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Glen Hansard Remembered as “Incomparable” Troubadour Whose “Gift for Storytelling Brought So Much Joy”
Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, frontman of The Frames and star of the film “Once,” died on 29 July 2026 in a motorcycle crash in Dublin at the age of 56. His death prompted an outpouring of tributes from political leaders, fellow musicians and actors, reflecting his stature as one of Ireland’s most influential songwriters and…
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Elf Lyons Brings Solo Show ‘The Woman on the Edge’ to New York for Limited Run (EXCLUSIVE)
British stand-up comedian Elf Lyons is bringing her solo show “The Woman on the Edge” to New York, marking her US debut. The limited run at the SoHo Playhouse, presented by WestBeth Entertainment and Mick Perrin Worldwide, blends autobiographical comedy with theatrical experimentation, drawing on the collapse of Lyons’ own engagement as its inspiration. The…
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“I’ve run out of artists I want to listen to. I find very few things that move me”: When Limp Bizkit’s Wes Borland turned to prog for musical fulfilment
The article revisits comments Limp Bizkit guitarist Wes Borland made in 2016 about his solo album Crystal Machete, explaining why he turned to progressive rock for creative satisfaction outside his main band. Borland, best known for his role in Limp Bizkit, said the band lets him play a “science fiction stuntman character”, but that Crystal…
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OpenAI’s rogue ‘sandbox’ escape could be America’s final AI warning
Both the article text you pasted and my own attempt to fetch the page returned an access-denied/403 error rather than the actual content — the site is blocking automated access, so I have no real article text to work with. I can’t produce an accurate summary without fabricating details. If you can paste the full…
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‘AI can help save NHS time’, director says
A trial of Microsoft’s AI assistant, Copilot, suggests it could reduce administrative work for NHS staff and free more time for patient care, according to a director involved. The findings matter because the NHS is under pressure to improve productivity while managing staff workloads and long waiting lists. Participants reported saving an average of 43…
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Why Burnham’s sweeping education reforms aren’t all they seem
The Labour government announced sweeping education reforms on Monday 27 July, aiming to steer more young people towards “technical” education rather than university, with schooling shaped more closely around the needs of local employers. In this clip from the political podcast In The Room, former deputy cabinet secretary Helen MacNamara and ex-No 10 adviser Cleo…
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WATCH: Fauci attorney ejected from Senate hearing after chaotic exchange: ‘You are not recognized!’
An attorney representing Dr Anthony Fauci was removed from a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on Capitol Hill after repeatedly interrupting proceedings, prompting the panel’s chairman, Senator Rand Paul, to have him ejected. The disruption occurred as Fauci himself repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination, declining to answer questions on…
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Cannabis cafes may become tourist draw in US city as lung experts cite ‘toxic chemical’ concerns
San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors has voted to allow licensed cannabis retailers to serve food and non-alcoholic drinks on site, paving the way for Amsterdam-style cannabis cafés in the city. Retailers hope the move will boost tourist traffic, but lung health experts have raised concerns about exposure to harmful chemicals produced by cannabis smoke and…
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“Let’s Not Allow Our Own Demise”: Willie Nelson Sounds Alarm Over Threat to Rural America
Country music legend Willie Nelson, approaching his 93rd birthday, has spoken out against plans to build an artificial intelligence data centre in his hometown of Abbott, Texas. Rather than focusing on AI’s ability to mimic musicians’ voices and styles, Nelson centred his objection on the environmental and social toll such facilities take on small rural…
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Record high say Trump not paying attention to most important problems: Survey
The article text was unavailable, so the only confirmed information is its headline: a survey reportedly found a record-high share of respondents believe Donald Trump is not focusing on the country’s most important problems. If accurate, this would matter because public perceptions of presidential priorities can affect confidence in an administration and political support. No…