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Spain tourist destination hit by 5 magnitude earthquake in the dead of night leaving roads cracked and buildings shuddering
An earthquake measuring magnitude 5.2 struck the southern Spanish city of Granada in the early hours of Saturday morning, cracking roads, damaging buildings and trapping people inside collapsed structures. The tremor, felt across the popular tourist region including the Costa del Sol, prompted Andalusian authorities to declare an emergency, though no injuries have so far…
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Born 80 Years Ago Today in Oklahoma, the Masterful Storyteller Behind Blockbuster Hits by Glen Campbell, Waylon Jennings, and More
The article celebrates songwriter Jimmy Webb’s 80th birthday, highlighting his influence on American popular and country music across a six-decade career. It argues that his storytelling, melodies and arrangements helped create enduring hits for performers including Glen Campbell, the Fifth Dimension, Waylon Jennings and Donna Summer. Born in Elk City, Oklahoma, on 15 August 1946,…
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‘I don’t even drink whisky’: Scotland reels in visitors as much of Europe swelters
Scotland is attracting more tourists while parts of Europe endure heatwaves and Britain’s wider visitor market faces disruption from conflict, economic pressures and new EU border procedures. Tourism leaders say cooler weather, increased direct flights from North America, popular Scottish cultural imagery and domestic travellers avoiding border delays have all strengthened its appeal. Flight bookings…
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Urša Menart Recalls Finding Inspiration on Influencers’ Fake Tragic Life Stories for Intimate Dramedy ‘Everything That’s Wrong With You’
Slovenian director Urša Menart’s dramedy “Everything That’s Wrong With You” examines loneliness, online deception and the fragile connections formed through social media. Premiering in Sarajevo Film Festival’s narrative feature competition, it was inspired by influencers who fabricated tragic personal stories and by the intense parasocial bonds followers formed with them. The film follows Maruša, who…
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Shark Tank builder forced to tear down part of his $4million dream home after bitter feud with council and blindsiding his neighbours: ‘He’s disobeyed all the rules’
A Sydney builder who appeared on Shark Tank has reportedly been ordered to remove part of his approximately $4 million dream home following a dispute with the local council. Neighbours say the construction was carried out without proper approval and argue that the case highlights concerns over planning rules and the impact of unauthorised building…
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Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s coast, killing at least 20
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 20 people, collapsing buildings as well as causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes.
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Legal expert calls for Smithsonian leadership overhaul over ‘self-loathing’ portrayal of history: ‘It’s bile’
A legal expert has called for a leadership overhaul at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, accusing it of presenting the United States’ past in an excessively negative and “self-loathing” way. The criticism matters because it reflects a broader political dispute over how national institutions should portray American history and whose perspectives they should…
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Disney Animation Studios Boss Jared Bush Isn’t Ruling Out a Possible Kingdom Hearts Movie
Disney Animation Studios chief creative officer Jared Bush has said a Kingdom Hearts feature film is not impossible, though he stopped short of confirming that one is in development. His comments matter because Disney has recently expanded its plans for the franchise, including a newly announced Disney+ animated series, signalling greater interest beyond the games.…
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Slipknot confirm Sid Wilson’s departure after 27 years
Slipknot have confirmed they have parted ways with longtime keyboardist and turntablist Sid Wilson after 27 years. The band said it would “no longer be associated” with Wilson, known as No. 0, but offered no explanation for the immediate split, ending weeks of speculation about his position. Wilson joined Slipknot in 1998, before the band’s…