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NASA Tech Breathes Life Into Potentially Game-Changing Antenna Design
Some 30 years ago, a young engineer named Christopher Walker was home in the evening making chocolate pudding when he got what turned out to be a very serendipitous call from his mother. Taking the call, he shut off the stove and stretched plastic wrap over the pot to keep the pudding fresh. By the…
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15 Halloween Parties, Parades, and Events in the DC-Area
Photograph courtesy of The Boro. Happy Hallo-weekend, DC! Halloween is starting early this weekend with a ton of dance parties, kid-friendly festivals, and creepy attractions to attend. Put on your favorite scary—or playful—costume, and celebrate the season at one of these area events. PARTIES Wunder Garten | through October 31 Wunder Garten is transforming its…
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These Are the Top Camping Trends for 2024
If travel in 2023 was driven by a need to check off dream items and do it all, 2024 is going to be all about slowing down and spending time in nature, according to a survey conducted by Campspot, an online marketplace for family campgrounds, cabins, glamping, and RV spots. The survey, which polled almost…
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Senators’ Shane Pinto hit with NHL’s first ever gambling-related suspension, will serve 41-game ban
Getty Images Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto has been suspended 41 games by the NHL for violating the league’s gambling rules, according to a statement from the league. It is the league’s first gambling-related suspension since online gambling began. The league’s investigation revealed that Pinto never bet on NHL games and considers the matter closed.…
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Claire’s Adds Kohl’s to Growing Roster of Retail Partnerships
Claire’s is adding to its growing retail presence through a new partnership with Kohl’s that will see an assortment of the brand’s jewelry, accessories and cosmetics featured in Kohl’s stores nationwide in time for the holiday season. Claire’s activation at Kohl’s began rolling out in early October and will be live at 700 Kohl’s across…
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An Eater’s Guide to Phuket, Thailand’s Island Hotspot
Phuket is one of the biggest travel destinations in the world. In 2022, 9 million tourists visited Thailand’s largest island (down from 15 million in 2018) in search of white-sand beaches, clear waters, and palm trees. Most visitors beeline for resorts and hotels that ring the coastline, which do deliver the goods for beachgoers. The…
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Meghan Markle in negotiations for multimillion-dollar Audible podcast deal
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is reportedly on the verge of signing a multimillion-dollar contract with Audible, Amazon’s podcast production partner. This deal could potentially mark a significant turning point in her Hollywood career. According to sources, the proposed contract is generating considerable buzz and is expected to yield an even larger payout than…
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Southwest Just Added New Routes to the Caribbean, Mexico, and More
Southwest Airlines expanded its schedule for next summer with new routes to the Caribbean, Orlando, Mexico, and more. Starting June 4, 2024, the airline will launch nonstop routes between Orlando and Cancun, Grand Cayman, Nassau, Providenciales in Turks and Caicos, Punta Cana, and San José, Costa Rica, the airline announced on Thursday. These flights will…
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11 Cool Fall Food Events Around DC
Food industry attendees at the Chefs for Equality event in 2018. Photograph courtesy of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. Chefs for Equality at the National Building Museum 401 F St., NWMore than 150 DC chefs and food professionals gather at the Penn Quarter museum on Monday, October 30 to raise funds for the Human Rights…
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Haunt these CU music events for an epic Halloweekend
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