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Former leader of Westminster city council found to have misused her powers in the ‘homes for votes’ scandal

The Guardian - UK

Sky monkeys, pink tutus and bum nuts: behind the scenes at the Eden Project as it turns 25

Our photojournalist explores the Cornish landmark on the eve of its anniversary and meets some of its staff, visitors, plants and creatures

The Guardian - UK

‘I Kissed A Girl’ Singer Jill Sobule’s Body Found After Mysterious House Fire

The body of the trailblazing singer, Jill Sobule, 66, was found in a home in Woodbury, Minnesota. “Rough way to go,” a social media user said.

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“They didn’t really know about recording. They didn’t know about overdubbing or about song structure or anything”: Producer John Porter on working with the Smiths on some of their most iconic tracks

We interviewed the producer of the Smiths' early career work recently, and he revealed some eye-opening insights…

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“We always thought it had something”: From Green Day to U2, here's 6 B-sides that became massive hits

They might have been initially maligned by their creators, but these songs were just too good to keep down

MusicRadar

“I don't think Morrissey liked me. I don't think he liked my friendship with Johnny”: Producer John Porter on shaping The Smiths’ most iconic tracks, and why he’s auctioning a treasure trove of original acetates

John found a huge collection of original acetates and mixes of many Smiths’ classics unplayed since the 1980s

MusicRadar

X labeled AccuWeather’s Hurricane Beryl map as misinformation. Meteorologists worry it could cost lives

The forecasting company relies on a team of 100 meteorologists who use weather data from NOAA, NASA and other national sources

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“The last gig of the tour was in Barcelona. We were there for a couple of days and Eric said he wanted to get a Spanish guitar”: The acoustic Eric Clapton used to write Tears in Heaven just sold for over $100,000

Originally owned by John Porter, Clapton begged him to borrow his 1977 Juan Alvares acoustic to use as his go-to songwriting guitar

Guitar World

‘I’ve got the best job in the world’: waterbird expert wins prestigious Eureka prize

Prof Richard Kingsford and his waterbirds aerial survey team’s work over 40 years has influenced Murray-Darling Basin conservation and helped create three new national parks

The Guardian - AU

5 songs guitarists need to hear by... Johnny Marr

The former Smiths guitarist is a generational talent, the player Noel Gallagher calls the GOAT, but what songs should players check out to get a handle on his style?

MusicRadar

Pelican banding project expands across inland NSW, as waterbird thrives following wet years

A project that uses citizen science to track pelican movements has been expanded across inland New South Wales, as the water bird thrives following consecutive wet years.

ABC News

Nikki Haley is trying to look past Trump in her 2024 bid. Will it work?

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Nikki Haley hardly mentioned her former political boss Donald Trump’s name Wednesday as she leaped into the race for president. But she made clear she represents a break from his style during her campaign kickoff.

Tribune News Service

SA batsman Weatherald steps away from cricket

South Australian batsman Jake Weatherald, citing mental health reasons, is stepping away from cricket for the rest of the season.

AAP

Officer who hit woman in McDonald's dispute placed on leave

An Ohio police officer who struck a Black woman as she was taken into custody at a McDonald's has been placed on paid administrative leave while authorities investigate

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Video shows Ohio cop repeatedly punch Black woman over an incident involving slice of cheese

Incident has triggered outrage in community

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Police: Suspect in slayings of 4 in Ohio arrested in Kansas

A suspect in the shooting deaths of four people in Ohio has been arrested in Kansas

The Independent UK

4 killed in Ohio; man called 'armed and dangerous' sought

Authorities say four people were shot to death in Ohio and a man considered armed and dangerous is being sought

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