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BLACKIE LAWLESS Asks W.A.S.P. Fans To ‘Support’ And ‘Honor’ CHRIS HOLMES In Guitarist’s Battle With Prostate Cancer
W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless has publicly called on the band’s fans to rally behind former guitarist Chris Holmes, who is undergoing chemotherapy in France for prostate cancer. Lawless described the “W.A.S.P. family” as “devastated” and urged supporters to offer financial help or words of encouragement, marking a notable reconciliation gesture given past tensions between the…
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TalkFuse morning briefing, 2 Aug 2026 10:33
A Cambridge professor alleges a pig’s head was sent to his family amid plagiarism claims; two women face charges over a racist Sydney station attack; and Tom Holland’s new Spider-Man outing shatters Endgame’s opening-day record.
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Trump slashes Medicare drug subsidies, cutting against affordability message
The article text was not available because access to the page was denied, so its claims and supporting evidence cannot be independently summarised. Based on the headline alone, it appears to concern cuts to Medicare drug subsidies that may conflict with Donald Trump’s stated focus on lowering costs for households. No details were provided about…
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Two motorbike riders taken to hospital after crash on Snake Pass between Sheffield and Manchester
The busy road was closed as emergency services rushed to the scene
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New Mexico woman’s bodycam confession about hiding newborn baby in hospital garbage tossed by state court
The New Mexico Supreme Court has ruled that body camera footage in which a young woman confessed to hiding her newborn baby in a hospital bin cannot be used as evidence against her, after finding that the recording was protected by doctor-patient confidentiality. The decision is a significant setback for prosecutors pursuing a first-degree murder…
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Christian doctor scores huge payout after she claimed she was fired for refusing to comply with trans policies at work
A doctor who identifies as a devout Christian has won a substantial payout after tribunal judges found she was unfairly dismissed for refusing to comply with her employer’s policies on transgender patients. She had argued that the requirements, including using preferred pronouns for transgender patients, conflicted with her religious beliefs, and brought a claim after…
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As Robert Downey Jr signs £75million deal to become the highest paid movie star EVER, meet the wife who dragged the drug-addled Iron Man star back from the brink
Robert Downey Jr has reportedly signed a £75 million deal, making him the highest-paid film star in history, prompting renewed attention to the actor’s remarkable turnaround from a period of serious drug addiction earlier in his career. Central to that recovery, as widely reported, has been his wife, producer Susan Downey, credited with helping steer…
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Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi undergoes major surgery six months after her cervical cancer diagnosis
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi has revealed she underwent a hysterectomy, six months after disclosing her cervical cancer diagnosis. The 38-year-old reality star, best known from MTV’s “Jersey Shore,” shared the news in an emotional Instagram video documenting her hospital admission and recovery, marking a significant update on her ongoing treatment and health journey. The video showed…
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Why Uganda seems to be winning the battle against Ebola as virus spreads in DR Congo
Uganda has successfully contained its Ebola outbreak, recording just 20 cases and two deaths before releasing its last patient from hospital two weeks ago, while neighbouring DR Congo continues to struggle, with its death toll passing 1,500 and the virus spreading faster than in previous outbreaks. Health officials attribute Uganda’s success to preparedness built up…
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The Story Behind the Song That Saved Patsy Cline and Put Willie Nelson on the Map
Willie Nelson’s 1961 song “Crazy” became one of country music’s most enduring standards, but its path to success was far from smooth. Nelson wrote the track while struggling to get his songs recorded in Nashville, and initially failed to place it with other artists, including country stalwart Larry Butler, before Patsy Cline eventually took it…