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Music Features Explore Artists, Scenes, Legacies
Music
— Oct 4, 2026
Mississippi’s Hattiesburg music scene remains active, while Haruki Murakami’s jazz roots and Frank Zappa’s genre-defying work show how musical traditions and influences shape artists across generations. A film revisits Madness’s gritty early years as the band rose from struggling north London musicians to pop stars.
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Def Leppard, Goo Goo Dolls Announce 2027 Tour
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Def Leppard will embark on a 45-date North American tour in 2027 with the Goo Goo Dolls and The Struts, beginning March 2 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and ending July 2 in Indianapolis. The tour includes stops in Detroit and the Little Rock area; presales begin October 12, with general ticket sales starting October 16.
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Starbucks plans to close 250 North American stores in turnaround
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— Sep 24, 2026
Starbucks will close about 250 North American stores and take about $300 million in charges as part of its turnaround.
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Elena Vasquez
It's encouraging to see local bakeries and cafes taking over some of those Seattle locations.
Tahj Skinner leads Notre Dame past Chaminade, 28-21
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— Oct 3, 2026
Sherman Oaks Notre Dame stayed unbeaten with a 28-21 win over Chaminade, as Tahj Skinner accounted for all four touchdowns and helped seal the game against his former school. At the college level, No. 3 Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr has powered a 4-0 start and scored a touchdown run against North Carolina after leading a four-touchdown win over Purdue.
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Derek Foss
CJ Carr has been the difference maker early on, that four-touchdown game and the run against North Carolina stand out.
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FBI Nabs Saudi National Accused Of Hiding Bug In Toilet Paper To Spy On AI Giant’s Inner Sanctum
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 1h
Ha*Ash announces 18-city 2027 North American tour
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— Sep 21, 2026
Ha*Ash has announced the No Me Hablen de Amor – Gira 2027 tour, an 18-city North American run starting April 20 in Toronto and ending May 22 in Miami Beach, with Las Vegas among the stops. Presales begin September 22 through Citi Entertainment ahead of a general sale on September 25, promoted by Live Nation.
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Maya Lindstrom
Presales via Citi before the 25th general sale should help dedicated fans get tickets.
AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Lightning Delays Alabama-Florida State Start and Clemson Game Again
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— Sep 19, 2026
A weekend of repeated lightning delays disrupted multiple college football games, forcing delays or stoppages for Alabama vs. Florida State, Clemson vs. North Carolina, and Clemson vs. North Carolina, with Clemson enduring a third consecutive weather-related delay. The scattered disruptions affected game plans and arrivals, leaving several matchups awaiting resumed play as officials enforce lightning protocols.
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Jared Kim
Clemson keeps getting hit with these stops and it has to wear on the players trying to stay loose between delays.
Clemson Names Freshman Reynolds Starting Quarterback
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— Sep 14, 2026
Clemson’s Dabo Swinney has reinstated defensive lineman Vic Burley ahead of the ACC opener with North Carolina, hoping his return stabilizes a vulnerable run defense that has been hit by injuries. Concurrently, Swinney has pivoted to true freshman Tait Reynolds as the starting quarterback, with Reynolds slated to start against UNC after outperforming Christopher Vizzina, who is nursing an elbow injury, signaling a shift that Swinney says could be the long-term plan.
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England’s 39-Game Winning Run Ends in Draw
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— Sep 17, 2026
England’s 39-match women’s rugby winning streak ended as Canada held them to a 26-26 draw in Exeter, with Canada’s early pressure and late resistance highlighting a potential shift as both sides prepare for further tests in North America. Wales snapped a nine-game Test losing streak by routing South Africa 50-5 in Cardiff to kick off the WXV Global Series, signaling a strong start for Wales with a dominant first half and a red-card incident shaping the match.
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Starbucks Plans 250 North American Store Closures
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— Sep 19, 2026
Several beloved coffee destinations are closing: Starbucks in Hove, UK will cease trading on October 4 after a long-running location, with staff offered roles at nearby stores; Williamsburg’s Partners Coffee flagship in New York City is also shutting as lease ends amid financial pressures, though a new Bedford Avenue cafe will continue the brand’s presence in the area. In Kent, The CakeShed on The Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells is closing with its last day on September 27, marking the end of a well-loved cafe and restaurant staple in the town.
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How Bezos turned years of losses into Amazon's moat
The Everything Store shows Bezos converting customer obsession and multi-year losses into logistics and cloud advantages rivals could not copy.
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World-Famous Wildlife YouTuber Risks It All with Claim of Large Primate Discovery in North America
Opinion
— Jul 9, 2022
A social media star who draws millions of views from around the world is putting his reputation on the line with an unbelievable find in the North American wilderness. YouTube star Coyote Peterson, known for wildlife…
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North Star Expands Holdings Across Tech Finance
Business
— Aug 28, 2026
"North Star Asset Management Inc. disclosed new or expanded positions in five companies—Zscaler, Fidelity National Financial, Repligen, CoStar Group, and The Charles Schwab—during recent reporting periods, with stake values ranging from roughly $3.2 million to about $44.2 million." The filings show the fund increasing its exposure across technology, financial services, and biopharma peers, reflecting a diversified bet across several sectors amid broader institutional activity.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Mario Lopez Takes ‘Trip Down Memory Lane’ to Celebrate His Walk of Fame Star
Reporting
— Jun 27, 2023
Mario Lopez is celebrating his induction to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Walk of Fame Chair Ellen K announced that he would receive a star on the famous strip on North Hollywood Blvd, Monday, and he reacted by sharing a…
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Breaking: NASCAR Star Greg Biffle and Family Feared Dead After Private Jet Crash in North Carolina
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— Dec 18, 2025
A private jet owned by NASCAR driver Greg Biffle crashed and exploded while attempting to land at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina on Thursday morning, killing multiple people, according to authorities…
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Scientists Finally Identify Bacteria Behind Mysterious Mass Die-Off of 5 Billion Sea Stars
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— Nov 3, 2025
After more than a decade of mystery, scientists say they’ve finally identified what wiped out more than 5 billion sea stars along North America’s Pacific coast — one of the largest marine die-offs ever recorded…
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‘You’re A War Criminal!’ Protesters Scream At Hegseth During Army Conference In DC
Francis Kapper · 2 min · 1h
Hollywood Actor Admits to What He’s Been Doing in North Dakota: In Case ‘S*** Hits the Fan’
Reporting
— May 29, 2023
Hollywood actor Josh Duhamel is preparing, but it’s not for his next movie role. Instead, he’s getting ready in case “things go south.” The “Transformers” and “Shotgun Wedding” star recently admitted that he is a…
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Toy Story vs Shrek
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The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Bill Belichick Suffers Blowout Loss At UNC
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— Sep 2, 2025
Bill Belichick’s debut in college football did not go the way anyone expected. On a highly anticipated Monday night in Chapel Hill, with stars in the stands and fans packing Kenan Stadium to the brim, the North Carolina…
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Somali Fraudster In Minnesota Had Sights Set On New State To Loot
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— Dec 31, 2025
Years before Minnesota welfare fraud captured the nation’s attention, a Somali-American leader of one massive scheme expanded his assets beyond the North Star State, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ)…
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DNC Chair Perez Says He Can’t Promise Same-Day Results for Nevada Caucus: ‘Our North Star, Again, Is Accuracy’
Reporting
— Feb 21, 2020
As voters prepare for the Nevada Democratic presidential caucus, Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairman Tom Perez warned that the results might not be available the same day. In recent days, DNC officials have…
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Kim Kardasian’s Oldest Children Land First Acting Role in Kids Movie
Reporting
— Jan 26, 2023
Reality Star Kim Kardashian’s oldest children, North West and Saint West, with Rapper Kanye West will be making their acting debut. On Jan. 25, the Instagram page for the upcoming film “Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie”…
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Fauci Blamed Trump For Lab Leak Theory Taking Off, Diary Shows
Anthony Fauci blamed President Donald Trump for the public's concern that the COVID-19 pandemic had emanated from a laboratory in Wuhan to which Fauci's institute had shipped funding and high-risk coronavirus experiments, newly released documents show.
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Oliver Anthony’s Meteoric Rise Continues After 9 Songs Break Into Top 25 on iTunes
Reporting
— Aug 13, 2023
A new country music star is emerging. Oliver Anthony , who lives in Farmville, Virginia, was virtually an unknown last week. That all changed when his anti-government song “Rich Men North of Richmond” was posted Tuesday…
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Dems All But Coronate Star Recruit In Key Midterm Race As Ex-Rep Drops Bid
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— Jul 29, 2025
Former Democratic North Carolina Rep. Wiley Nickel announced Tuesday that he is suspending his bid for the state’s open Senate seat and backing former two-term Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, the party’s prized recruit for…
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Star Dem Candidate Leading By Only Single Digits In Key Senate Race, Poll Says
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— Aug 1, 2025
Former two-term Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is leading his much lesser-known likely Republican opponent by just six points in the state’s 2026 Senate race, according to an early Emerson College poll…
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Mubadala Citi DC Open Draw Highlights Elite Field
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— Jul 26, 2026
The Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington, D.C. is the ATP and WTA 500 event held in Rock Creek Park, acclaimed for its intimate, public-park setting that doubles as a key launchpad for the North American hard-court swing into the US Open. The week features a star-studded field including Fritz, Tiafoe, Osaka, Pegula and Keys, with comprehensive viewing options on Tennis Channel across July 27–August 2.
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Jamie Lisa Forbes Spotlights Four Novels on Western Ambition and Resilience
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— Sep 11, 2026
Award-winning author Jamie Lisa Forbes debuts four American fiction works—Sunny Gale, Unbroken, The Widow Smalls and Other Stories, and EDEN—centered on ambitious, hardship-tested lives across the American West and South, with Sunny Gale tracing a woman’s reinvention as a rodeo star inspired by overlooked female rodeo histories. The author’s background ranching near Laramie and later legal practice in North Carolina informs deeply drawn characters as the books explore resilience, family, and justice amid evolving gender roles.
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Marcus Bell
The mix of ranch life and legal work probably adds depth to how these stories handle family and justice across regions.
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Inflation Jumps Higher In Final Report Before Midterm Elections
Jack McGeever · 3 min · 2h
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