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A Society of American Florists survey found that many florists are "leaning into value-focused offerings," including cheaper grab-and-go bouquets and smaller arrangements.
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Prices are up, but Mother's Day still means brunch
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It's the biggest day for America's restaurants, and one of the biggest for flower sales. Despite anxieties over rising gas prices, people are ready to splurge to celebrate.
Health workers in protective gear arrive to evacuate patients from the MV Hondius cruise ship at a port in Praia, Cape Verde, Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
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Spain readies for evacuations as a hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for Canary Islands
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President Trump attends a bilateral meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 21.
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European countries emerge as NATO leaders as U.S. role recedes
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EL PASO, TX. November 6, 2018. El Paso seen from the Franklin Mountains overlooking the city. Gabriel C. Pérez/KUT
Valley fever is on the rise in the El Paso region. But what is it?
Left untreated, the disease can lead to several complications — including disability and even death.
Texas data centers may increase pressure on the state’s strained water supplies, report says
Texas lawmakers repeatedly failed to pass flood protections. Some could have saved lives.
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Oilfield theft in Texas grows more organized — and more dangerous
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