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The Summit Hotel offers an array of culinary delights for a satisfying dining experience. On the hotel's fourth floor, Overlook Kitchen+Bar boasts spectacular views of Madisonville, featuring a spacious rooftop seating area complete with gardens and...
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In the second matchup of their opening series, the Atlanta Braves faced off against the New York Mets, concluding with another victory for Atlanta, who triumphed 5-0 in front of a packed house of 39,926 fans. Scheduled for Thursday, the series finale...
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Cardi B has aligned herself with a rising wave of musicians expressing anxiety over the stringent immigration policies enforced by the Trump administration. However, the Grammy-winning artist clarifies that her quietude is not rooted in indifference;...
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Tributes have been flooding in for Ananda Lewis, the iconic MTV VJ and celebrated host of BET’s Teen Summit, following her passing at the age of 52. Beloved BET personality and radio DJ Donnie Simpson expressed his sorrow, stating, “I just learned of...