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The dreams of a 60-year-old beauty contestant come to an abrupt end in Argentina
A 60-year-old woman saw her dreams of becoming the oldest Miss Universe contestant in history melt away in a haze of sequins and selfies Saturday at Argentina’s annual beauty pageant. Alejandra Marisa Rodríguez, a hopital legal adviser whose entry into the competition had been cheered as a triumph over ageism in a youth-obsessed world, fell short of the Miss Argentina crown. During the contest she thanked everyone who celebrated her success in the Miss Buenos Aires competition last month.
9493 min read - USLA Times
South Lake Tahoe split over proposal to tax property owners who leave homes vacant
A South Lake Tahoe nonprofit, Locals for Affordable Housing, has collected enough signatures to place a measure on the November ballot that aims to tax property owners between $3,000 and $6,000 for units that sit vacant for more than half a year.
3267 min read - LifestyleJalopnik
Cars You'd Keep For Life, Worst Design Flaws, Terrible Ride Quality And Your Best Answers Of The Week
I didn’t expect to touch a nerve when I asked y’all about the most egregious car design flaws but boy, I did not realize the can of worms I was cracking open. Some of you brought up decades old grudges against cars long since passed while others are exhausted at automakers which seem to constantly need to reinvent the already well-designed wheel. And of course, Tesla. - Erin Marquis Read More
53 min read - WorldCNN
How Hadrian’s Wall is revealing a hidden side of Roman history
Hadrian’s Wall in modern-day England marked one of the northern borders of the Roman Empire. But excavations along the wall are bringing to light a hidden history of the army and the Roman Empire – one that puts women front and center.
569 min read - USUSA TODAY Sports
Deion's son Shilo Sanders facing legal mess after filing for bankruptcy
The son of Colorado coach Deion Sanders' filed for bankruptcy in October after a court in Dallas entered a $12 million judgment against him
8356 min read - CelebrityParade
Indianapolis TV Anchor Tanya Spencer Dead at 53: Her Final Social Media Post Issued a Stern Warning
The late anchor, whose real name is Tanya Sumner, shared an important final message.
3482 min read - BusinessTom's Guide
Apple Watch Ultra 3: Everything we know so far
There have been a few leaks about Apple’s next flagship smartwatch — here's what we've learned so far.
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