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Minnesota’s newest ‘largest in the world’ nutcracker is drawing visitors from across the globe

‘This morning we had a group of people from Denmark,’ nutcracker designer Katie Walgrave told The Independent
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The Slovenia Times
· Jul 1, 2026
Toblerone Presents " The Ultimate Gift ": The Toblerone Crystal Bar crafted by Swarovski
ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 1 July 2026 - An iconic Swiss chocolate brand meets one of the world's most celebrated names in crystal artistry to bring 'Never Square' to life. Creating something unexpected, something beautiful, and something that gives back: Toblerone today ...
The Standard
· Jul 3, 2026
OPINION - London Pride 2026: Let’s remember how much LGBTQ+ people give to this city
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The korea Herald News
· Jul 8, 2026
'G-Dragon walnut pastries' to greet UNESCO delegates in Busan
Walnut pastries known among fans as G-Dragon hodu gwaja will be served to delegates from around the world during the UNESCO World Heritage Committee session in Busan, the first such meeting to be held in Korea. Boochangjegwa, the bakery behind the Daisy walnut pastries, said it will take part as an official partner of the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee, which opens July 19 at Bexco in Busan. During the session, the bakery will run a joint pop-up at the K-Heritage House, the Korea
Washington Examiner
· Jul 5, 2026
Brooklyn Bridge catches fire during July Fourth fireworks show in New York
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Variety
· Jun 21, 2026
Box Office: ‘Toy Story 5’ Ignites to Series-Best $312 Million Globally, ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms’ Surpass $300 Million Milestone
“Toy Story 5” has ignited the box office with 312 million globally, ranking as the largest opening weekend in Disney and Pixar’s storied animated series. Those ticket sales include 152 million overseas as well as 160 million domestically. The franchise’s prior record-holder was 2019’s “Toy Story 4” with 120 million internationally and 238 million worldwide. []
Commercial Observer
· Jun 23, 2026
Fred Astaire Dance Studios Leases First Park Slope Location
The international dance franchise Fred Astaire Dance Studios is waltzing into Brooklyn’s Park Slope neighborhood. The school’s new lease at 508 Fifth Avenue spans 2,500 square feet of ground-floor retail space previously occupied by shoe store Bobby Sportswear. The 10-year deal’s asking rent was 72 per square foot. The lease is the New York dance []
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Related coverage for "Minnesota’s newest ‘largest in the world’ nutcracker is drawing visitors from across the globe": The Slovenia Times — Toblerone Presents " The Ultimate Gift ": The Toblerone Crystal Bar crafted by Swarovski. The Standard — OPINION - London Pride 2026: Let’s remember how much LGBTQ+ people give to this city. The korea Herald News — 'G-Dragon walnut pastries' to greet UNESCO delegates in Busan. Washington Examiner — Brooklyn Bridge catches fire during July Fourth fireworks show in New York. Variety — Box Office: ‘Toy Story 5’ Ignites to Series-Best $312 Million Globally, ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms’ Surpass $300 Million Milestone. Commercial Observer — Fred Astaire Dance Studios Leases First Park Slope Location