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Rush’s 4-show Madison Square Garden run is underway (night 2 pics, video, setlist)
Rush played the second of four scheduled Madison Square Garden concerts on 30 July as part of its Fifty Something tour. The show marked the continuation of the band’s New York residency, with the article presenting photographs, audience video and the night’s setlist. The performance included songs spanning Rush’s career, from “Xanadu”, “The Spirit of…
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Fans stunned at Travis Kelce’s training camp physique after nuptials to Taylor Swift
Travis Kelce attracted attention at Kansas City Chiefs training camp after videos of him arriving on the field prompted online discussion about his physique. The Fox News article frames the reaction around his recent marriage to Taylor Swift, suggesting fans were surprised by his appearance rather than commenting on his football performance. Social-media users compared…
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Scottish Premiership: Mayo and Nisbet strike late to help Aberdeen stun Hearts
Aberdeen came from behind with two late goals to beat Hearts 2-1 at Pittodrie in their Scottish Premiership opener. The result extended Hearts’ difficult start under Wouter Vrancken, while Aberdeen showed resilience to turn a seemingly controlled defeat into a dramatic home victory. Hearts led from the 35th minute when Oisin McEntee scored after a…
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GOP senators express confidence in McConnell’s return as health scrutiny grows
Republican senators have expressed confidence that Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell will return to work, despite growing scrutiny of his health following recent public episodes in which he appeared to freeze while speaking. Their support matters because McConnell’s health has prompted questions about his ability to continue leading his party in the Senate. Senators including…
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Inside Lollapalooza’s Biggest Brand Activations: From Nütrl Vodka Seltzers to a Coca-Cola Roller Rink
Lollapalooza 2026 in Chicago is hosting extensive brand activations alongside its music programme, giving attendees places to drink, rest, charge phones, collect merchandise and take part in activities between sets. – Nütrl is serving vodka seltzers, including its new Peach flavour, alongside games, photo opportunities and daily giveaways. – T-Mobile’s customer-only Club Magenta offers phone…
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Lollapalooza 2026 Livestream Schedule: Where and When to Stream Every Set Live Online
Lollapalooza 2026 will be livestreamed on both Disney+ and Hulu for the first time, allowing subscribers to watch performances from Chicago’s Grant Park remotely. The four-day festival runs from 30 July to 2 August, with coverage split between two simultaneous channels so viewers can choose between sets on separate stages. Streams begin at 3.45pm ET…
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Trump plans to retain Todd Blanche as acting Attorney General
Donald Trump announced that he intends to keep Todd Blanche in place as acting Attorney General after Republican senators blocked Blanche’s Senate confirmation. The move lets Blanche continue running the Justice Department in an acting capacity without formal Senate approval, and it exposed a rift between the president and members of his own party over…
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India’s ‘cockroach’ protesters have wounds consistent with pellet-gun fire, say experts
Independent ballistic experts told the BBC that injuries suffered by supporters of India’s Cockroach Janta Party during a Delhi protest are consistent with birdshot fired from pellet guns. The allegation matters because the government has not confirmed reports that such weapons were used, while experts warn the pellets can cause permanent or life-threatening injuries. Tens…
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“It really seriously disturbed me, singing my songs about peace and love and there’s fighting in front of me. But it was very good for the album”: Steve Hillage’s career in and out of psych prog icons Gong
Steve Hillage reflects on a varied career spanning psychedelic progressive rock, electronic dance music and record production, prompted by his 2016 22-disc retrospective, *Searching For The Spark 1969–1991*. He describes his time with Gong as brief in calendar terms but intense and formative, calling the line-up behind *Angel’s Egg* and *You* the best band he…
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Bipartisan pair of senators urge Rubio to release aid to African women, children at risk of Ebola
Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski and Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen have urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to release family-planning aid for women and infants affected by an Ebola outbreak in East Africa. Their intervention highlights concerns that delayed humanitarian funding could worsen health risks for vulnerable communities during an outbreak. In a letter sent on…