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A reimagined 'Cats' on Broadway features a special cat — an actor from the original 1980s musical

Ken Ard makes a triumphant return to Broadway in “Cats: The Jellicle Ball.”

A reimagined 'Cats' on Broadway features a special cat — an actor from the original 1980s musical
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WrestleMania is back in Las Vegas after a big showing last year

As WWE gears up for WrestleMania this weekend, the biggest annual event for the professional wrestling organization, data shows that its appearance in Las Vegas last year had an economic impact worth hundreds of millions of dollars

WrestleMania is back in Las Vegas after a big showing last year
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Appeals court appears torn over Sean 'Diddy' Combs' bid to overturn sentence

A U.S. appeals court appeared divided on Thursday about a bid by Sean "Diddy" Combs to overturn the hip-hop mogul's prison sentence over prostitution charges

Appeals court appears torn over Sean 'Diddy' Combs' bid to overturn sentence
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OpenAI pauses UK data centre project over regulation, costs

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is pausing its main data centre project in Britain over an unfavourable regulatory environment and high energy costs, dealing a blow to the

OpenAI pauses UK data centre project over regulation, costs
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Madonna announces new album, a sequel two decades later, 'Confessions on a Dance Floor: Part II'

As Madonna sang in her 2005 hit, “Hung Up,” time goes by so slowly

Madonna announces new album, a sequel two decades later, 'Confessions on a Dance Floor: Part II'
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There are two ‘Shining’ hotels. One is haunted and the other has something else going on

There are two ‘Shining’ hotels. One is haunted and the other has something else going on

There are two ‘Shining’ hotels. One is haunted and the other has something else going on
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Thousands of AI-written, edited or ‘polished’ books are being sold – an eerie echo of Orwell’s ‘novel-writing machines’

In ‘1984,’ George Orwell envisaged a world in which books were a mass-produced commodity no different from ‘jam and bootlaces.’

Thousands of AI-written, edited or ‘polished’ books are being sold – an eerie echo of Orwell’s ‘novel-writing machines’
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Why women in groups face a ‘collaboration penalty’ that solo female stars like Taylor Swift and Coco Gauff escape

All-women groups, whether in sports, music or business, are consistently underpaid compared to men. They’re seen as more threatening to the status quo.

Why women in groups face a ‘collaboration penalty’ that solo female stars like Taylor Swift and Coco Gauff escape
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Dolce & Gabbana co-founder Stefano Gabbana resigns as chair, keeps creative role

Dolce & Gabbana said on Friday its co-founder Stefano Gabbana stepped down from his roles at the Italian fashion house and its controlling holding company with effect from

Dolce & Gabbana co-founder Stefano Gabbana resigns as chair, keeps creative role
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Jamie Dornan to play Aragorn in new ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie

Jamie Dornan to play Aragorn in new ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie

Jamie Dornan to play Aragorn in new ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie
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Proxy adviser Glass Lewis recommends Warner Bros shareholders vote for Paramount deal

Independent proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis recommended Warner Bros Discovery shareholders to vote in favor of the company's $110 billion deal to combine with Paramount Skydance. 

Proxy adviser Glass Lewis recommends Warner Bros shareholders vote for Paramount deal
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US appeals court declares 158-year-old home distilling ban unconstitutional

A U.S. appeals court on Friday declared unconstitutional a nearly 158-year-old federal ban on home distilling, calling it an unnecessary and improper means for

US appeals court declares 158-year-old home distilling ban unconstitutional
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For aging US Supreme Court justices, the politics of retirement looms large

When Donald Trump https://www.reuters.com/topic/person/donald-trump/ was asked about the prospect of conservative Justices Samuel Alito or Clarence

For aging US Supreme Court justices, the politics of retirement looms large
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Designs unveiled for Trump's proposed 250-foot arch in Washington

Designs were unveiled on Friday for a 250-foot (76-meter) arch in Washington sought by U.S.

Designs unveiled for Trump's proposed 250-foot arch in Washington
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Big screens, bigger fandom: BTS brings ‘ARIRANG’ tour to AMC theaters

When Sandra Martinez couldn’t make it to Kpop supergroup BTS’s concert in Goyang, South Korea, she and her friends found a workaround.

Big screens, bigger fandom: BTS brings ‘ARIRANG’ tour to AMC theaters
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China offers incentives to Taiwan following opposition leader's visit

China on Sunday unveiled 10 new incentive measures for Taiwan, including easing tourist curbs, allowing in "healthy" television dramas and facilitating food sales,

China offers incentives to Taiwan following opposition leader's visit
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Indian singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92, ending 'extraordinary' journey

India's Asha Bhosle, known for her versatile repertoire and high-energy singing in countless Bollywood movies, has died at the age of 92 in

Indian singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92, ending 'extraordinary' journey
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Audi Q5 vs BMW X3, an Edmunds luxury SUV comparison

The Audi Q5 and BMW X3 are among the most popular options for shoppers interested in a small luxury SUV

Audi Q5 vs BMW X3, an Edmunds luxury SUV comparison
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Rare wines, stashed away in castle’s cellar for a century and once considered undrinkable, head to sale

Rare wines, stashed away in castle’s cellar for a century and once considered undrinkable, head to sale

Rare wines, stashed away in castle’s cellar for a century and once considered undrinkable, head to sale
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Haiti declares three days of national mourning for 25 killed in stampede

Haiti declared three days of national mourning on Sunday, a day after a deadly stampede killed 25 people during an annual celebration thronged by students and

Haiti declares three days of national mourning for 25 killed in stampede
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'Paddington' musical triumphs at London's theatrical Olivier Awards

Paddington Bear was the big winner at the Olivier Awards in London on Sunday, with a stage adaptation of the beloved children's books picking up

'Paddington' musical triumphs at London's theatrical Olivier Awards
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Court allows White House ballroom construction to continue for now

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Court allows White House ballroom construction to continue for now
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Ackman's $64 billion Universal bet hinges on power broker Bollore

Bill Ackman's first call before launching his $64 billion bid for Universal Music Group nL6N40Q0JZ this week was to French billionaire Vincent Bollore,

Ackman's $64 billion Universal bet hinges on power broker Bollore
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Ye postpones Marseille concert after French authorities say they will seek a ban

The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has postponed his upcoming show in Marseille

Ye postpones Marseille concert after French authorities say they will seek a ban
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Hermes, Kering shares sink as Iran war knocks luxury revival

French group Hermes led a slump in luxury shares on Wednesday after weak sales showed the war in Iran was weighing on demand in the Middle East and tourism in Europe

Hermes, Kering shares sink as Iran war knocks luxury revival
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Kering shares slide after Gucci sales disappoint

Kering shares plunged as much as 10% on Wednesday after first-quarter sales at its Italian flagship brand Gucci dropped more than expected, underlining the challenges

Kering shares slide after Gucci sales disappoint
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UK to probe Paramount-Warner Bros deal in coming weeks, competition watchdog says

Britain's antitrust watchdog is expected to launch an investigation into Paramount Skydance's planned $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery in "the coming weeks," a

UK to probe Paramount-Warner Bros deal in coming weeks, competition watchdog says
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LVMH reports sales hit from Iran war in blow to hopes for luxury revival

French luxury giant LVMH said the Iran war shaved at least 1% off its total group sales in the last quarter due to lower spending in the Gulf region, and

LVMH reports sales hit from Iran war in blow to hopes for luxury revival
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Luxury brands face profit squeeze as Iran conflict shrinks UAE mall sales, sources say

(Corrects 14th paragraph to make clear that damage to the Burj Al Arab hotel was caused by debris after an interception; changes headline to clarify that story is about UAE malls, not just Dubai Mall)

Luxury brands face profit squeeze as Iran conflict shrinks UAE mall sales, sources say
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Texas attorney general probes Lululemon over potential 'forever chemicals' in its activewear

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into athleisure brand Lululemon over the potential presence of "forever chemicals" in its activewear, he said on

Texas attorney general probes Lululemon over potential 'forever chemicals' in its activewear
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As Trump attacks friends and foes, Americans are changing their minds about China

As Trump attacks friends and foes, Americans are changing their minds about China

As Trump attacks friends and foes, Americans are changing their minds about China
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Artemis II astronauts made most of professional photography training

The two professional photography instructors who trained Artemis II astronauts to take pictures of the moon and Earth during their historic lunar flyby

Artemis II astronauts made most of professional photography training
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Hollywood stars sign open letter opposing Paramount-Warner Bros deal

Over 1,000 filmmakers, actors and industry professionals signed an open letter opposing Warner Bros Discovery's proposed $110 billion merger with

Hollywood stars sign open letter opposing Paramount-Warner Bros deal
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After tackling Kering's debt problems, de Meo faces the Gucci challenge

Seven months into the job, Luca de Meo has bought himself time as CEO of Gucci owner Kering. This week he has to prove he knows how to use it.

After tackling Kering's debt problems, de Meo faces the Gucci challenge
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Philippines seeks US extension on waiver to buy Russian oil

The Philippines' Secretary of Energy Sharon Garin on Tuesday said the country has asked the United States to extend a waiver to purchase Russian oil and petroleum products

Philippines seeks US extension on waiver to buy Russian oil
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Oasis, Wu-Tang Clan, Phil Collins to join Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation unveiled its list of inductees for 2026 on Monday, including 1990s Britpop icons Oasis and American

Oasis, Wu-Tang Clan, Phil Collins to join Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
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Trump's voting restrictions bill may fail, but parts live on in 23 states

The SAVE America Act looks set to die in Congress, but 23 mostly Republican-led U.S. states have recently changed their voting procedures to mirror key aspects of

Trump's voting restrictions bill may fail, but parts live on in 23 states
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Nigeria police arrest 33-member gang over Kwara church abductions

Nigerian police have arrested a 33-member gang over a November attack in which 38 people were abducted from a church in central Kwara state, police said on

Nigeria police arrest 33-member gang over Kwara church abductions
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Malaysia brings home high-value art, including a Picasso, seized in 1MDB probe

Malaysia's anti-graft agency said on Tuesday it had successfully repatriated four high-value pieces of artwork, including a 1961 Pablo Picasso print, recovered in

Malaysia brings home high-value art, including a Picasso, seized in 1MDB probe
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Cuba's top destinations deserted, without power or fuel under US sanctions

The sun is setting in Pálpite, a small town on the edge of Cuba's vast Zapata Swamp, when suddenly the road swarms with activity.

Cuba's top destinations deserted, without power or fuel under US sanctions
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Kanye West postpones show in France amid criticism over past remarks

U.S. rapper Kanye West said he was postponing his show in Marseille, France, in a fresh disruption to a tour that has drawn opposition from critics over his

Kanye West postpones show in France amid criticism over past remarks
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Billy Crystal eyes return to Broadway in one-man show about the house he lost to LA wildfires

Billy Crystal returns to Broadway this fall with an intimate one-man show called "860."

Billy Crystal eyes return to Broadway in one-man show about the house he lost to LA wildfires
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Raffle winner thrilled to claim a $1 million Picasso with a $117 ticket

A Parisian art enthusiast has won a Pablo Picasso painting with a $117 raffle ticket

Raffle winner thrilled to claim a $1 million Picasso with a $117 ticket
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Warner Bros. puts on a starry CinemaCon show with Cruise, Kidman, Bullock, Zendaya and Chalamet

Warner Bros

Warner Bros. puts on a starry CinemaCon show with Cruise, Kidman, Bullock, Zendaya and Chalamet
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Disney to eliminate 1,000 jobs

Walt Disney 's new chief executive, Josh D'Amaro, announced layoffs in an email to employees on Tuesday, as he looks to streamline the company's

Disney to eliminate 1,000 jobs
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Jury selection starts for Harvey Weinstein's latest retrial in a New York rape case

Jury selection is underway in Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial

Jury selection starts for Harvey Weinstein's latest retrial in a New York rape case
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Taylor Swift tops American Music Awards nominations again

Taylor Swift leads this year's American Music Awards with eight nominations, including artist of the year, song of the year for "The Fate of

Taylor Swift tops American Music Awards nominations again
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Gucci sales extend falls as Iran war clouds de Meo's Kering turnaround

Sales at Kering's Italian flagship brand Gucci dropped by 8% in the first quarter from the previous year, the luxury fashion group said on Tuesday, as the

Gucci sales extend falls as Iran war clouds de Meo's Kering turnaround
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Attorney for suspect in attack at Sam Altman’s home says he was in midst of 'mental health crisis'

The public defender for a man accused of throwing an incendiary device at Sam Altman’s home says her client has autism and was experiencing an “acute mental health crisis.”

Attorney for suspect in attack at Sam Altman’s home says he was in midst of 'mental health crisis'
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American flag maker, others settle US lawsuits alleging bogus 'Made in the USA' claims

The U.S.

American flag maker, others settle US lawsuits alleging bogus 'Made in the USA' claims
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Theater group says Paramount, Warner Bros merger 'harmful' to industry

Paramount Skydance's proposed purchase of Warner Bros Discovery will consolidate too much power in one company and cause harm to consumers and the

Theater group says Paramount, Warner Bros merger 'harmful' to industry
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House approves aviation safety bill based on deadly midair collision near Washington

An aviation safety bill seeking to address lessons learned from last year’s midair collision of a jet and an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., was approved by the House Tuesday

House approves aviation safety bill based on deadly midair collision near Washington
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Iconic former bar The Dark Horse puts items up for auction, looks ahead to future

Iconic former bar The Dark Horse puts items up for auction, looks ahead to future

Iconic former bar The Dark Horse puts items up for auction, looks ahead to future
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The Walt Disney Co. begins laying off 1,000 employees

The Walt Disney Co. has begun layoffs expected to lead to 1,000 job cuts across the company

The Walt Disney Co. begins laying off 1,000 employees
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Asian surnames have been the fastest-growing in the US, according to Census Bureau report

The most popular last names in the U.S. might be unchanged from the previous decade, but Asian surnames were the fastest-growing at the start of 2020s

Asian surnames have been the fastest-growing in the US, according to Census Bureau report
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Ben & Jerry's co-founder wants the company to be independent once more

As Ben & Jerry’s celebrated its annual Free Cone Day on Tuesday, one of the brand’s co-founders was focused on a different sort of freedom

Ben & Jerry's co-founder wants the company to be independent once more
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Did Donald Trump just commit ‘blasphemy’?

Did Donald Trump just commit ‘blasphemy’?

Did Donald Trump just commit ‘blasphemy’?
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The Kennedy Center wants to show that the building really needs a renovation

The Kennedy Center's new executive director, Matt Floca, is leading tours to show the building's need for major repairs

The Kennedy Center wants to show that the building really needs a renovation
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Sergio Garcia apologizes for his Masters tantrum, saying the way he acted 'has no place in our game'

Sergio Garcia has apologized for his tantrum during the final round of the Masters

Sergio Garcia apologizes for his Masters tantrum, saying the way he acted 'has no place in our game'
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Bahamas police release Michigan man questioned after his wife disappeared from the couple’s boat

Police in the Bahamas have released a Michigan man who said his wife disappeared after falling overboard from a small boat in waters off the island nation

Bahamas police release Michigan man questioned after his wife disappeared from the couple’s boat
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FBI says suspects tried to rob Offset outside a Florida casino when he was shot in the leg

The FBI says rapper Offset was ambushed by a large group outside a Florida casino last week

FBI says suspects tried to rob Offset outside a Florida casino when he was shot in the leg
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Library of Congress appoints Arthur Sze to a second 1-year term as US poet laureate

U.S. poet laureate Arthur Sze has been appointed to a second one-year term by the Library of Congress

Library of Congress appoints Arthur Sze to a second 1-year term as US poet laureate
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Artemis II moonshot reflects a spacefaring vision present in Jules Verne’s 19th-century novel

Going to the Moon isn’t just about science. Novelist Jules Verne predicted some of the societal ramifications modern lunar missions are creating today.

Artemis II moonshot reflects a spacefaring vision present in Jules Verne’s 19th-century novel
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Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel on art, their friendship and 'The Christophers'

As screen presences and cultural figures, Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel could hardly be more different

Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel on art, their friendship and 'The Christophers'
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War intensifies uncertainty for makers of the ultimate in bling, luxury watches

The annual luxury watch fair “Watches and Wonders” opens this week in Switzerland, with the Iran war casting new doubt over an industry that had hoped to rebound from tariff turmoil and a contracting market over the last two years

War intensifies uncertainty for makers of the ultimate in bling, luxury watches
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Oprah Winfrey names Maria Semple’s 'Go Gentle' as her latest book club pick

Oprah Winfrey has chosen Maria Semple's comic novel “Go Gentle” for her book club

Oprah Winfrey names Maria Semple’s 'Go Gentle' as her latest book club pick
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She can’t stop streaming

She can’t stop streaming

She can’t stop streaming
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The double-level airplane seat is back with the ‘ultimate, final statement’ design

The double-level airplane seat is back with the ‘ultimate, final statement’ design

The double-level airplane seat is back with the ‘ultimate, final statement’ design
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A forgotten archive of art school applications tells the stories of young Jews fleeing the Nazis

A forgotten archive of art school applications tells the stories of young Jews fleeing the Nazis

A forgotten archive of art school applications tells the stories of young Jews fleeing the Nazis
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Tom Holland says new 'Spider-Man' is the most emotional, most mature, yet

Tom Holland’s Peter Parker is dealing with the fallout of making his friends forget his identity in the new “Spider-Man” movie

Tom Holland says new 'Spider-Man' is the most emotional, most mature, yet
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Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Sade, Oasis, Wu-Tang Clan and Luther Vandross get into Rock Hall

Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Billy Idol, Queen Latifah, Oasis, Sade and Joy Division/New Order are set to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Sade, Oasis, Wu-Tang Clan and Luther Vandross get into Rock Hall
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Famed ESPN college basketball voice Dick Vitale facing another battle with cancer

Famed ESPN broadcaster Dick Vitale is facing another battle with cancer

Famed ESPN college basketball voice Dick Vitale facing another battle with cancer
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Camp Mystic official says he didn't see flood warnings issued the day before storm hit

The director of the Texas summer camp where 27 campers and counselors were killed by a devastating flood in 2025 said he did not see early federal and state warnings sent the day before the storm hit and that staff had no meetings about the pending danger

Camp Mystic official says he didn't see flood warnings issued the day before storm hit
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Swalwell's exit shakes up a chaotic California governor's race

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell’s abrupt exit from the race for California governor left his rivals scrambling to lock down his former supporters in a crowded contest with no clear leader

Swalwell's exit shakes up a chaotic California governor's race