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Empire State Building Tribute Glows for Dolly Parton
New York’s best-known skyscraper shimmered pink at 9:25 p.m., honoring Parton’s music, philanthropy and enduring connection to “9 to 5.”
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The mayor has rejected an RSS centenary gathering led by Mohan Bhagwat, while admitting City Hall may lack the authority to cancel a private booking.
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The $1.4 Million Treasure Hiding in an Attic
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Sacha Baron Cohen: “They Pulled a Gun on Me”
A covert stunt for Borat 2 turned terrifying when Sacha Baron Cohen was exposed at a gun rally, chased by an armed mob and forced to change hiding places every night.
Aaliyah’s Legacy 25 Years After the Crash
Aaliyah became an R&B innovator and rising film star before her death at 22. A quarter-century later, questions remain about her final flight and control of her music.
Elon Musk Wants a Real-Life Jurassic Park... Fans See One Big Problem
Elon Musk has backed the idea of making a real-world Jurassic Park happen, but fans were quick to point out that the movies already showed exactly why that might be a terrible idea.
First-Time Buyer Affordability Improves, Sort Of
Homes are cheaper relative to earnings and buyers have more choice, but higher mortgage rates and daunting deposits are limiting the relief.
Como Bike Ban Covers Less Than the Headline
Como’s mayor wants cyclists to dismount across part of the historic centre after an e-bike collision, but approval and enforcement remain unresolved.
Record El Niño Could Make 2027 Hottest Yet
Pacific temperatures are pointing to an exceptional climate event, with global heat records, disrupted rainfall and regional extremes increasingly likely.
PSG-Rennes Relocation Swaps Home Fixtures
PSG will begin its Ligue 1 title defence in Rennes after an inspection found the Parc des Princes surface could not guarantee player safety.