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3 Timeless Rock Songs From 1966 That Bring Back Memories of the Old Days

  • Three enduring rock songs were released in 1966.
  • All three reached No. 1 in the US.
  • “Paperback Writer” tells a story about an aspiring author.

Three songs released in 1966 by The Mamas & The Papas, Donovan and The Beatles remain familiar fixtures for classic rock listeners. Their continued popularity reflects how recordings from before the Summer of Love still connect with audiences more than half a century later. “Monday, Monday” was The…

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Tearful Alex Eala loses Hong Kong Open final to Claire Liu in straight sets

  • Claire Liu won her first WTA title in Hong Kong.
  • Eala lost 6-3, 6-0 in the final.
  • Eala is set to rise to world number 15.

Claire Liu beat Alex Eala 6-3, 6-0 to win the Hong Kong Open final and claim her first WTA Tour title. The defeat ended Eala’s bid for a second title in a breakthrough season, but she described the year as life-changing and said she was proud of the…

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Pope Leo urges husbands to respect wives amid femicide crisis across Latin America

  • Pope Leo called on husbands to respect their wives.
  • More than 3,800 women were killed in the region in 2024 because of their gender.
  • The pope’s next stop is Argentina, where he will meet President Milei.

Pope Leo XIV urged husbands and fathers to treat women with respect during a Mass in Uruguay, at the end of the first leg of his Latin American tour. His appeal came against a backdrop of widespread gender-based killings across the region, where most femicides are committed by…

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‘Spiritual darkness’: US ambassador to Israel says critics of Iran war are blinded by Satan

  • Huckabee called critics of US action against Iran spiritually blinded.
  • Conservative commentators criticised his remarks.
  • He made the comments in an interview about European governments.

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has faced criticism after describing opposition to US military action against Iran as “spiritual darkness” and saying Satan had blinded its critics. His comments, made in an interview, drew backlash from conservative commentators, some of whom called for his removal as a…

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US task force to cut off Iran’s transport of advanced weapons: What we know

  • US task force targets Iran’s land and Caspian supply routes.
  • The unit reportedly has 20 civilian and military personnel.
  • Analysts warn efforts could affect Russian links and raise tensions.

The US military has created Task Force Iron Gate to disrupt Iran’s transport of advanced weapons and other restricted materials by land and across the Caspian Sea. The move extends Washington’s efforts to limit Iranian supply networks as fears of renewed war grow, while Tehran says it is…

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‘The light of dawn is on the horizon’: the best moments from US midterm victory speeches | Ted Widmer

  • Democrats scored a sweeping midterm victory.
  • Candidates focused on costs and political influence.
  • The result may shape the 2028 presidential race.

Democrats won a sweeping victory in the 2026 US midterms, with speeches that celebrated their gains while condemning a political system seen as serving wealthy donors and lobbyists over ordinary people. The article argues that the result weakens Donald Trump’s party and could improve Democrats’ prospects in 2028,…

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3 Lyrics About War From the 60s That Still Tug at Our Heartstrings

  • Donovan’s song follows a soldier haunted by Vietnam.
  • Phil Ochs questions who leads the United States into war.
  • “Eve of Destruction” connects war fears with wider political tensions.

Three 1960s songs use lyrics about war to express fears and doubts that remain relevant: Donovan’s “The War Drags On”, Phil Ochs’s “I Ain’t Marching Anymore” and Barry McGuire’s version of “Eve of Destruction”. Together, they address the human cost of conflict, the role of political leaders and…

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DAVID MARCUS: How Ashley Moody survived the blue tsunami and emerged as a GOP star.

  • Ashley Moody held her Florida Senate seat amid Republican losses.
  • Her campaign stressed accountability and the American dream.
  • Republicans disagree over why voters turned away.

Ashley Moody retained her Florida Senate seat despite Republican losses across the country, and the article argues her victory could offer the party a model for recovery. The author says her campaign’s focus on government accountability and protecting the American dream resonated with voters, helping Moody stand out…

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‘Spiritual darkness’: US ambassador to Israel says critics of Iran war are blinded by Satan

  • Huckabee called opposition to intervention spiritual blindness.
  • Critics said the remarks were inappropriate for a US ambassador.
  • Trump said the Iran war contributed to Republican election losses.

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has faced criticism after saying people who oppose US military action against Iran are in “spiritual darkness” and have been blinded by Satan. His remarks matter because they cast disagreement with the war as a spiritual failing, prompting calls from some commentators…

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