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  A Fine Balance 　　 　　Rohinton Mistry Rohinton Mistry, author of A Fine Balance (1995), in 2003. (more) A Fine Balance novel by Mistry Ask the Chatbot a Question Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by Patricia McManus Patricia McManus teaches courses on English literary and cultural history at the University of Sussex. She is a contributor to 1001 Books You Must Read Before...
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  Ethan Frome 　　 　　Edith Wharton Edith Wharton, author of Ethan Frome (1911), about 1895. (more) Ethan Frome novella by Wharton Ask the Chatbot a Question Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by Andrzej Gasiorek Andrzej Gasiorek is a Reader in twentieth-century English literature at the University of Birmingham, where he has been teaching for the last twelve years. He is the author...
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  Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife 　　 　　Admiral Robert Blake In 1657, Admiral Robert Blake destroyed a Spanish treasure fleet in a daring raid at Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the Canary Islands. © The Print Collector—Hulton Archive/Getty Images (more) Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife European history [1657] Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Print Cite verifiedCite While every effort has been made to...
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  A24 　　 　　A24 film Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022), directed by Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert (From left) Stephanie Hsu, Michelle Yeoh, and Ke Huy Quan in Everything Everywhere All at Once, which won seven Oscars. (more) A24 American film and television company Ask the Chatbot a Question Ask the Chatbot a Question Also known as: A24 Films LLC Written...
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  Tony Dungy 　　 　　Tony Dungy Legendary NFL coach Tony Dungy, 2008. (more) Tony Dungy American football coach and player Ask the Chatbot a Question Ask the Chatbot a Question Also known as: Anthony Kevin Dungy Written by Fred Frommer Fred Frommer is a sports historian, author, and writer who has written for a host of national publications. Fred Frommer Fact-checked by The...
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  Fixed vs. variable annuity: Choosing the right option for your retirement goals 　　 　　Slow but steady or fast but volatile?© EcoView/stock.adobe.com, © byrdyak/stock.adobe.com; Photo illustration Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.Fixed and variable annuities are insurance products that can each provide a steady stream of income for life, although they achieve that aim differently. 　　Fixed annuities appeal to savers who are seeking predictable income based on a fixed interest rate. This is ideal for retirees...
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  Special needs trust: 8 steps to securing a plan for future care 　　 　　Protecting your greatest assets: Your family.© Halfpoint/stock.adobe.comIf you are caring for a family member with special needs or facing a diagnosis that may require special care, your responsibilities extend beyond today’s needs. Establishing a plan now will help ensure access to resources, care, and financial stability even as circumstances change.  　　Estate planning isn’t just for wealthy people—it’s essential for...
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  Medicare Part D: Navigating prescription drug coverage 　　 　　Need drug coverage? The race is on.© Ljupco Smokovski/stock.adobe.com, © nuruddean/stock.adobe.com; Photo illustration Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.Medicare Part D provides prescription drug coverage for anyone age 65 and older who is enrolled in Medicare. Alongside Part A for hospital expenses and Part B for outpatient services, Part D is an important component of health care for millions of older adults....
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  Should you pay a financial advisor? 4 fee types and how they work 　　 　　The advisor takes a cut© vectorfusionart/stock.adobe.com, © nuruddean/stock.adobe.com, © Link Art/stock.adobe.com; Photo illustration Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.Working with a financial advisor can be a game changer, helping you to reach your financial goals more quickly. But expert advice isn’t free, and knowing how your advisor is paid is an important consideration when deciding whom to hire. 　　The way a financial...
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  Estate planning strategies for dependents with disabilities 　　 　　Estate planning: A piggyback ride that lasts a lifetime.© NDABCREATIVITY/stock.adobe.comIf you’re caring for a loved one with special needs, you may be thinking about how to enhance their care without compromising their eligibility for government benefits. Or perhaps you’re considering ways to provide for them after your death. Estate planning can be challenging in the best circumstances, but there’s...
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  Battle of Heligoland 　　 　　The Battle of Heligoland Battle of Heligoland (Helgoland) on May 9, 1864, between a Danish squadron and a joint Austro-Prussian navy fleet. © Gameover/Alamy (more) Battle of Heligoland European history [1864] Actions Cite verifiedCite While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other...
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  Battle of Dogger Bank 　　 　　Jean Bart Portrait of Jean Bart, French admiral and privateer. Engraving in Musee De La Marine, Paris, France. © DEA/M. Seemuller—DeAgostini/Getty Images (more) Battle of Dogger Bank European history [1696] Actions Cite verifiedCite While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources...
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  Charli XCX 　　Charli XCX British singer and songwriter Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Charli-XCX Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Charli-XCX Also known as: Charlotte Emma Aitchison Written by Isabel Brodsky Isabel Brodsky is a Chicago-based journalist, playwright, and comedian. Isabel Brodsky Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject...
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  Apophis 　　 　　OSIRIS-REx at Bennu Artist's conception of the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft collecting a sample from the asteroid Bennu. The actual asteroid is much more rocky than in this depiction. (more) Apophis asteroid Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Apophis Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Apophis Also known as: 99942 Apophis Written by Karen...
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  esports 　　 　　Players compete in the Call of Duty World League Championship 2019 at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles Competitive gaming has become a lucrative industry, in which many gamers compete for large cash prizes. (more) esports video games Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/sports/esports Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/sports/esports Also...
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  American Kennel Club 　　 　　A dog show Doberman A Doberman Pinscher competing at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, New York City, February 14, 2012; the Westminster Kennel Club was one of the first clubs to join the American Kennel Club. (more) American Kennel Club American organization Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/American-Kennel-Club Share Share Share to social...
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  Sinclair C5 　　 　　Inventor Clive Sinclair Driving a Sinclair C5 Sir Clive Sinclair demonstrating his C5 electric vehicle, the battery-pedal-powered trike, at Alexandra Palace in London. © PA Images/Getty Images. (more) Sinclair C5 electric vehicle Actions Cite verifiedCite While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or...
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  List of Television Series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe 　　List of Television Series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/List-of-Television-Series-in-the-Marvel-Cinematic-Universe Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/List-of-Television-Series-in-the-Marvel-Cinematic-Universe Written by Karen Sottosanti Karen Sottosanti is a writer and editor who works in educational publishing. Karen Sottosanti Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject...
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  Bel-Ami 　　 　　Guy de Maupassant Guy de Maupassant, photograph by Nadar (Gaspard-Félix Tournachon), c. 1885. (more) Bel-Ami novel by Maupassant Actions Cite verifiedCite While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. Select Citation Style MLA APA Chicago Manual...
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  Jaylen Brown 　　 　　Jaylen Brown Shooting guard and small forward Jaylen Brown, 2024. (more) Jaylen Brown American basketball player Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jaylen-Brown Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jaylen-Brown Also known as: Jaylen Marselles Brown Written by Frannie Comstock Frannie Comstock is a writer based in Chicago. Frannie Comstock Fact-checked by...

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