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The 50 greatest albums of 2025 (so far)
Yardbarker
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July 7, 2025
If you checked the album charts at any time throughout the first half of 2025, you might be shocked to see that half of the Top Ten was dominated by records that came out the year prior. Some were just chart monsters that continued to persevere...
These two U.S. airports rank among the world’s most beautiful
The Manual - Oregon
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July 3, 2025
While air travel focuses on covering long distances quickly, a beautiful airport can elevate the experience. Plain, concrete terminals can feel drab and boring, and only add to the strain of long travel days. However, open spaces inspired by...
I was paid to tend garden at Liam Gallagher's £3million French chateau... but he sacked me: Meet the one man hoping tonight's mega Oasis reunion FLOPS
Daily Mail
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July 3, 2025
For more than a year, Tom Ceze lovingly tended to the bougainvilleas and citrus trees in the grounds of Liam Gallagher's spectacular hideaway home on the French Riviera. The professional gardener seemed to get on well with the Oasis singer who...
Julien Alfred Details Painful Start to NCAA Track and Field Career: ‘I Wanted to Go Home’
Essentially Sports
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July 6, 2025
Before stepping onto the track for the 50th edition of the Prefontaine Classic, Julien Alfred took a pause—this time not on the blocks, but behind the mic at the pre-meet press conference. Scheduled to compete in the women’s 100m on July 5, the...
From Champagne Supernova to The Masterplan: The 20 best Oasis songs, ranked
The Independent (U.S.)
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July 3, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
CARICOM, Ham radio communications, and Ramleela in Trinidad
The Indian Express
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July 5, 2025
Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance Mains Examination: General Studies-III: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Story continues...
Why is Hollywood stuck on repeat?
The Guardian
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July 6, 2025
On Monday, the director of the new Jurassic Park movie explained his aim for the seventh film in the series. Innovation it was not. Rather, said Gareth Edwards, it was karaoke. To prepare, he binged Steven Spielberg clips on repeat, hoping to...
Park Rapids had summery Fourth until rain washed out concert and fireworks
Park Rapids Enterprise - Minnesota
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July 5, 2025
Hot, bright sunlight helped a large crowd toast America’s Independence Day during Park Rapids’ downtown parade on Friday, July 4. Parade entries lasted a little less than an hour, many of them offering the crowd a cooling treat like an ice pop or...
In Clearwater, a Florida dolphin reunites with her longtime trainer
Tampa Bay Times - Florida
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CLEARWATER — Doris’ pink nose bobbed just above the water as she watched Kelsey Fisher grab a treat from a small metal bucket. The dolphin jumped out of the water and opened her mouth just enough for the treat to land on her tongue. The small...
All the happenings in the lakes area, July 5-16
Detroit Lakes Tribune - Minnesota
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July 5, 2025
The Detroit Lakes Tribune accepts community calendar items for publication online and, space permitting, in our Wednesday e-paper and Saturday print edition. Submissions must be made at least a week in advance of the event date, in writing, to...
Africa’s paragliding competition is underway in Mpumalanga
SABC News
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June 19, 2025
Africa’s longest-running paragliding competition, the Barberton Paragliding Open, is underway at the Makhonjwa Mountains in Mpumalanga, transforming the area into a colorful spectacle. Ninety pilots from the country and few from Reunion Island,...
NEWS Briefs & NOTES from your editor, 7/3/25
The Lyons Recorder - Colorado
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July 3, 2025
Happy 4th of July! It’s a day to celebrate our FREEDOM! Our DEMOCRACY! And Honor those who made us who we are … The United States of America! A melting pot of nationalities and the right to pursue happiness. REMEMBER all government offices will be...
Mauritius to showcase opportunities
Business Ghana
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As Mauritius prepares to host the 3rd Annual API Mauritius & Indian Ocean Property Investment Forum on 26 June, industry leaders highlight the island’s pioneering role in sustainable tourism and hospitality development across the Indian Ocean...
32 Animals That Sadly Went Extinct And Why
AOL
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Over a million species of animals and plants are now hanging by a thread, more than ever before in human history, says the International Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES). Yep, it’s not just dramatic headlines....
Burberry got too fancy. This American is taking it back to its British roots.
Mint
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July 4, 2025
What he didn’t see were any $500 umbrellas—the type of higher-volume accessory that, along with trench coats, made Burberry an icon of functional, aspirational luxury for well over a century. As an American who had long admired the British brand,...
Bucket List Adventure: Five Epic Cruises to the World’s Most Iconic Destinations
Go World Travel Magazine - Colorado
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July 3, 2025
The AmaLilia cruises on the Nile. Photo courtesy of Amawaterways After two decades of globe-trotting adventures, seasoned travel journalist Janna Graber reveals her top picks for cruise journeys that explore the world’s most legendary...
8 Movies To Stream Free On Pluto TV In July
Screen Rant
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July 4, 2025
Pluto TV is continuing its exciting “Summer of Cinema” programming with plenty more incredible films to stream for free this Summer. Blockbusters from some of the best movie franchises of all time, coming-of-age classics, and outstanding sci-fi...
It’s the time for turtles
The Daily Press - Michigan
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Karen Wils photo A newly hatched snapping turtle — a bit bigger than a nickel. ESCANABA — Sort of cute, sort of creepy, turtles are a part of summer in Upper Michigan. We like to be in the turtle’s watery wonderland as soon as the weather gets...
Pierre de Bethmann: Sharing a Musical Breakfast in Lyon
All About Jazz
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June 27, 2025
If interviewing a musical figure is usually a great experience, having a face-to-face conversation with one is a true privilege. Besides, it is April in Lyon, cherry trees in blossom... and the roofs of the capital of the French region of...
Tourists, locals gear up for a busy Essence Fest weekend despite smaller crowds
Nola - Louisiana
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As the Essence Festival of Culture kicks off in downtown New Orleans, thousands of people have already started to pack local hotels, restaurants and venues. Though slightly smaller crowds are projected to visit this year, and as business owners...