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He researched for a decade to write his very first novel.
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And just like that, we’re now in the middle of September.
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For these entrepreneurs, their plans for growth extend beyond their own sales.
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Giorgio Vitale will be "the first [creative director] outside the Armani family." At Versace, Vitale was also the first non-family member to oversee design.
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Glaiza De Castro took several pregnancy tests before she finally believed that she was expecting her first child.
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The palace issued an unusually strong statement after Charles Spencer claimed in his new memoir that the then-prince, Diana's former husband, said "rest assured, we'll forget her soon enough" days after she died in 1997.
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Researchers said the whale had stayed with the deceased animal for "several hours and possibly even days."
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Tailored children's clothing from luxury brands now in one concept store.
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There is a familiar scene in many pet-loving homes.
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HONOR Philippines, Pop Mart, and Lazada Philippines come together to mark the launch of the limited-edition smartphone
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