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Dolly Parton’s Sister Reveals Late Country Icon Last Request, Reason Why She Thinks Singer Got Sick: ‘She Was Definitely Prepared’
Dolly Parton’s younger sister, Stella, gave an interview to CBS Mornings’ Gayle King reflecting on the country singer’s final months, revealing that Parton’s last request to her was simply to be kept in her prayers. Parton died on 25 August at the age of 80, with her spokesperson citing a “brief battle with cancer” whose…
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Ryanair boss disputes passenger’s claim he was sucked through a broken window: ‘No part of his body got out’
Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary has disputed claims that a passenger was partially sucked out of an aircraft window during a mid-flight incident in July, insisting “no part of his body got out” of the plane. His comments contradict the account given by Ljubisa Karovic, 61, and his legal team, who say the Serbian businessman’s…
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Shocking moment entitled driver is screamed at by elderly homeowner after she drove on his lawn during torrential downpour
An elderly homeowner in Dearborn, Michigan, was filmed on his Ring doorbell camera confronting a female driver after she drove across his front lawn to avoid flooding during a severe storm. The heated exchange, in which the man struck the rear window of her SUV and the pair traded insults, went viral online and drew…
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Don’t sashay away! The BBC’s decision to cancel Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK is sickening in all the wrong ways
The BBC has decided to cancel RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, a move the Guardian columnist condemns as baffling given the show’s popularity and cultural significance. The series regularly attracts around 1 million viewers weekly, and has served as a rare mainstream platform for queer and ballroom culture, launching numerous performers to wider recognition while bringing…
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Where are the Bin Laden’s now? From glamour model niece to three surviving widows – how 9/11 mastermind’s family have taken different paths
On the 25th anniversary of the 11 September 2001 attacks, attention has turned to the extended family of Osama Bin Laden, the al-Qaeda leader who orchestrated the atrocity before being killed by US forces a decade later. While his name remains synonymous with terror, several relatives have publicly distanced themselves from his legacy and built…
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I turned off my algorithm for 24 hours. Is this how social media used to be?
A Guardian columnist tried turning off her Instagram algorithm for 24 hours, switching to a chronological feed of only accounts she follows, after the Australian government announced “world-leading” reforms to force social media platforms to let users opt out of algorithms under a “my feed, my way” policy. The experiment was prompted by her reflecting…
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Eric Church explores touring life in new introspective piano ballad
Country star Eric Church has released a new single, “On the Road,” a piano-driven track reflecting on his life as a touring musician rather than settling for straightforward nostalgia. The song is introspective, acknowledging that his time in the spotlight will eventually pass to another performer, a sentiment that has drawn comparisons to Bob Seger’s…
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‘Chad Powers’ Star Perry Mattfeld Breaks Down Ricky and Chad’s Forbidden Romance, Gerry’s Threat and That Season 2 Cliffhanger
Actor Perry Mattfeld has discussed the season two finale of Hulu’s “Chad Powers,” exploring how her character Ricky navigates the fallout of learning that star quarterback Chad is actually disgraced footballer Russ Holliday (Glen Powell) in disguise. The interview delves into the romantic tension between Ricky and Chad, the growing threat posed by teammate Gerry,…
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Brisbane church dean steps down over non-consensual filming incident
Peter Catt, dean of St John’s Cathedral in Brisbane for 18 years, has announced his retirement after taking responsibility for the church’s appearance in the Stan documentary series Turned On: Dirty Sexy Money. The programme featured UK OnlyFans creator Lily Phillips visiting the cathedral to reconnect with her Christian faith, but footage also showed congregation…
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Advisers warn Trump Iran war may extend through presidency
Donald Trump’s closest advisers, including Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, have privately warned him that the war with Iran could continue for the remainder of his presidency, according to the Wall Street Journal. Their assessment, delivered during recent Oval Office and Situation Room meetings, contradicts Trump’s public claim that the…