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Dolly Parton’s Legacy: Heart, Hope, and Steely Determination

Dolly Parton’s 1980 song '9 To 5' became an anthem for working women, highlighting her musical legacy marked by heart, hope, and steely determination, according to the BBC.

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Conflicts & Security

Rupert Grint to Return to Harry Potter in Broadway Play

Rupert Grint will reprise his role as Ron Weasley in the Broadway production of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,' marking a return to the franchise more than a decade after the film series ended, according to Filmstarts.

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Africa

Moringa lattes and tigernut kebabs: the young Ghanaians ‘taking back the power’ of their food

Abiro Wisdom left catering school in 2019 with a clear vision: to champion Ghana’s Indigenous food instead of working in international hotels. He joined the Ghana Food Movement (GFM), which focuses on reviving traditional, nutritious, and climate-resilient crops like tigernuts and moringa.

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Conflicts & Security

Libyan who was cleared after Lockerbie bombing trial dies aged 70

Al Amin Khalifah Fhimah, a Libyan who was cleared in the 1988 Lockerbie bombing trial, has died at the age of 70, according to a Facebook post by Libyan Airlines.

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Corporate

Brentford to Pay 43M€ for El Hadji Malick Diouf

Brentford is prepared to pay around 43 million euros for West Ham United's El Hadji Malick Diouf, according to Football Insider.

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Conflicts & Security

Wife of US Soldier Deported Under Trump Policies

The wife of an active-duty US soldier was deported to Honduras on Monday, according to her family and the Department of Homeland Security. She is at least the seventh spouse or parent of a US soldier to be deported under the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.

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Fashion & Luxury

Indian Jewelry Ad Pulled Amid Backlash Over Actor’s Outfit

An Indian jewellery brand has pulled its new advertisement for the festival of Rakshabandhan following backlash over the outfit worn by the female lead, according to BBC.

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Middle East

Far-right Israeli Lawmaker Damages Palestinian Memorial

A far-right Israeli lawmaker damaged a Palestinian memorial with a sledgehammer in the occupied West Bank while under military escort, according to the BBC.

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Baseball

17 Dead, Hundreds Unaccounted for in Nepal-Tibet Flood

At least 17 people have been killed and nearly 400 others are unaccounted for after a flash flood and mudslide hit the Nepal-Tibet border, according to the BBC.

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Leaders

Ridley Scott’s ‘The Dog Stars’ Debuts 42% Rotten Tomatoes Score

Ridley Scott's latest film, The Dog Stars, has received a 42% score on Rotten Tomatoes, according to the critic aggregator, making it one of the director’s lowest-rated projects.

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Nature

Dolly Parton’s Life Told Through Six Iconic Songs

Dolly Parton's career has been marked by a unique ability to bridge divides in a polarized America. Her refusal to take political stances has contributed to a net approval rating of 65%—a stark contrast to figures like Barack Obama (14%) and Donald Trump (-19%).

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Medicine

Shingles Vaccine Linked to Lower Risk of Heart Disease

A new study has found that the shingles vaccine Shingrix is associated with a 12% lower risk of cardiovascular diagnoses, potentially offering heart disease benefits comparable to daily blood pressure medication.

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Tennis

Alcaraz and Williams Thrill in Brief US Open Mixed Doubles Run

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz delivered a brief but thrilling performance at the US Open mixed doubles event, securing two wins before falling in the quarter-finals. Alcaraz said he 'almost forgot how it feels' to play on court.

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Big Tech

Instagram Chief Testifies Meta’s Teen Safety Feature Used by Few

Instagram’s chief admitted that few teenagers used a feature meant to combat addiction before it was turned on by default, according to a trial transcript.

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Music

Dolly Parton Dies at 80 After Brief Cancer Battle

Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at 80 after a brief battle with cancer, her publicist confirmed. She passed away in Nashville, surrounded by loved ones.

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