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Steve Hilton Wants to Boost California’s Nightlife Economy If He Wins Governor
Steve Hilton, the Republican candidate in California’s gubernatorial race, has unveiled plans for an “Office of Fun and Freedom” that would cut bureaucratic red tape around nightlife, live entertainment and community events if he becomes governor. The British-born entrepreneur and former Fox News host, who has been endorsed by Donald Trump, frames the proposal as…
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UCAS applications: How to write a brilliant personal statement
UCAS has overhauled the personal statement section of university applications, replacing the old single essay with three targeted questions, in a bid to level the playing field for pupils without access to private tutoring or parental guidance. The reform, introduced a year ago, means applicants for September 2027 entry will be only the second cohort…
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‘Lanterns’ Writer Responds to Buzzy Episode Three Reaction: “I Just Hope People Will Stick It Out With John”
The third episode of HBO Max’s “Lanterns,” titled “OutKast,” has sparked widespread discussion for exploring how protagonist John Stewart Jr. was raised differently from his older brothers and why, drawing comparisons to public debates around Michael Jackson’s upbringing. The episode examines whether the extreme methods used by John’s parents to prepare him for the role…
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Belles & Dolly Parton’s ‘Son of Jolene’ Debuts on Billboard’s Country Airplay Chart
Belles’ collaboration with the late Dolly Parton, “Son of Jolene,” has debuted at No. 51 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart dated 12 September, marking Belles’ first entry on the chart. Written as a sequel to Parton’s 1974 country classic “Jolene,” the track holds particular significance as Parton’s final new recording released before her death on…
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Reform UK suspensions, North Sea gas green light, and rising Russia tensions dominate
Reform UK suspends two senior figures over a foreign-funding probe as ministers move to approve the Jackdaw gas field; Norway seizes a Russian ship near Svalbard and Germany reports fresh grid sabotage attempts amid heightened Russia alert.
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The long-forgotten 1946 country song at the heart of Paul Simon’s masterpiece
Paul Simon’s ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’, widely regarded as his crowning achievement, drew on a surprisingly varied set of musical sources, according to a 1972 interview he gave to The New York Times. While the song is often remembered as an Art Garfunkel showcase thanks to his vocal performance, the writing and inspiration behind it…
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“Every fucking time”: the 1983 Police song Stewart Copeland said “burns down the house”
Sting has revealed that “Murder by Numbers”, a standout track from The Police’s 1983 album Synchronicity, was written on the volcanic island of Montserrat while the band recorded there, with the singer recalling the “strong smell of sulphur” that later clung to the song’s atmosphere. Despite its dark, jazz-inflected menace and Stewart Copeland’s driving drum…
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Abigail Breslin, Yasmin Kassim & Booboo Stewart Set To Star In Road Trip Comedy ‘Pipe Cleaner Boy’
Actors Abigail Breslin, Yasmin Kassim and Booboo Stewart have been cast in “Pipe Cleaner Boy,” a female-led road trip comedy marking the feature directorial debut of writer-director Anna Rose Moore. The project brings together an Oscar-nominated star with rising talent in a story aimed at resonating with younger audiences, and it represents a notable step…
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Sean McVay expects every Rams player to be on flight to Australia for Week 1, including Aaron Donald
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay says he expects the entire roster, including star defensive tackle Aaron Donald, to travel to Australia for the NFL’s first-ever game there in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers. Donald’s participation had been uncertain since he came out of retirement for the 2026 season, having missed the…
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In Canada: How Blue Rodeo’s ‘Hasn’t Hit Me Yet’ Became a ‘Rallying Call’ After Trump’s Lake Ontario Renaming Order
Blue Rodeo’s 1993 song “Hasn’t Hit Me Yet” has become an unexpected symbol of Canadian defiance after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario to “Lake America” amid escalating trade tensions. During the Toronto band’s annual hometown show at RBC Amphitheatre on 29 August, frontman Greg Keelor asked the 16,000-strong…