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Born 73 Years Ago Today in Nashville, the Grammy-Winning Guitarist, Producer, and Son of a Bluegrass Legend Who Played With Dolly Parton and Johnny Cash
Randy Scruggs, the Nashville-born guitarist, producer and songwriter, was born on 3 August 1953, the middle son of bluegrass pioneer Earl Scruggs. Over a career spanning several decades, he became one of Music City’s most in-demand session musicians and producers, working with stars including Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, George Strait and Waylon Jennings, earning four…
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Five men are arrested on suspicion of raping woman in her 30s at home in Ipswich
Five men have been arrested on suspicion of raping a woman in her 30s at a house in Ipswich, Suffolk, after police were called to reports of a serious sexual assault. The alleged attack took place in the early hours of Sunday, and the woman is now being supported by specialist trained officers as detectives…
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Lucy Dacus – “Clay Pigeons” (Blaze Foley Cover)
Lucy Dacus has released a cover of Blaze Foley’s “Clay Pigeons” for the upcoming tribute album Sittin’ With Blaze, due out on Friday via Lost Art Records. The record honours Foley, a Texan outlaw country songwriter who was shot dead in 1989 aged 39 and whose reputation has grown posthumously through tributes such as Lucinda…
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‘V/H/S/MIXTAPE’ Set at Shudder; Ninth Chapter of Horror Anthology Features RZA, Ernest Dickerson, Flying Lotus and More (EXCLUSIVE)
Shudder has announced “V/H/S/MIXTAPE,” the ninth instalment in the long-running found-footage horror anthology franchise, set to premiere on the streaming service on 9 October. The film continues the series’ tradition of assembling segments from a diverse mix of directors and musicians, this time built around a theme of music and sound as instruments of terror,…
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RFK Jr. says parents should vaccinate children against measles
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that parents should vaccinate their children against measles, marking a notable endorsement from a figure long associated with scepticism about vaccines. The statement matters because measles is highly contagious and vaccination remains the main way to prevent outbreaks and serious complications. The article’s accessible text does not provide further details,…
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Nintendo Direct devoted to Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave arrives this week
Nintendo held a dedicated Direct presentation for Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, giving fans their first detailed look at the upcoming tactical role-playing game ahead of its release on the Switch 2. The broadcast fulfilled Nintendo’s earlier announcement of a game-specific showcase, marking a significant moment for followers of the long-running strategy series awaiting concrete information…
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Palworld’s popularity already has it expanding into a new game in the next most obvious genre
Palworld’s developer Pocketpair and Singaporean gaming firm Garena have announced Palworld Online, a mobile MMO based on the hit monster-catching survival game. The move marks the latest expansion of the Palworld brand beyond its original PC and console release, following the launch of a trading card game a few weeks earlier that reportedly sold out…
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The candidates being told to VANISH: Inside Democrats’ ruthless red state plan to snatch back the Senate
Democratic Party strategists are urging some of their own Senate candidates in Republican-leaning states to withdraw from the November 2026 elections, calculating that independent candidates stand a better chance of beating Republicans than official Democratic nominees in certain contests. The move reflects the pragmatic, at times ruthless, approach party leaders are taking as they try…
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Nintendo announces new Nintendo Direct showcase for Aug. 4
Nintendo has confirmed a new Nintendo Direct showcase will air on Tuesday, 4 August, dedicated entirely to Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, the next instalment in its long-running tactical role-playing game series. The presentation matters as it offers the first detailed look at the Switch 2 exclusive ahead of its release next month, giving fans insight…
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Rhodes and Maguire earn Solheim Cup wildcard picks
Britain’s Mimi Rhodes and Ireland’s Leona Maguire have been named as wildcard picks for Europe’s Solheim Cup team, which will face the United States in the Netherlands next month. Captain Anna Nordqvist selected Maguire despite a poor run of recent form, including four missed cuts in her last six events, citing her strong record in…