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Covid peak may return in two weeks, warns minister
Umar asks citizens to ‘change attitude’ to avert June-like situation
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Cabinet approves tough law against rape
Shibli says new law carries death sentence and will be finalised within a week
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WB pauses $200 million project to tackle Covid
Takes decision due to failure of federal, provincial govts to strengthen healthcare systems
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Abbottabad land revenue officials go on 30-day leave
Term it a sign of protest against DC, present 14-point charter of demands
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Heavy rain, snowfall lash Galiyat
Visitors, locals find themselves trapped
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Investment in human resources termed critical
A workshop consisting of six technical sessions, conducted by 18 experts was held
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153 held in crackdown on beggars in capital
The performance of these squads will be reviewed daily
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Business structure for G&C Club sought
SC gives interim management 90 days to prepare draft
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Art, literature as important as formal education
The event included a discussion on Allama Muhammad Iqbal's poetry
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Jewellery worth Rs45m stolen
Armed men entered the store posing as customers and tied up the salesman
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Plea against regularising Cantt teachers dismissed
SC says govt obtained copy of order after time for appeal had expired
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Alvi bids Kavaan adieu
President wants Islamabad Zoo re-established quickly
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People advised against burning garbage
Precautionary measures regarding dengue fever were also highlighted
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Capital’s medics in line for a promotion
Departmental body for PIMS, Polyclinic meets today
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AIOU postpones exams due to Covid-19
The vice-chancellor said that the university will follow the decisions of the government in letter and spirit
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Pindi to facilitate Murree encroachment body
SC directs Punjab govt not to demolish buildings until body submits report
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Senior journalist Pir Sufaid Shah passes away
Hamdard had been bed-ridden for long and was admitted to a local hospital three weeks ago
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Balochistan to launch ‘healthcare card’
In NCC meeting, CM proposes Covid-19 awareness campaign on social media
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Budget preparation training held
The training had been organised by SNG
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Dengue rears head in K-P
Healthcare system overwhelmed as hospitals combat coronavirus
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15 smoke-emitting vehicles challaned
A total of Rs7,950 worth of fines were imposed on the violators
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Medical camp held for special students
The medics issued disability certificates to the students after examination
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IUB starts bus service for students
The students boarding on this bus service willingly follow Covid-19 safety measures
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Marital dispute: man killed by sister, her lover
Accused wanted to marry but faced opposition from Maya’s brother
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Three injured in crossfire
Police registered case and started investigation
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Onion export to resume from Nov 27
Earlier, traders put self-imposed ban to stabilise prices in country
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NEPRA defers tariff hike hearing
Delays price increase of Rs0.86 per unit requested by distribution firms
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Marble industrial parks proposed
Chinese quarrying techniques can help utilise marble reserves
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Ukrainian energy firm may set up plant
Company interested in developing landfill degassing project
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Dow Jones hits 30,000 mark for first time
Raft of monetary, fiscal stimulus powers US stocks back to record highs
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Punjab mulls new strategy for circular debt reduction
For the new strategy to work, the government will have to implement the State Bank’s rules and regulations
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Govt plans to set up seed facility on 13,000 acres
A proposal to construct China Centre or CPEC Tower in the provincial capital is also under consideration
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Prisons dept demands Rs500m for new fans
In most of jails, no new fan installed in over 40 years
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Lawmaker moves bill against burn attacks
Draft declares govt responsible for treatment and rehabilitation of victims
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Govt denies bigotry against PML-N leaders
Says all citizens enjoy same amount of respect and liberty
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Murder cases in Lahore up 20% in a year
Use of hired shooters emerges as alarming trend
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Russia says Sputnik V virus vaccine 95% effective
The two-dose vaccine will be available on international markets for less than $10 (8.40 euros) per dose
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Twin blasts in Afghan province of Bamiyan kill 14 people, injure 45
Bombs hidden at the side of a road in a main bazaar kill 12 civilians and two traffic policemen, says official
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Market watch: Stable interest rate lifts KSE-100 index
Benchmark index rises 230.84 points to settle at 39,863.36
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Russia chases off US warship in row over waters in Sea of Japan
US Navy denied wrongdoing by its vessel and accused Moscow of making excessive maritime claims
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Oil hits highest since March on third Covid vaccine
Expectations US crude inventories edged lower last week provide support
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Supreme leader dismisses talks as Iran looks to post-Trump future
Joe Biden’s victory has raised the possibility that US could rejoin a deal Iran reached with world powers in 2015
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Airline body IATA develops mobile apps for Covid-era travel
Global aviation body is developing a set of mobile apps to help passengers to navigate Covid-19 travel restrictions
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Hong Kong to shut bars, nightclubs for third time as new Covid-19 cases jump
Over 180 of the latest cases are linked to dance clubs
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Barcelona's Griezmann denies rift with Messi
Frenchmen's former agent Eric Olhats earlier said Messi's "reign of terror" had made life difficult for the forward
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Time for Neymar and Mbappe to step up for injury-hit PSG
Both strikers have just resumed playing after injury layoffs
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Mueller focuses on Bayern despite calls for Germany recall
31-year-old playmaker proved he is in his prime with a Bundesliga record 21 assists last season
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Eriksen set for Inter Milan exit as dream Italy move turns sour
Danish has been linked with moves to Paris Saint-Germain, or a return to the Premier League with Arsenal or Man United
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Players need more protection, says Barca coach Koeman after resting Messi
Coach said his side's strong position in Group G was behind him resting the Argentine and Frenkie De Jong
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Atletico reaping the rewards as Felix finds his feet
Madrid club paid 126 million euros to sign the Portuguese sensation from Benfica last year
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COAS warns of swift, resolute response to any military misadventure by India
General Asim Munir reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace while observing large-scale combat exercise.
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Islamabad, Rawalpindi lashed by storms; met office predicts nationwide rainfall
The storm brought powerful winds and torrential rain, shattering the intense heatwave that had gripped the twin cities
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Pakistan weather: Rainfall predicted nationwide from today
Karachi and Hyderabad in the south forecast to remain hot with a very small chance of rain.
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NADRA upgrades chipless CNIC with new features
The new card is available for renewal, data modification, or replacement in case of loss.
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Over Rs300b lost annually to illicit cigarette trade
IPOR CEO warns of unchecked smuggling; experts call for tax enforcement, tech-driven tracking to recover lost revenue
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Sigh of relief as rain, thunderstorms predicted in parts of Sindh
Met Office also predicted stronger-than-usual winds in Karachi over the next three days
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Water crisis looms as dam levels drop
Prolonged dry spell further exacerbates alarming decline in water levels
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KU flooded, 15 depts, residences affected
KWSC stated that 200MGD water would not be supplied to the city.
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Pakistan conducts military exercises near LoC
Drills come after Pakistani forces retaliated to LoC fire with strikes that obliterated an Indian outpost.
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Commonwealth announces scholarships for Pakistani students
Interested applicants must submit their applications online by May 20 2025
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Three CTD officials martyred in Bannu clash with terrorists
Officials said search operations were underway to track suspects following both incidents.
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Bilawal terms India's steps irrational
Since last week, tensions have escalated between Pakistan and India
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Body of Pakistani boy who died in India repatriated to Karachi
The 23-year-old had travelled to India with his parents for cancer treatment
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Wagah border formally shut
Several people still stranded on both sides
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Karachi, Lahore airspace to face temporary restrictions for security reasons
The temporary closures will occur during early morning hours with minimal disruption.
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FBR misses target by Rs833b
Tax gap widens despite record taxes; govt spending soars 24%
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US economy contracts in first quarter
Trump blames Biden's record for poor show
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US tariffs manageable for Pakistan: minister
Pakistan's exports to the USA are around $5 billion.
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E-waste recycling plan unveiled
Haroon backs AI, robotics; new industrial policy introduced to boost exports
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Bureaucratic turmoil threatens PCCC
Conflicting orders, controversial appointments, misuse of power stall cotton progress
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Chashma-1 operates continuously for 400 days
PAEC aims to achieve UN's SDGs by ensuring access to affordable, sustainable and modern energy
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High spectrum costs hamper digital access
Telecom industry urges reforms to bridge digital divide at DFDI forum
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Stocks bleed amid border tension
War fears, policy rate uncertainty trigger massive sell-off at PSX
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Gold loses Rs3,400/tola
Analysts say gold remains range-bound due to conflicting forces in play.
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Govt violates minimum Rs37,000 wage policy
Contractors of Parliament cafeteria, govt departments fail to pay minimum wage, FinMin promises to take action
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IT sector eyes $15b boom as DFDI spurs momentum
Govt reports 27% export growth, $700m in new pledges; Kaspersky warns about AI-generated passwords
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OGRA cuts LPG prices for May 2025
The revised prices reflect a decrease in both producer and consumer rates for the coming month.
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Tax relief for salaried class under consideration: FBR chairman
The development came during a meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance on Wednesday.
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Gold prices tumble globally and locally
The price of gold per 10 grams decreased by Rs 2,915, reaching Rs 296,467.
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Pakistan’s current account to stay in surplus through FY25: FinMin Aurangzeb
Officials said macro indicators show signs of stability as budget planning for FY26 gets underway
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US approves $131 million marine surveillance sale to India
Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness package includes software, training, and remote support services.
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World’s oldest person, Brazilian nun, dies at 116
Officials confirmed her documented birth year as 1908 following earlier discrepancies.
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Scientists raise alarm over H5N1 bird flu, urge pandemic readiness
Virologists stress that post-COVID lessons must guide action on bird flu threats.
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Netanyahu declares national emergency as Israel faces worst wildfires in 10 years
Israel has appealed to European nations for urgent aerial firefighting support.
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India to ask caste status in next census
First time move in decades to have far-reaching consequences
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BD grants bail to outspoken Hindu monk
Chinmoy Krishna Das was granted bail by Dhaka's High Court, his lawyer Apurba Kumar Bhattacharjee said.
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Judge orders release of Palestinian student in US
"If there is no fear. What is it replaced with? Love, love is our way."
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India's sabre-rattling takes its toll on innocent lives
Cancellation of visas jeopardises Pakistani children's medical treatment in India
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UN official finds Afghanistan 'deep in crises'
Tom Fletcher visits northern Kunduz province
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Israeli launches strikes near Damascus
Deadly sectarian clashes erupted overnight in Sahnaya, home to Druze and Christian residents.
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US, Ukraine sign long-awaited minerals deal
Before the signing, Trump reiterated that US support should come with returns
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India closes airspace to Pakistan until May 23
PIA had already ceased operations through Indian airspace as a precautionary measure before the NOTAM was issued.
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Khalistan leader declares support for Pakistan Army if war breaks out with India
If India attacks Pakistan, it will be the final war for India and Modi: Gurpatwant Singh
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Global military spending hits all-time high at $2.7 trillion in 2024: SIPRI
US and China responsible for nearly half of all global military expenditure last year, SIPRI report unveils.
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Veterans affairs at risk as Trump administration slashes federal budgets
History of innovation is under threat without long-term support for public science
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HBL PSL X: Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf achieve major milestone in T20 cricket
Afridi’s landmark wicket came during a dominant Lahore Qalandars performance.
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Domestic cricket to undergo overhaul
The PCB in considering to reduce number of teams
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Alexander Zverev crashes in Madrid Open
He was knocked out by Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo
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Cricket confirmed for Asian Games
In the last Hangzhou edition, Pakistan's men's team had a disappointing run
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We're not out of it yet: Rizwan
He blames poor shot selection for massive defeat
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Dembele seals narrow win at Arsenal
He scored the only goal in the first leg of the Champions League semifinal
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BCCI prepares 35-member squad pool
The five-match Test series between England and India is set to begin at Headingley
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Haris Rauf opens up on Shaheen Afridi's captaincy
He says the former T20I captain supports every player
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Azhar expresses interest in Pak coaching
The 50-year-old confirmed his intention to apply for the position
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Babar sheds light on T20I future
I haven't been able to play long ones as per their expectations, says the Zalmi captain
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Marcus Thuram strikes in 30 seconds to set Champions League record
Thuram scores after 30 seconds as Inter Milan take early lead against Barcelona in Champions League semi-final.
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HBL PSL X: Raza, Rauf star as Lahore Qalandars thrash Islamabad United by 88 runs
Rauf ripped through Islamabad’s middle and lower order to claim 4 for 31, while Raza finished with 3 for 20
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HBL PSL's Indian TV crew expelled
23 crew members sent back to India via Wagah border
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Andy Jenkins receives 11-year ban for match-fixing and betting violations in professional darts
Darts player Andy Jenkins banned until 2034 after DRA finds him guilty of fixing 12 matches and betting.
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Rodeo icon 'Super Looper' Roy Cooper dies in tragic house fire at 69
Rodeo icon Roy Cooper, known as “The Super Looper,” dies at 69 after reported house fire at his Texas home.
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Martin Scorsese to direct documentary on Pope Francis’ final interview
“The loss for me runs deep."
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Rapper Fat Joe hits back with defamation lawsuit against ex-hypeman
The rapper calls Terrance “T.A.” Dixon's allegations a “deceptive and desperate scam.”
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Ice Spice seemingly confirms relationship with NFL star Sauce Gardner on social media
Ice Spice and Sauce Gardner share a mirror selfie in a new photo on Instagram, fueling relationship speculation.
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Jordon Hudson builds $8 million property portfolio after dating former NFL coach Bill Belichick
Jordon Hudson reportedly acquired four homes worth $8 million after her relationship with Bill Belichick began.
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Travis Kelce's barber breaks silence on NFL star's hair transplant rumours
Travis Kelce’s celebrity barber Vince Garcia shares insight into the tight end's hair grooming habits.
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Tom Cruise flies Ana de Armas to London ahead of her birthday, fueling romance rumours
Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas arrive by helicopter in London ahead of her birthday, adding to ongoing romance rumours.
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System of a Down’s ‘Toxicity’ album removed from Spotify without warning
System of a Down’s nu-metal album ‘Toxicity’ disappears from Spotify, as fans report missing tracks.
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Machine Gun Kelly celebrates birthday with daughter Casie Colson Baker amid reflections on fatherhood and growth
Machine Gun Kelly marks his birthday with daughter Casie while reflecting on parenting and personal growth.
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Luka Dončić sparks chaos during Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet's courtside date
Tension flared courtside as Luka Dončić’s dive brought him dangerously close to Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet.
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Travis Kelce’s dance with Justin Timberlake sparks Taylor Swift fan frenzy online
Travis Kelce dances with Justin Timberlake in Vegas, sparking talk of Taylor Swift’s influence on his smooth moves.
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Rita Ora left speechless by shocking Masked Singer moment
Taika Waititi shocks fans and wife Rita Ora by unmasking as Lucky Duck during The Masked Singer season 13 semi-finals.
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Allison Lanier exits 'The Young and the Restless' after three years
Allison Lanier departs 'The Young and the Restless' after 3 years as Summer Newman; her final episode airs May 2.
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David Attenborough reflects on mortality ahead of 99th birthday in new ocean documentary
David Attenborough, turning 99, shares emotional thoughts on life and the ocean in his new Disney+ documentary.
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Lupillo Rivera exits ‘La Casa de los Famosos All Stars’ due to health issues
Mexican singer Lupillo Rivera has exited 'La Casa de los Famosos All Stars' citing health concerns.
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Jeff Sperbeck, longtime agent and friend of John Elway, dies at 62 after golf cart accident
Jeff Sperbeck, John Elway’s longtime agent and friend, died at 62 after a tragic golf cart accident in California.