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On This Day in 1969, Charley Pride Was Making Country Music History With His First Run at No. 1
On 12 August 1969, Charley Pride reached number one on the Hot Country Songs chart with “All I Have to Offer You (Is Me)”, marking his first chart-topper. The achievement was historically significant because he became the first Black artist to lead the country chart in 25 years and only the third to do so,…
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Palestinian students, staff allege discrimination at Columbia
Palestinian students, faculty and alumni are suing Columbia University for discrimination, alleging the school fostered a “hostile campus climate” and unfairly targeted them with disciplinary investigations following the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks on Israel. In the lawsuit, filed Monday in New York County court, four students and one faculty member argue that Columbia deliberately…
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Denny Hamlin chases monster largemouth bass in Texas with Bassmaster pro Chris Zaldain
NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin went fishing for largemouth bass in Texas with professional Bassmaster angler Chris Zaldain. The outing links a prominent motor-racing figure with competitive fishing and highlights the sport’s appeal beyond its usual audience. The supplied article text provides no further account of the trip, including the location, catch results or timing. It…
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Ex-diplomat: ‘No one’s in total control of the Strait of Hormuz’
Former U.S. diplomat Richard Haass said Wednesday that no country is in control of the Strait of Hormuz, contradicting President Trump’s claim that the U.S. is in “total control” of the crucial waterway. “No one’s in total control of the Strait of Hormuz,” Haass told host Willie Geist on MS NOW’s “Morning Joe.” But Trump…
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U-Haul worker allegedly shoots co-worker dead after argument during shift: Police
A Nashville U-Haul employee is accused of fatally shooting a 56-year-old colleague during a work shift after an argument, according to police. The case is being treated as a workplace killing and remains an allegation while the investigation proceeds. Police said the suspect fired several shots after the dispute. The article does not provide further…
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8-Time Grammy Winner Abruptly Cancels Multiple Shows Due to “Personal Circumstances”
Jon Batiste has cancelled three scheduled concerts in Connecticut, Pennsylvania and New York, citing unspecified “personal circumstances”. The cancellations affect appearances due between 13 and 15 August and come as the eight-time Grammy winner prepares to release two new albums. Batiste said refunds would be available from the original point of purchase and that he…
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Six things to know about Marco Rubio’s joint interview with wife Jeanette on Katie Miller’s podcast
Secretary of State Marco Rubio shared more than usual about his personal life in a Tuesday interview alongside his wife, Jeanette, on Katie Miller’s weekly podcast. His candid remarks come amid several global wars and the Trump administration’s efforts to rework U.S. foreign intervention measures and diplomatic efforts abroad. Rubio, who briefly served as acting…
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Iran just raised the price of Trump’s waiting game
As President Trump shifts toward a strategy of economic pressure, Iran has appointed IRGC founder Mohsen Rezaei as the new secretary of the Supreme National Security Council following a period of leadership turnover and conflicting diplomatic signals.
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Thousands of Canadians call for US ambassador’s expulsion
More than 60,000 Canadians have signed a petition calling for the expulsion of US ambassador Pete Hoekstra, accusing him of interfering in Canadian politics and legitimising President Donald Trump’s suggestions that Canada could become a US state. The campaign highlights growing diplomatic strain as the two countries negotiate urgently over threatened US tariffs. The petition…
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How a $250 million acquisition collapsed into allegations of fraud and forged signatures
VideoVerse’s $250 million acquisition by international sports publisher Minute Media, announced in September 2025, has collapsed amid fraud allegations, disputed merger documents and claims of forged signatures. The case matters because investors, creditors and senior executives are now pursuing legal action, while Minute Media says it ended its engagement after finding significant discrepancies in VideoVerse’s…