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Bob Dylan ends US tour by adding extra guitarist to live band
Bob Dylan wrapped up the US leg of his 2026 “Rough And Rowdy Ways” tour by bringing guitarist Jimmie Vaughan on stage for a special guest appearance at the final show. The move caps a turbulent few months for Dylan’s touring band, which has seen several line-up changes as long-standing members departed and new guitarists…
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George R.R. Martin gives a sad update to fans while praising A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
George R.R. Martin has posted a candid new update on his “Not A Blog”, admitting he has fallen further behind on his writing despite help from assistants, and reflecting on a difficult year marked by grief, sadness and depression. Amid the sombre tone, he offered one bright spot for fans: praise for the HBO adaptation…
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Deadly landslide hits Ethiopia mountain monastery during prayer service
A landslide struck the Tsadqane Debre Mitmaq St Mary Monastery in Ethiopia’s northern Amhara region on Monday morning, killing 14 people who had gathered for an overnight prayer service. The hillside above the monastery’s cave-carved prayer chamber collapsed after heavy overnight rain, and rescue efforts for anyone still trapped have now been halted. The disaster…
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Spotify Notches 300 Million Premium Subscribers
Spotify reported that its Premium subscriber base grew to 300 million in the second quarter of 2026, adding 7 million paying customers and beating its own guidance. The music streaming giant’s overall financial performance strengthened significantly, with revenue rising 14% and net income swinging to a profit from a loss the previous year, underscoring the…
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Historian blasts Smithsonian’s activism shift after first visit in over a decade: ‘Completely different place’
Dr Jody Edward Ginn, a historian and museum professional, has criticised the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History for prioritising activism over education, following his first visit to the institution in more than a decade. His comments come amid broader scrutiny from the Trump administration and conservative critics over how the Smithsonian presents American history,…
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GOP party fissures exposed in battle for SC Senate seat to replace Graham: ‘I don’t like hearing that’
Five Republican candidates seeking to fill the South Carolina US Senate seat left vacant by the death of Lindsey Graham clashed during a debate on Monday evening, revealing splits within the state’s GOP over several high-profile national issues. While the candidates broadly agreed on core party positions, notable disagreements emerged over the war in Iran,…
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Democrats see wins in funding stopgap, but expect future spending fight
The Senate on Monday advanced a bipartisan bill to fund the government at current levels through Dec. 11 with strong support from both parties, a break from the bitter fights that dominated recent funding cycles. Democrats have opposed similar efforts in recent years, either to avoid ceding power to Republicans and President Trump or in…
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Trump snaps back to diplomacy, but Iran has other ideas
President Trump is turning back to diplomacy in the Middle East, seeking a new deal with Iran that his administration failed to secure through waves of military strikes. But the negotiations, which the president claimed would resume Monday, got off to a rocky start, with Iran denying any resumption in talks with the U.S., while…
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The Memo: Decision day dawns for El-Sayed, Stevens and Michigan Democrats
It’s crunch time in the fiercest and most divisive Democratic primary battle of the year. On Tuesday, Democratic voters in Michigan will decide whether progressive Abdul El-Sayed or centrist Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) will be their Senate candidate as the party tries to retain the seat being vacated by Sen. Gary Peters (D). The race…
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Pokopia Bubbly Basin DLC and update release countdown: Exact start time and date
Pokopia is set to release its first-ever downloadable content, Bubbly Basin, alongside a free base game update, marking a significant expansion to the life-simulation title. The paid DLC introduces an entirely new underwater biome along with exclusive Pokémon and building mechanics, and it represents only the first instalment of a planned three-part release. The Bubbly…