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Obituaries report five deaths across five states
Lifestyle
— Oct 6, 2026
The articles report the deaths of five people, highlighting their family lives, careers, community involvement and personal interests. They include a longtime Missouri social services employee, a music educator, an Ohio counselor, an Arkansas family man and a Nebraska rancher.
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Restaurant openings span landmark sites in three cities
Lifestyle
— Oct 5, 2026
New dining and nightlife spots are opening in New Orleans, Manchester and San Antonio: Preservation Hall’s first restaurant and bar, an Italian grill-and-cocktail venue called GiGi, and Park @ 510 Deli & Market at Hemisfair. Their offerings range from live-music-centered evenings and Italian sharing plates to casual deli fare, market goods and drinks.
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The Man Who Invented Braille for Music
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— FROM 1830
Braille adapts system for musical notation.
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The Story of the Man Who Invented Braille for Music
Good News
— FROM 1830
Blind composer creates accessible notation
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California’s High-Price Petroleum Virus May Spread Across The West, Analyst Says
Paris Apodaca · 5 min · 1h
‘Luigi: The Musical’ Coming to NYC
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— Mar 4, 2026
It is often said that “life imitates art.” This time, art is imitating life. “Luigi: The Musical,” a musical comedy about Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is coming to New…
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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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Music Producer Clive Davis Dies at 94
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— Jun 22, 2026
Legendary music producer Clive Davis — who helped the careers of Janis Joplin and Whitney Houston to Billy Joel and Santana — has died. He was 94. Davis, dubbed “the man with the golden ears,” was remembered by his…
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Dylan Mulvaney Releases ‘Days of Girlhood’ Music Video
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— Mar 14, 2024
Transgender activist Dylan Mulvaney is releasing a new music video about the “Days of Girlhood.” In the video, Mulvaney, who identifies as a woman but is a biological man, is seen wearing a variety of women’s clothes…
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Chris Stapleton Wins ‘Entertainer of the Year,’ But It’s What He Did After the Show That Has Fans Cheering
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— May 15, 2023
Country music star Chris Stapleton marked Friday night by winning his first Entertainer of the Year award from the Academy of Country Music. And when the show was over, he was just another working man. After the annual…
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Country Star Calls Out Taylor Swift for Staying Silent About the Death of Toby Keith, the Man Who Helped Launch Her Career
Reporting
— Feb 7, 2024
Country music star John Rich called on pop star Taylor Swift to say something publicly about the Monday death of country music legend Toby Keith, whose work as a music executive helped launch her career. As of Wednesday…
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Meaning comes from engagement, not from time remaining
When Breath Becomes Air argues that a life’s worth lies in sustained attention to relationships, work, and honesty about death—not in duration or achievement.
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‘Real Hero’: American Attending Music Festival Near Gaza Border Praised for Charging Hamas Terrorists to Save Two Women
Reporting
— Oct 25, 2023
A man who had been attending a music festival when Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel on Oct. 7 was praised for being a “real hero” as he tried to charge terrorists in order to save two women. Morielle Lotan…
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‘The Gambler’ Songwriter Dead at 73
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— Apr 18, 2026
The man whose words helped define a generation of country music — often from behind the scenes — has died. According to Fox News , Don Schlitz, the acclaimed songwriter responsible for some of the genre’s most enduring…
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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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Johnny Cash’s Sister Reveals Why He Always Wore Black
Reporting
— Nov 30, 2022
Country music legend Johnny Cash was always known as “The Man in Black,” but it turns out it wasn’t just a wardrobe choice. Cash had a reason for wearing black. In a new documentary entitled “Johnny Cash: The Redemption…
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Drake Spotted Filming Iron Man Video at CNE
Entertainment
— Aug 28, 2026
Drake was spotted at Toronto's Canadian National Exhibition wearing Iron Man armor, fueling fan speculation that he’s filming a new music video and possibly teasing another project after a year that saw three album drops. The mystery around his next move includes mentions of a potential project titled Fear of Missing Out and serves as ongoing promotion for his recent work and collaborations.
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Country Music Star Jimmie Allen Credits Christian Music with Saving His Life
Reporting
— Jun 8, 2022
Many big names in music found their start in local church choirs, using praise and worship as an outlet for their God-given talent before entering the more secular world of music. Jimmie Allen is one of those artists…
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Jack Smith’s FBI Probe Obtained Personal Data Of 640,000 Everyday Republicans, MAGA Hat Buyers
Emily Kopp · 3 min · 1h
71-Year-Old DJ Goes Viral, Encourages Other Aged Pros to ‘Keep Going’
Reporting
— Oct 27, 2023
For one Maine man, it appears age is just a number. Brian Phoenix, 71, of Saco, Maine, recently went viral for continuing to work as a DJ and play music off of CDs after working in the field for 40 years According to “…
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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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Spider-Man Tops $1.7B; Odyssey Reaches $1.1B
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— Aug 5, 2026
Spider-Man: Brand New Day debuted with record-breaking global numbers, crossing $1.155 billion worldwide in its first week and becoming 2026’s top-grossing film, ahead of Toy Story 5. Hadestown: The Musical’s stage-to-film release set Broadway capture records while the summer slate, including The Odyssey, bolsters expectations for a roughly $10 billion year at the global box office, with some of the year's biggest salaries highlighted.
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‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ Zooms to #1 on iTunes, Anthony Posts Video Reacting to the News
Opinion
— Aug 12, 2023
There is a pain ebbing deeply in this country, and it turns out that music is the catharsis that so many Americans are craving. Given that, “country music” has never felt like a more appropriate term. The most recent…
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Breaking: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Found Not Guilty of Sex Trafficking And Racketeering
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— Jul 2, 2025
Music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been found not guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering charges, but was found guilty on two counts of prostitution, or the Mann Act. The racketeering charges carried a potential…
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Embarrassing: Rapinoe Played Her Own ‘Entrance Music’ on Portable Speaker at Final Game
Opinion
— Sep 26, 2023
The day many of us were eagerly awaiting has finally arrived, as Megan Rapinoe bid the United States Women’s National Team “Adieu” with her final international fixture. To be fair, from a sports perspective, Rapinoe is…
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The Conservative Desk
Saudi OpenAI engineer charged in boardroom recorder case
Prosecutors say a Saudi national at OpenAI hid a $24 bug in an executive room. The case turns on national security, physical access, and what the record shows about intent.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Says He Is ‘Nervous’ as Sex Trafficking Trial Begins
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— May 6, 2025
The long-awaited sex trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs began in Manhattan, New York, on Monday, and while jury selection kicked off Combs reportedly told the judge presiding over his trial that he was “a little…
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'All Hell Broke Loose': Investigators Probe Rapper's Massive Concert That Left 8 Dead
Reporting
— Nov 7, 2021
Authorities are investigating the condition that left eight people dead and many more injured Friday night when rapper Travis Scott’s Astroworld music festival in Houston dissolved into chaos — including a huge crowd…
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Heartbreaking: Ashley Judd Chokes Up as She Reveals Country Music Legend Naomi Judd’s Manner of Death
Reporting
— May 13, 2022
Ashley Judd was choking back emotion in a new interview as she made her first public comments about the death of her mother, Naomi Judd. Naomi, 76, took her own life on April 30, one day before she was inducted into the…
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37-Year-Old Country Singer-Songwriter Dies Unexpectedly in Sleep Just Hours After His Wedding
Reporting
— Nov 29, 2022
The country music world lost an up-and-coming star over the weekend, and the circumstances left many shocked. According to The Oklahoman , Jake Flint, 37, an Oklahoma-based singer-songwriter, died in his sleep on…
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Country Star Travis Tritt Axes Bud Light From Tour Over Trans Can, Puts Another Famous Alcohol Brand on Notice
Reporting
— Apr 6, 2023
Country music star Travis Tritt is leaving Bud Light in the dust. “I will be deleting all Anheuser-Busch products from my tour hospitality rider,” Tritt said Wednesday on Twitter. “I know many other artists who are…
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Judges Press County Suing Oil Giants To Explain How Companies Worsened Its Floods
Simon August · 6 min · 2h
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