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For the first time, an exhibition halftime matchup will spotlight senior dogs, pitting Team Oldies against Team Goldies in a showcase that highlights the joys of adopting older animals, who are often overlooked in shelters.

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2026

Last month, Unesco recognised it as a Creative City of Gastronomy - adding it to a select list of global cities and kindling hopes that it will spotlight Lucknow's sublime food.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025

In announcing the grants in Cedar Rapids, Vilsack will spotlight the eastern Iowa city of 135,000 people that lost thousands of trees during an extreme windstorm during the summer of 2020.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2023

The presentation will spotlight the new Peel chair at the end of its life, as legs, seat and cushion — all made from compostable and biodegradable materials — begin to return to the earth.

From New York Times • Apr. 11, 2023

The subsequent shows will spotlight 2008’s “A Little Bit Longer,” 2009’s “Lines, Vines and Trying Times” and 2019’s “Happiness Begins.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2023