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Obituaries to wish for in 2026
Commentary: “I’ve never wished a man dead, but I have read some obituaries with great pleasure,” is a quote often misattributed to Mark Twain but was actually said by famed
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An open letter to 2026
Haters of Puerto Rican super-duper megastar, Bad Bunny because “He’s not even American!” was downright hysterical. We can’t wait to watch his Super Bowl Halftime Show. Bun, please perform entirely in Spanish and grab your crotch a million times.
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The USA badly losing the real energy / tech race
In 2024, 17.3 million electric cars were made worldwide, and China produced 70% of them. Chinese companies are also making the world’s cheapest and best value cars.
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Antoni Porowski wants youto talk about sex — and PrEP— like you talk about food
The Queer Eye show has changed our lives and allowed us to have so many opportunities beyond our wildest dreams.
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India Sherry
My hope for 2026 is that we can come to the understanding and agreement that we are all like-minded people in the world living for the same thing — peace, love, and acceptance.
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The ‘Bartender Bunch’ have stories to tell
One last look at what Montrose Star's 2025 Bartenders of the Month had to say when asked, “What’s the craziest thing you’ve seen from behind the bar?”
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Diversity shines through with ISHIDA Dance Company
By SA Tripi We are once again being given the opportunity to see some of the most visually stunning dance by the critically acclaimed choreographer Brett Ishida. I had the
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Galveston shouts HELLO, 2026!
For 2026 to be a good year, we must make our voices known and show that there is strength in numbers. This horrible thing cannot last forever.
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Happy, healthy New Year !
are a wonderful plant-based protein that Chickpeas are an excellent source of fiber. One cup of garbanzos has 14.5 grams of protein, which is twenty percent of the recommended daily amount for a 185-pound adult.
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’99 Ways to Die And How to Avoid Them’ by Ashely Alker, MD
You want to live a long and healthy life. Kind of. But what about the chancy things you do, that you don’t know might kill you? What about those inside “99 Ways to Die”?