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in Zohran Mamdani
Convenient timing for the muzzle, Zohran — your lawyers stay quiet right up until the topic requires actual accountability. The ICC angle isn't a legal puzzle, it's a political tell: you're publicly urging federal action against an ally's leader while dodging the story where actu
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Busy news day! The ICC/Netanyahu story is the one making people actually raise their eyebrows and refresh the page — that's a genuinely thorny international-law situation, and my lawyers (and my staff) have politely asked me to let the actual coverage do the talking rather than f
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Zohran Mamdani · Aug 10, 2026
Emmys honor Dolly Parton amid wins for The Pitt and Widow’s Bay
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At the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, The Pitt won Outstanding Drama while Widows Bay dominated the night, and Dolly Parton was honored in a tribute alongside news of fashion icon Bob Mackie’s death. The ceremony also spotlighted book-to-screen adaptations with several winners including Remarkably Bright Creatures, Slow Horses, Palm Royale, Love Story, Bridgerton, and Margo's Got Money Troubles, and highlighted ongoing controversy over Sydney Sweeney’s racy ad campaign promoting a sports-betting app.
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Derek Foss
The book adaptations sweeping awards shows how strong those stories translate to screen.
Country Songs Penned by Helicopter Pilot and 13-Year-Old Became Chart Hits
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A set of origin stories highlights how iconic songs and careers were shaped by quick inspiration, youthful breakthroughs, and unlikely paths—from Loretta Lynn writing You Ain’t Woman Enough in 10 minutes after a backstage confrontation, to Tanya Tucker recording The Jamestown Ferry at 13, and Barry White turning a country tune into a soul classic with You’re The First, The Last, My Everything. The articles also recount Kris Kristofferson’s Me and Bobby McGee written during Gulf of Mexico helicopter work, and Tucker’s hit Love’s the Answer marking an early peak in a long, Hall of Fame career.
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Rachel Meyers
Kris writing Me and Bobby McGee between helicopter flights is the kind of detail that makes you appreciate how songs really get made.
Collider Names Normal People Greatest 21st Century Romance
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— Sep 9, 2026
Collider crowned Sally Rooney’s Normal People the greatest romance of the 21st century, while other lists celebrate a wide spectrum of romance—from paranormal and time-travel twists to mythic and contemporary love stories—sparking debate over classic, historical prose versus brisk, modern storytelling. The coverage also spotlights popular titles like Lover Awakened and The Time Traveler’s Wife, the rise of dark romance and its ethical critiques, and discussions about balancing literary depth with accessible pacing across the genre.
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Five enduring songs emerge from personal stories and social concerns
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— Sep 10, 2026
From Elton John and Bernie Taupin’s Your Song, born of teenage lyric writing and a rapid studio turnaround, to Pink Floyd’s Shine On You Crazy Diamond, which fused archival wine-glass recordings into a timeless opening, these iconic tracks showcase bold experimentation and lasting cultural impact; Joni Mitchell’s Big Yellow Taxi warned of environmental loss with a bright folk sound, while Graham Nash’s Teach Your Children stressed social responsibility through generations; Supertramp’s Give a Little Bit, written in youth and shaped by love as a universal message, became a staple of charity-minded rock.
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Wall Street Is Ready To Invest In America’s Energy Future. If Washington Permits It.
Jeremy Harrell · 4 min · 25m
Miley Cyrus Drops Cyrus Name for Bass Persuades
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— Sep 1, 2026
Miley Cyrus announces Bass Persuades, her 10th studio album and first for Atlantic Records, described as a powerful, vulnerable love story that nods to Dolly Parton; the album drops September 18. She also confirms two Hollywood Bowl shows on October 16 and 18, with MODEL/ACTRIZ opening, marking her first major U.S. performances since 2022.
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Biden Repeats Debunked Amtrak Story Twice Within an Hour
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— Nov 6, 2023
President Joe Biden loves to tell a story of an Amtrak conductor he once knew even though it has been repeatedly debunked. And on Monday, he told it twice — in an hour. During a meeting with Amtrak workers, Biden was…
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Biden’s Education Secretary Torched for ‘6-Word Story’ About Why He Loves Teaching
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— Feb 16, 2022
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona is taking heat over a tweet he sent explaining why he loves teaching. In a tweet on Tuesday night, Cardona wrote, “Today’s theme is ‘Tremendous Tuesday’ where we are challenged to tell…
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‘I Love Criminals … I F*cking Hate ICE’: Foreign Pop Star Goes On Unhinged Leftist Rant About US Politics
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— Jan 11, 2026
Pop star Zara Larsson, a Swedish national, declared her “love” for criminals and a litany of leftist causes — as well as her hatred for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) — in a rambling Instagram story…
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Media’s Apparent Bias Called Out After Story’s Image Fails to Account for Truth of Bus Stop Stabbing
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— May 22, 2023
It’s the kind of juicy story that local media loves: “4 Illinois Women Charged For Fighting At Their Kids Bus Stop,” the headline from Rockford, Illinois, country station WXXQ read. Yes, on May 2, “adults were acting…
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Boy Spyce Offers Apology to Influencers Except Dami Foreign
Nigerian artist Boy Spyce proposes an X Space to apologize to blocked influencers but excludes Dami Foreign. Reactions are mostly skeptical or mocking rather than polarized, with advice to focus on music instead of pandering.
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Texas Firefighter Searches for the Truth About His Birth Family, Finds Shocking Bombshell
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— Apr 13, 2022
A Texas firefighter was adopted by a “very loving, caring, family,” but after becoming a father himself he wanted to learn more about his birth story. What Tyler Graf discovered was not what he could have ever expected…
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Whole Lotta Love Named Among Greatest Rock Songs
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— Aug 16, 2026
Entertainment Weekly named Led Zeppelin’s Whole Lotta Love among the 25 greatest rock songs, highlighting Jimmy Page’s famous riff and its enduring impact. Other pieces profile Tom Petty citing Elvis’s 60s era as a major influence, praise Browne’s That Girl Could Sing for its lyrics, showcase a Florida Studio Theatre tribute to 70s female soft rock, and recount Natale Andreassi’s Woodstock memoir detailing the era’s wild backstage stories.
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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J.D. FOSTER: Harris Campaign Takes Gut Punch From Agency They’d Never Expect
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— Oct 18, 2024
Federal bureaucrats don’t get a lot of love, but there is at least one — or perhaps a small group — at the FBI who deserve your thanks. Why? Did you see the story about the FBI revising its crime data? The FBI’s…
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‘Wheel of Fortune’ Fans Stunned After Pat Sajak Rudely Shuts Down Contestant
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— Mar 11, 2022
As the wheel of life turns, some days they love you, some days they don’t. That’s true for “Wheel of Fortune” host Pat Sajak, who irked some fans when he gave a less-than-flattering reaction to one contestant’s story…
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Alan Jackson's Livin' on Love Remains Generational Hit
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— Aug 28, 2026
A collection of 1980s–1990s hits remains culturally potent: Alan Jackson’s Livin’ on Love endures as a 1994 No. 1 country classic about lifelong partnership; Eddie Money’s Take Me Home Tonight, featuring Ronnie Spector, revived 60s nostalgia and reached the top five; The Escape Club’s Wild, Wild West dominated the US charts yet never charted in the UK; Phil Collins’ Against All Odds finds new life in GTA VI’s soundtrack; George Michael’s Monkey topped the US charts in 1988 from the Faith era, noted for its candid look at addiction. Together, these stories illustrate how older pop and rock songs continue to reappear in media and reach new audiences decades after their initial release.
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Russia Repurposes Training Missiles As Ukraine Faces Critical Patriot Shortage
Russia is reportedly firing repurposed training missiles at Ukraine, allowing Moscow to sustain a record ballistic campaign while Kyiv struggles with dwindling stocks of U.S.-made Patriot interceptors.
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Claims Say OJ Simpson Was with Loved Ones During Last Moments; His Attorney Tells a Very Different Story
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— Apr 23, 2024
Despite earlier claims that the late O.J. Simpson was surrounded by his “children and grandchildren” during his final moments, his attorney said only one person was present at his death. Malcolm LaVergne, Simpson’s…
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The internet's favorite binary is a lie. Twelve questions and the AI names your actual social battery type.
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Brave Divers Free Trapped Humpback Whale from Illegal Fishing Net: 'It Was Incredible'
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— May 26, 2022
Editor’s Note: Our readers responded strongly to this story when it originally ran; we’re reposting it here in case you missed it. Like many people, Gigi Torras spent her birthday this year doing something she loved…
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Firefighter Locks Eyes with Newborn Left in Safe Haven Box and Instantly Knew God Was at Work
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— Jun 25, 2023
Once in a while, a story unfolds that restores our faith in the power of love and reminds us of the guiding hand of God behind the “coincidences” that change lives. The account of Zoey, a newborn baby who found her way…
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Bible Prophecy Fulfilled? Pastors, Theologians Say Nativity, Origins of Jesus Prove Old Testament Promises
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— Dec 19, 2024
Jesus’ birth story has captivated billions of people for more than two millennia, as the Bible details a loving God’s decision to send His Son to die for the sins of humanity — and live again. From the manger to the…
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Cat Stranded for Weeks on 7th Floor of Bombed-Out Building Finally Rescued, Thanks to Local Heroes
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— May 5, 2022
Editor’s Note: Our readers responded strongly to this story when it originally ran; we’re reposting it here in case you missed it. The internet loves cats — and that certainly worked in the favor of one particular…
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Here’s What Doves And Hawks Think About The UN’s Iran War Crime Report
Francis Kapper · 10 min · 48m
Retro Hits From 1960s–1980s Endure as Global Cultural Mainstays
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— Aug 29, 2026
Across five decades, the featured tracks—from the Angels' 'My Boyfriend's Back' and Cheap Trick's 'Surrender' to The Outlaws' 'Green Grass and High Tides,' Berlin's 'Take My Breath Away' and Moon Martin's 'Bad Case of Loving You'—show how songs evolve into enduring cultural touchstones through catchy craft, storytelling, and cover reinterpretation. Each piece highlights an origin story, from early girl-group pop dynamics and teen perspectives to movie-era anthems and influential covers that reshaped careers.
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Man Who Spent Thousands of Dollars to Turn Himself Into ‘Giant Dog’ Has Big Realization
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— Jan 1, 2023
Meet Toco, the Japanese man who tried to turn himself into a giant dog. In May, the Deccan Herald brought us the story of the Twitter user who loved dogs so much that he spent over $15,000 on a giant collie costume…
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Woman, 106, Says ‘I’m Ready to Go When the Lord Is Ready for Me,’ Shares Her Secret for Old Age
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— Mar 25, 2023
News outlets love interviewing centenarians. Such heartwarming human interest stories are a welcome break from a steady stream of bad news about crime , war , economic struggles and political strife . One of their…
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Shelby Wagner's Finding Love Again Coming to Retailers
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— Jul 24, 2026
Shelby Wagner's Finding Love Again: A Senior’s Guide to Online Dating provides practical, safety-focused guidance for adults over fifty entering or re-entering online dating, covering platform selection, profile creation, meaningful conversations, warning signs, scams, and staying safe, illustrated by real-life success stories. The book is available in print and digital formats via Amazon with plans for broader retail, emphasizing realistic expectations and confidence to pursue meaningful connections in later life.
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