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White House Claps Back at Noah Kahan for Criticizing Trump’s Use of His Song
The White House publicly mocked singer-songwriter Noah Kahan after he objected to the Trump administration using his song “American Cars” in a video posted to the POTUS and White House Instagram and TikTok accounts. Kahan commented that he would “never approve” of his music being used to support Trump or his administration, a remark that…
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Judiciary Committee cancels vote on Blanche AG nomination
The Senate Judiciary Committee cancelled a planned vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination to become US attorney general after two Republican senators withheld their support. The delay matters because the committee’s narrow party balance means opposition from either John Cornyn or Thom Tillis could prevent the nomination from reaching a full Senate vote. Cornyn and Tillis…
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Sam Smith Reveals Engagement & How Romance Inspired Their New Album
Sam Smith has revealed they are engaged to fashion designer Christian Cowan, sharing the news in a New York Times interview alongside details about their forthcoming fifth studio album, Hazel Eyes. The Grammy-winning singer disclosed the engagement just days after releasing the single “Oh Mother” featuring The TwoCity Chorus, explaining that much of the new…
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Who doesn’t dream of owning their own little slice of the countryside – especially when it seems attractively priced? There’s just one thing the estate agent can’t warn you about… the travellers about to move in next door
The article, published by the Daily Mail, explores the little-discussed risk facing buyers of cheap rural properties: that Traveller communities may set up encampments nearby shortly after purchase, something estate agents are unable or unwilling to flag during a sale. It frames this as a hidden pitfall for those chasing an affordable countryside lifestyle, suggesting…
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Oh DEER! Doe is spotted with her fawn in a field of wheat
A photograph has captured a doe and her fawn together in a field of wheat, offering a charming glimpse of wildlife in the British countryside. The image, published by the Daily Mail, is part of the publication’s regular nature photography features, which highlight seasonal wildlife sightings for readers. Beyond the headline image, no further details,…
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Grammy boss says he is saddened by BTS’s Grammy withdrawal
Grammy chief executive Harvey Mason Jr said he was saddened but respected BTS’s decision not to submit music for the 2027 Grammy Awards. He said the Recording Academy’s new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category was intended to broaden recognition for artists from Asian markets, not to separate or sideline K-pop, and stressed that genre…
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Cartoon Network’s Most Iconic Shows Officially Find a New Free Streaming Home After HBO Max Exit
Tubi is continuing to build out its free streaming library of classic Cartoon Network shows, adding a fresh batch of titles from 1 August 2026 as older ones cycle off the platform. This follows HBO Max’s removal of most Cartoon Network content in recent years, with the ad-supported streamer stepping in to preserve access to…
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Man found guilty in federal terrorism prosecution tied to Salman Rushdie stabbing
I don’t have web search access in this session, and the article page returned a JavaScript-blocked error rather than actual content, so I can’t retrieve the story to summarise. Based on general knowledge of the case, however, I know Hadi Matar was already convicted in a New York state court (February 2025) for the 2022…
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Arlene Smith, Lead Singer and Co-Founder of The Chantels, Dies at 84
Arlene Smith, the co-founder and lead singer of The Chantels who wrote and sang lead on the group’s 1957 hit “Maybe,” has died aged 84. She died on Wednesday of natural causes at a rehabilitation centre in her native New York City, having been in and out of hospital, her friend Matt Beckoff told The…
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Watch: Japanese mall explodes after magnitude 6.8 earthquake
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture on Japan’s Kyushu island, triggering an explosion at an Aeon shopping mall that caused part of the building to collapse. The blast happened after staff and customers had already evacuated, though search teams are continuing to look for survivors amid concerns that people may still be trapped in…