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No-nonsense judge rips into woman as she’s sentenced for horrific neglect of teen who weighed just 35pounds when she was found in heartbreaking condition
A Wisconsin court sentenced Kayla Stemler to eight years in prison for her role in the prolonged neglect and false imprisonment of a 14-year-old autistic girl. The judge described the case as “jaw-dropping”, “stunning” and “sickening”, saying Stemler had many opportunities to seek help during years of abuse. The case highlights the severe consequences of…
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Tim Curry Tributes as Meta Faces Child-Harm Trial
Sheffield sitcom filming, a modular desktop launch and a historic immaculate inning also feature in the latest news.
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Sheffield tattoo artist rebuilds business after London Road studio collapse – thestar.co.uk
A Sheffield tattoo artist has rebuilt their business after the collapse of a studio on London Road disrupted their work. The case highlights the practical and financial consequences that sudden building failures can have for small independent businesses, as well as the effort needed to resume trading. The available material identifies the incident and its…
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“Not for the first time, they have snatched joy from the jaws of heartbreak.” Mastodon triumph over tragedy with Marrow Deep
Mastodon’s Marrow Deep is reviewed as a forceful and emotionally resonant album, shaped by the band’s recent loss of former guitarist and vocalist Brent Hinds. The reviewer argues that the record turns grief into renewed purpose, delivering the group’s heaviest and most consistently compelling material in roughly two decades. Across 63 minutes, the album combines…
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Harry Styles honours Dolly Parton at revamped MSG opener
Harry Styles opened his 30-show Madison Square Garden residency with a substantially revised set, departing from the largely unchanged programme used on his “Together, Together” tour. He also paid tribute to Dolly Parton following the announcement of her death, thanking her as an influence before a recording of “I Will Always Love You” was played.…
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Miley Cyrus’ spooky connection to August 25th as beloved godmother Dolly Parton passes away on the Disney star’s most ‘important’ date of the year
The article reports that Miley Cyrus’s godmother, Dolly Parton, has died aged 80 after a short battle with cancer, according to an announcement made on 25 August. It focuses on the date’s personal significance for Cyrus, who has previously said that 25 August has repeatedly marked important moments in her life and career. Parton became…
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“It wasn’t just his writing”: the Motown artist Berry Gordy knew “excelled at everything”
The article argues that Stevie Wonder became one of Motown’s defining artists because of his unusually broad musical abilities and willingness to develop beyond the label’s early formula. Berry Gordy initially valued Wonder chiefly as a harmonica player, but later praised his songwriting, production, distinctive sound and complex chord structures, seeing him as an artist…
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Jack Osbourne says Ozzy biopic will target fans
Jack Osbourne says the script for a Sony-backed biopic about his father, Ozzy Osbourne, has been completed and the family is approaching directors. He said the film is intended to satisfy Ozzy’s established fanbase rather than take an “artsy” or esoteric approach, and confirmed discussions have taken place with an unnamed actor for the lead…
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Watch Stevie Nicks sing fan favourite Stand Back on Jimmy Kimmel Live
Stevie Nicks performed her 1983 hit Stand Back on Jimmy Kimmel Live, shortly before appearing at Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields event in California. The appearance marks another recent television performance by the Fleetwood Mac singer and highlights the continued prominence of one of her best-known solo songs. Stand Back featured on Nicks’ Wild Heart…
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Rescuers battle to reach parts of Nepal obliterated by ‘collapsed glacier’ flood amid fears thousands are dead: Hundreds of tourists’ families face agonising wait for news of relatives caught in torrent as receding waters reveal grisly toll
Rescue teams struggled to reach communities in Nepal’s Rasuwa valley after a destructive flood, reportedly triggered by a glacial collapse, swept away villages, roads and bridges. The disaster left at least 157 people confirmed dead, with fears the final toll could be far higher, while families awaited news of hundreds of missing tourists. More than…