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The 1997 movie John Cusack only made for the money: “Depends on your definition of success”
Fair enough. The post The 1997 movie John Cusack only made for the money: “Depends on your definition of success” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Horror as worker is hit by a truck and killed at the United Wambo coal mine in the NSW Hunter Valley
A worker in his 50s was killed after being struck by a truck at the United Wambo open-cut coal mine near Warkworth, in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, on Monday afternoon. The incident prompted mine operator Glencore to suspend all operations at the site while emergency services and the company respond, underscoring…
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33 Years Into His Career, Tim McGraw Finally Plays Fenway Park—and Reveals the One Way He “Beat” His Dad
Country star Tim McGraw played Fenway Park for the first time on 30 July, marking a milestone in a career spanning more than three decades. The historic Boston venue, home of the Red Sox since the early 1900s, had never previously hosted a McGraw concert despite his long list of achievements, which include Hollywood film…
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Kylie Minogue joins Nick Cave and Madonna at back to back shows
Kylie Minogue made surprise guest appearances at consecutive concerts by Madonna and Nick Cave, bringing together two very different strands of her long musical career. The performances were notable because they reunited Minogue with Cave for their celebrated duet and marked another live collaboration with Madonna, although neither appearance announced a new joint release. At…
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Scott Pelley, Sharyn Alfonsi Take Journalist-in-Residence Roles at Columbia University
Sharyn Alfonsi and Scott Pelley, two former “60 Minutes” correspondents, have been named journalists-in-residence at Columbia University’s School of Journalism for the 2026-2027 academic year. Announced on Monday, the appointments give both broadcasters a platform to mentor the next generation of journalists shortly after their departures from CBS News amid a contentious overhaul of the…
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Ariana Grande To “Step Back From Visibility” Amid “Public Scrutiny”
Ariana Grande plans to “step back from visibility” once her Eternal Sunshine Tour concludes, following weeks of public concern over her noticeably thin appearance. The announcement comes just after the release of her new album petal, whose title track video prompted widespread comparisons to Karen Carpenter’s appearance in her final years, and criticism from figures…
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New Radicals Return With First Song in 28 Years
New Radicals, the American band best remembered for their 1998 hit “You Get What You Give,” have released their first original song in 28 years. Frontman Gregg Alexander wrote “One Night Only (Break Loose Break Free!)” for the soundtrack of the rom-com One Night Only, starring Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner, which is released this…
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Swings into IMAX Following Record-Breaking Opening
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is set to expand into IMAX cinemas across the US from Friday, 7th August, having already opened without an IMAX release. The move follows the film’s record-breaking debut, and reflects strong demand for the biggest possible presentation of a blockbuster that has already made history at the box office. The film…
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Emma Finucane: Can cycling’s new star be beaten?
Emma Finucane’s dominant performance at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, where the 23-year-old Welsh track cyclist won four gold medals, has prompted coaches and rivals to describe her as a “generational talent” who could dominate the sport through to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Her success is attributed not just to raw speed but to meticulous…
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Three lanes shut on M1 after ‘wildfire’ breaks out on grassy fields in Derbyshire – thestar.co.uk
Three lanes of the M1 in Derbyshire were closed after a wildfire broke out on grassland alongside the motorway, prompting an emergency response and causing significant disruption to traffic. The closures highlighted the ongoing risk posed by grass and vegetation fires spreading close to major roads, creating both a safety hazard from smoke and flames…