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Grandmaster Flash’s Remix of Hip-Hop History
In Grandmaster Flash’s new book, “Birth of a Culture,” the trailblazing d.j. tells his version of how hip-hop began.
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Married at First Sight's Holly Ditchfield Mourns Death of Twins
Married at First Sight UK's Holly Ditchfield and partner Aaron Summers shared that their twin boys, Georgie and Marley, who were born…
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Germany's far-right AfD set for big win in eastern state, just short of majority
Germany's AfD has hailed a "historic result" and is projected to win 44% of the vote, far ahead of the conservatives on 17%.
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Peace talks rich in symbolism but fundamental differences between Russia and Ukraine remain
Despite talks between US envoys and both Putin and Zelensky, the expectation in Kyiv is the fighting will continue, writes James Landale.
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Ariana Madix Is the Ultimate Bombshell in Sexy 2026 Emmys Look
Love Island USA host Ariana Madix—who is nominated for her first Emmy Award—arrived at the Creative Arts Emmys on Sept. 5 in a…
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12 Cozy Pajamas You’ll Want to Live In All Fall
Labor Day pajama deals from SKIMS, Aerie, Eberjey make fall hibernation cozier, with 12 soft matching sets and lounge-ready layers to wear…
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In this small Mexican town, avocados were a lifeline — and a curse
In Mexico's verdant avocado-growing region, locals are forced to form armed self-defense militias to protect their land and search for…
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Helen, Help Me: Juice That’s Worth the Squeeze
A food critic answers readers’ questions about a citrus-related relationship dispute and restaurant birthday dinners.
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Katie Bates Reacts to Pregnancy Rumor After Husband's Cheating Scandal
Eight months after Travis Clark admitted to cheating on wife Katie Bates, the Bringing Up Bates alum responded to a fan on Instagram…
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US envoys meet Putin in Moscow for Ukraine talks
Footage shows Vladimir Putin greeting Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, before saying the current situation "is not so easy".
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Can You Still Wear White After Labor Day? A Stylist Settles the Debate
Anne Hathaway and Selena Gomez’s stylist Erin Walsh reveals whether wearing white after Labor Day is a total faux pas or totally okay.
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US hits three Iranian oil tankers after saying its warships were targeted
The strikes come nearly a week after fighting between the US and Iran flared again following weeks of relative calm.
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Bruce Campbell Shares He Has 5 Years to Live Amid Cancer Battle
Months after Bruce Campbell, known for his role as Ash Williams in the Evil Dead franchise, shared he was diagnosed with cancer, he…
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The Netflix Show That Airs from the Great Beyond
The promise of “Famous Last Words”—which just released its Gloria Steinem episode—is that the show’s subjects can finally speak freely,…
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The Bayeux Tapestry’s Long Journey Home
It’s perhaps the most famous textile in the world. But getting it to England required years of diplomacy, a horde of engineers, and a…
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A College Caught in the Middle of America’s Football Obsession
The liberal-arts college Oberlin has barely won any football games in the past few years. Still, one senior argued, the school and its…
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How a Skateboarder Sees Los Angeles
In his photographs, the skateboarder Jerry Hsu captures Los Angeles’s manic extremes, with images of overturned cars, collisions, and a…
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Global warming is ruining their way of life. These Colorado ranchers demand accountability
Colorado ranchers struggling with severe drought and heat have filed a friend-of-the-court brief in a climate case that soon will be heard…
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The Art of Getting Lost in Minnie Evans
There comes a moment, looking at the artist’s dense worlds, in a new exhibit at the Whitney, when the eye stops decoding and the mind…
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Phaedra Parks Confirms CT Tamburello Romance 2 Years After Traitors
RHOA's Phaedra Parks confirmed she's dating The Challenge's CT Tamburello following the Traitors costars' memorable relationship that…
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Argentine Court Clears Return of Nazi-Looted Portrait to Jewish Dealer’s Heir
A long-lost Italian portrait looted by the Nazis has been cleared for return to the heir of a prominent Jewish art dealer
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Bunnie Xo Shares How Cameron Diaz Inspired Her Baby Plans
Bunnie Xo still plans on having a baby after her divorce from Jelly Roll, explaining that she found inspiration in Cameron Diaz, who…
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Kelsea Ballerini Defends Stella Lefty From Grand Ole Opry Backlash
Kelsea Ballerini addressed criticism of Stella Lefty’s appearance at the Grand Ole Opry, firing back at those suggesting she didn’t…