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This film remains a resonating work within its cult audience—an impressive feat for a project that initially failed so spectacularly. Its enduring popularity and dedicated fanbase attest to its ability to stand the test of time.

MORNING BJ's

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Gas and food prices remain high due to an interconnected web of surging global energy costs, persistent supply chain issues, extreme weather, and complex agricultural factors. Because the two are deeply tied, pain at the pump often translates directly to pain at the checkout counter. It’s only going to get worse, so stock up on the essentials. This is one of the reasons why…

WE RESPECT ALL

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Over 350 languages are spoken in the United States. Some linguistic surveys estimate the total can be closer to 430 when including specific dialects and indigenous languages. However, the three main languages spoken are English, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese.

CAN IT BE?

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America Charted: Cannabis Use Hits Record Highs, Alcohol Use Falls 

DANCING IS ART

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Dance America typically refers to one of three prominent organizations depending on needs: a nationwide ballroom apparel company, a Utah-based dance competition circuit, or a national network of pre-professional dance companies. 1. Dance America Inc. (Dance-wear & Shoes) For over 25 years, this Margate, Florida-based company has been one of the leading suppliers of high-quality ballroom, Latin, and standard dance apparel and footwear. They produce their own ready-to-wear line of tops, dresses, and trousers, and also distribute major international brands like Ray Rose, Supa dance, and Aida. Website: Shop the collection or find retailers at Dance America Inc. Catalog: Browse discounted lines on DanceShopper or men's gear on DanceShopper Men's. 2. Dance America USA (Competitions & Camps) This regional organization hosts highly popular dance competitions, conventions, and camps primarily located in Utah. Their event schedule spans the spring, featuring popular stops like the DA Championship, Spring Fling, and Wasatch Challenge at local venues like Olympus High School and Snow Canyon High School. Website: Check event schedules, register for camps, or stream audio critiques via Dance America USA . Updates: Follow the Dance America USA Instagram for event recaps and competition dates. 3. Regional Dance America (RDA) If you are looking for a pre-professional or nonprofit dance organization, RDA is a national association of dance companies that connects young dancers to performance opportunities, scholarships, and networking regardless of their geographic location. Website: Find member companies and scholarship info at Regional Dance America.

CASTRO REGIME ENDING?

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Will Castro celebrate his 95 birthday in a prison cell? Raúl Modesto Castro Ruz was born 3 June 1931 and was a Cuban gueriila warfare leader and politician, general and revolutionary who served as the first secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba, the most senior position in the one-party communist state, from 2011 to 2021, and President of Cuba between 2008 and 2018, succeeding his brother Fidel Castro. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/05/16/world/americas/cuba-mili…

HE SAYS XI SAYS

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President Xi Jinping reportedly made a comment referring to the United States as a "declining nation" during a Beijing summit.
Donald Trump publicly agreed that Xi was "100% correct" in this assessment, but clarified that the decline applied specifically to the previous Biden administration and not to his current term. Meanwhile, Boeing to Beijing. Kelly Ortberg, the president and CEO of Boeing, traveled to China as part of a U.S. business delegation accompanying President Donald Trump during meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. The trip reportedly focused heavily on trade discussions and potential aircraft orders from China, including a possible purchase of around 200 Boeing jets.

DANGEROUS BRATT

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A child who is ill-mannered, spoiled, or annoying and rebranded as confidently rebellious, unapologetically bold, and playfully honest, often embracing a messy or carefree attitude
Climate models call for what could be a strong to 'super' El Niño brewing this summer
https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/el-nino-worry-9.7198199