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Decisions made by governments and major institutions can shape international relations, travel and economic conditions. This topic brings together those developments and their consequences for people across the region.

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Woke Democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor roasted for hilarious U-turn after calling for Thanksgiving to be CANCELED

  • Wisconsin Democratic governor candidate mocked over Thanksgiving remarks
  • Candidate reportedly reversed earlier call to cancel the holiday
  • Full details of the original comments were not provided in the text

A Democratic candidate for governor of Wisconsin has faced ridicule online after apparently reversing course on comments in which they called for Thanksgiving to be cancelled, according to the Daily Mail. The article's supplied text does not include further specifics on the candidate's identity, the original remarks, or…

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Why are Cheap Trick almost bigger than The Beatles in Japan?

  • Japan gave Cheap Trick their first mass audience.
  • Budokan transformed their international fortunes.
  • Their Japanese reception was compared with Beatlemania.

Cheap Trick became exceptionally popular in Japan in the late 1970s, with fans reportedly responding to the American power-pop band with a level of excitement compared to Beatlemania. Their success there mattered because it helped turn a band with limited commercial impact elsewhere into international stars, particularly through…

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Horrifying discovery as dozens of decomposing bodies found in basement of Chicago funeral home

  • Dozens of decomposing bodies found in Chicago funeral home basement
  • Criminal investigation launched into improper storage of remains
  • Officials working to identify victims and notify affected families

A Chicago funeral home has become the centre of a horrifying investigation after officials discovered dozens of decomposing bodies stored in its basement, sparking a criminal inquiry into how the remains came to be left improperly and how long they had been there. The grim find has raised…

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‘Stuart’ Episode 3: Wil Wheaton, Brian Posehn & John Ross Bowie Talk Wizards, Puppies, Penguins, Fireball Fight, Easter Egg & That Shocking Death

  • Stuart Fails To Save the Universe kills off Wil Wheaton's character via magic in episode 3
  • It's the second original Big Bang Theory actor's death in three episodes
  • Cast discuss filming the fireball duel and a hidden costume Easter egg

HBO Max's Big Bang Theory spinoff Stuart Fails To Save the Universe killed off another original cast member in its third episode, with Wil Wheaton's character dispatched by magic. It marks the second death of a returning original actor within the show's opening episodes, following Kunal Nayyar's character…

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Hagerty, Bradshaw set for 2020 rematch in Tennessee Senate race

  • The article’s full text was unavailable.
  • Hagerty and Bradshaw appear set for a 2020 rematch.
  • Hagerty won their previous Tennessee Senate contest.

The article itself is inaccessible because the page was denied due to disabled JavaScript, so its reporting cannot be summarised reliably. The headline indicates that Republican Senator Bill Hagerty and challenger Marquita Bradshaw were expected to face each other again in Tennessee’s Senate race, revisiting their 2020 contest.…

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Carney calls trade talks with US ‘nasty’

  • Carney says US-Canada trade negotiations have become increasingly hostile.
  • Trump threatens further 50% tariffs on Canadian goods.
  • Canada remains engaged despite mounting trade tensions.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said trade negotiations with the United States had become “nasty” after President Donald Trump criticised Canada and its leadership while threatening wider tariffs. Carney said Canada would remain involved in the talks, framing them as necessary to protect Canadian jobs and businesses amid…

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Universal & Sony Music Take Legal Action in Canada Against ‘Parasitic’ Streaming App Musi

  • UMG and Sony sue Musi app in Canada over unlicensed YouTube-sourced music
  • IFPI and Music Canada argue Musi bypasses copyright protections for profit
  • Follows earlier Canadian crackdown on YouTube stream-ripping sites

Sony Music Group and Universal Music Group are launching legal action in Canada against the developers of Musi, a streaming app that they say illegally sources music from YouTube without artists' authorisation. The case, brought with the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry and Music Canada, marks a…

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J-pop powerhouse ASOBISYSTEM opens first US headquarters in California

  • ASOBISYSTEM opens first US HQ in Culver City, California
  • Aims to give J-pop touring acts a permanent American base
  • Expansion reflects growing global demand for Japanese music

ASOBISYSTEM, the Tokyo-based entertainment company behind two decades of Harajuku culture exports, has opened its first permanent US headquarters, marking its largest North American investment to date. The new subsidiary, ASOBISYSTEM U.S.A. INC., is based in Culver City, California, and will oversee business development, partnerships, marketing, publicity and…

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Here’s How Miley Cyrus & Taylor Swift Make Cameos in New Sabrina Carpenter Children’s Book

  • Sabrina Carpenter gets her own Little Golden Book biography, out 1 September 2026
  • Illustrations reference Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift's influence on her career
  • Book already charting on Amazon ahead of its release date

Sabrina Carpenter is the latest musician to be given her own "Little Golden Book" biography, joining a series that has previously profiled stars including Taylor Swift, Harry Styles and Prince. The 24-page children's book charts her journey from a music-loving child in Pennsylvania to global pop stardom, and…

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Some of Doge’s $110bn saving reports are wrong or lack evidence, US watchdog finds

  • GAO watchdog finds Doge's $110bn savings claims often unverifiable or wrong
  • 96% of reported savings lacked sufficient calculation evidence
  • Doge, once run by Musk, closed last month after falling short of goals

A US watchdog has found that some of the savings claimed by Doge, the body set up under President Trump to cut federal spending, were overstated, incorrect, or unsupported by evidence. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) review examined Doge's "Wall of Receipts", which listed $110bn in reported savings…

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