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Get ready for ‘Frantic Friday’! Twenty million drivers to hit UK roads on busiest ever August bank holiday as potential traffic hotspots are revealed
Britain’s drivers are being warned that the August bank holiday weekend could be the busiest on record, with the RAC forecasting about 20 million car journeys between Friday and Monday. Friday is expected to be the most congested day, as holidaymakers and day-trippers travel during a spell of warm, dry weather; the volume of traffic…
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ARIA bars fully AI-generated music from Australian charts
The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) will exclude music made wholly by artificial intelligence from Australia’s official charts from Friday. The move also makes such tracks ineligible for ARIA Awards, reflecting the industry’s effort to protect human artists and prevent unlicensed AI-generated material being rewarded. Songs that use generative AI as a supporting tool can…
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‘Tragic accident’ unfolds as travelers, employees witness deadly passenger jet incident
An airport ground worker was killed after being struck by a French Bee Airbus A350 at Montréal–Trudeau International Airport in Quebec on Monday. The accident occurred during ground operations before a flight to Paris-Orly, prompting investigations into how it happened and renewed attention to safety risks for airport staff working near aircraft. The worker, employed…
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Lil Durk Trial: Jurors See Unreleased ‘Redman’ Video, Defense Calls It ‘Expression of Art’
Jurors in Lil Durk’s Los Angeles murder-for-hire trial were shown an unreleased 2021 music video, “Redman”, which prosecutors argue supports their claim that the rapper was motivated by revenge after the killing of his friend King Von. Defence lawyer Brian Steel said the staged video was artistic expression by a grieving musician, not evidence of…
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Gates Warns of AI Upheaval as Deadly US Police Chase Shocks
An esports OLED debut, calls for a UK wealth tax and Apple’s new heist drama lead the bulletin. Four teenagers face charges after a New Jersey crash killed two people.
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Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’: The Best Covers, Spin-Offs, and Response Songs
Rolling Stone surveys the enduring influence of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene”, tracing how a 1973 country hit became a global standard that artists repeatedly reinterpret across genres and perspectives. – The article selects 20 songs: 10 direct covers and 10 response songs, spin-offs or reinterpretations. – “Jolene” was inspired by a red-haired bank teller’s attention to…
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Revealed: A sneak peek at some of the winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year
The Natural History Museum has released a preview of winning images from the 62nd Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, ahead of its London exhibition opening in October. The photographs depict wildlife across varied settings, from Arctic sea ice to Tokyo streets and a circus ring in Qatar, highlighting both natural behaviour and human impacts…
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Beyoncé Announces $1 Million Donation for Earthquake Relief Efforts in Colombia
Beyoncé will personally donate $1 million to earthquake relief in Colombia, directing the money towards food and housing supplies in the areas worst affected. The announcement adds to a wider fundraising effort by prominent musicians following the disaster, which caused major loss of life and displacement in Chocó. The 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Chocó on 10…
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3 Hip-Hop Bangers That Will Uplift Any Party, Shindig, or Get-Together
The article highlights three hip-hop tracks it considers particularly effective at energising parties and social gatherings: Missy Elliott’s “Work It”, Nas’s “N.Y. State of Mind”, and the Beastie Boys’ “Intergalactic”. It presents the songs as examples of hip-hop’s long-standing ability to create excitement, encourage dancing and bring listeners together. The selections span 1994 to 2002…
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The Dolly Parton Performance That Brought Stephen Colbert to Tears Hits Even Harder Today
The article revisits a 2020 virtual interview in which Dolly Parton sang the traditional ballad ‘Bury Me Beneath the Willow’ for Stephen Colbert, visibly moving him to tears. It says the clip has resurfaced following reports of Parton’s death, highlighting the emotional force of her voice and her connection to the songs her mother sang.…