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After a break for the holidays, the Grammy winner will make her way to California in January for shows in Palm Springs and Santa Barbara.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

Jarvis sang Happy Birthday to the festival and toasted to another 20 years before telling fans he will be taking a break for a while.

From BBC Sep. 6, 2026

"We've anticipated this break for years, and seeing it finally happen is remarkable."

From Science Daily Aug. 26, 2026

At issue is what is known as trust stacking, which multiplies the benefits of a tax break for investors in small companies by two, three, four or even more times.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 29, 2026

“Why don’t you make a break for it, Five Forty- one?”

From "The Watsons Go to Birmingham" by Christopher Paul Curtis




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