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L7’s Jennifer Finch dies weeks after revealing brain cancer diagnosis
L7 bassist Jennifer Finch has died at the age of 57, just weeks after publicly revealing a brain cancer diagnosis that had prompted fans to raise funds for her medical treatment. The band confirmed her death over the weekend in an emotional social media statement, calling her a “true original” whose “fierce spirit, humor and…
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Carrying a Bible in Northern Ireland hospitals could be a crime under abortion buffer zone laws
Police guidance warning that carrying a Bible or praying near abortion zones in Northern Ireland hospitals could be criminal has sparked religious freedom concerns.
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Jennifer Finch, L7’s Bassist, Dead at 59 from Brain Cancer
Jennifer Finch, founding bassist of pioneering feminist rock band L7, has died aged 59 following an aggressive form of brain cancer. Her diagnosis was made public only earlier in the week, alongside a GoFundMe campaign to cover in-home nursing, therapy and medical equipment, before her bandmates announced her death late on Saturday, 18 July. Her…
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3 of the Best First No. 1 Hits of 1970s Disco
American Songwriter has put together a shortlist of some of the standout debut No. 1 hits from the disco era of the 1970s, celebrating the genre’s brief but joyful chart dominance. The feature highlights three tracks that each achieved chart-topping success in different ways, alongside anecdotes about their creation and reception at the time. Chic’s…
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Controversial program paying drug users for used syringes becomes permanent in NYC
New York City has permanently funded a scheme paying drug users up to $10 a day for used syringes, folding it into Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s first city budget using opioid settlement funds. The Community Syringe Redemption Program has drawn criticism from opponents who argue it channels taxpayer money directly to people with addictions rather than…
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As mosquito ranges expand, better monitoring is key to preventing disease
As climate change makes historically temperate regions such as New England warmer and wetter, mosquito species and the diseases they carry are expanding into new areas, prompting calls for better monitoring to protect public health. Connecticut’s statewide mosquito surveillance programme has identified 54 species, including invasive types such as the Asian tiger mosquito, which can…
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L7 bassist and punk icon Jennifer Finch dies aged 59 following long cancer battle
Jennifer Finch, bassist and a founding member of the pioneering all-female punk band L7, has died at the age of 59 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Her death marks the loss of a key figure in the riot grrrl and alternative rock scenes that emerged from Los Angeles in the late 1980s and 1990s,…
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‘The most common disease you’ve never heard of’: Why your recurring dizzy spells could actually be caused by ‘hidden’ migraines – these simple lifestyle changes can help
An article on health condition vestibular migraine explains why some people who suffer recurring bouts of dizziness may actually be experiencing a “hidden” form of migraine rather than an inner-ear or balance disorder. Despite being described as one of the most common yet under-recognised conditions, it frequently goes undiagnosed because sufferers do not always experience…
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Dragged into Gaza and executed in a hospital bed: How Hamas doctors gave up treating Israeli hostage who was then shot three times in the head – with body hidden inside Gaza tunnel wall
An Israeli hostage seized during the 7 October attacks was reportedly taken into Gaza and brought to a hospital, where medical staff treated him before eventually abandoning his care. According to the report, he was then executed with three gunshots to the head, and his body was concealed within the wall of a tunnel in…
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Robert Pattinson’s disastrous audition for a forgotten blockbuster: “They thought I was on drugs”
Robert Pattinson has recalled that an early audition for an unnamed 2006 blockbuster went badly, with casting staff reportedly believing he was under the influence of drugs. The anecdote highlights the difficult and uncertain start to the actor’s career before he became widely known through major film franchises and later acclaimed independent roles. The article’s…