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Ellora Derenoncourt, an associate professor at Princeton University's department of economics, poses for a portrait on the university campus Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Princeton, N.J. (AP Photo/Erin Blewett)
Vincent Valdez poses for a portrait in his art studio, Sept. 25, 2026, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Brenda Bazn)
Saxophonist, Immanuel Wilkins poses for a portrait on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)
Saxophonist, Immanuel Wilkins poses for a portrait on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)

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Ellora Derenoncourt, an associate professor at Princeton University's department of economics, poses for a portrait on the university campus Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in Princeton, N.J. (AP Photo/Erin Blewett)