylines

The AFC and NFC conference championships are here! Sunday’s slate starts with surging rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders taking on the Philadelphia Eagles. Then the Kansas City Chiefs will host MVP contender Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. Our NFL Nation reporters bring us the biggest keys to both games, and analytics

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Josh Allen has always been 'that guy': Teammates past and present reflect on Allen's leadership skills

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Building a connection with the players around him has always been important to Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen. Even when he was in high school in Firebaugh, California, Allen would gather his wide receivers and running backs to practice in the summer. The idea came from something his offensive coordinator Mike

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Ethereal Elegance Bedroom: Board with Shopping List

Style: Modern Romantic Minimalism Color Combination: soft cream, warm taupe, cognac brown, matte black with brass accents Who is it for: Ideal for couples wanting luxurious comfort without traditional frills. Budget: $-$$ Ethereal Elegance Bedroom – Shopping List Below we present a curated list of products presented on the board: Tips and suggestions Colors That

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When 3 Editors Recommend the Same Sleek, Trend-Proof Boot, You Definitely Want to Listen

When 3 Editors Recommend the Same Sleek, Trend-Proof Boot, You Definitely Want to Listen

Year after year, knee-high boots are one footwear choice that we can always rely on. This elegant pair is one that we can spot through almost every season, bar a few days of high summer, accompanying looks from mini dresses to flowing midi skirts, and even peeking out under tailored trousers. Finding that one pair

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No Polished Outfit Is Complete Without a Belt—4 Styles I'm Adding to Trousers and Skirts Now

No Polished Outfit Is Complete Without a Belt—4 Styles I'm Adding to Trousers and Skirts Now

I’ll admit it—for the longest time, belts were never really on my radar. Up until recently, I saw them as purely functional, barely considering their style and never entertaining the idea of investing in them beyond the basic leather style I would reach for. But lately, I’ve had a complete change of heart—a lightbulb moment.

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SJK Architects wraps multi-generational Indian home with wooden shutters

Indian studio SJK Architects has completed The Light House, a home in Nagpur lined with openable wooden shutters that evoke traditional perforated screens or jaalis. Located in a dense urban area in the city, the five-storey home is designed to provide more space for a multi-generational family on a plot adjacent to their previous home,

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BIG's Amager Bakke was the most significant building of 2018

We continue our 21st-Century Architecture: 25 Years 25 Buildings series with BIG’s ski-jump-topped power plant, the studio’s signature building that combines sustainability with fun. The Amager Bakke power station is a building like no other, a typology that has never been built before and may never be built again. As Rowan Moore wrote in the Guardian,

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