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DJ Guetta leads tributes to electronic ‌musician Kavinsky who has died

BBC Business Jul 29, 2026

He had a hit with Nightfall, which featured on the Drive soundtrack and at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

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French DJ ​and electronic ‌musician Kavinsky dies aged 50

BBC Entertainment Jul 29, 2026

He had a hit with Nightfall, which featured on the Drive soundtrack and at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

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Colorado residents are ratting out neighbors over water use during drought

Washington Post Jul 29, 2026

It's Green Lawns vs. Brown Lawns as Denver residents flout strict water restrictions.

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New York school pauses plan to deploy humanlike AI robot teacher after backlash

NPR Jul 29, 2026

A school district in upstate New York is pausing plans to deploy an AI-powered, humanoid robot in the classroom after state education officials, teachers and local residents raised concerns.

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Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles as U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike militias in Iraq

NPR Jul 29, 2026

Jordan intercepted five missiles launched from Iran, the country's military said, hours after the U.S. military said it had knocked down an Iranian missile barrage launched against American forces.

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Anthony Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment in Rand Paul Senate hearing

NPR Jul 29, 2026

At a Senate hearing Wednesday, Anthony Fauci is likely to face questions from Sen. Rand Paul related to the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's what you need to know

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More Americans are going bankrupt. What does that mean?

NPR Jul 29, 2026

The bankruptcy rate has risen about 48% between 2022 and 2025, although it's still below pre-pandemic levels.

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To win over working-class voters, Democrats need to stop talking about democracy

NPR Jul 29, 2026

Working-class voters have moved away from the Democratic Party. Winning them back is key to the party's future, a new reports shows. But first, the messaging has to change.

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The Federal Reserve faces a critical decision on interest rates

NPR Jul 29, 2026

Policymakers at the Federal Reserve are meeting to discuss interest rates Wednesday. They're expected to hold rates steady, but there's a chance they could raise rates to combat stubborn inflation.

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As extreme heat grips the South and West, here's how to stay safe

NPR Jul 29, 2026

Experts say immersion in cold water before an ambulance arrives can greatly increase the chances of heat stroke survival and reduce the risk of long-term complications.

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'Machines are collaborators' at this new museum of AI art

NPR Jul 29, 2026

"What is beyond reality?" asks artist Refik Anadol. His latest projects include Dataland, an immersive AI art museum in Los Angeles, and an installation at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C.

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West Point professors free to comment publicly as school declines to appeal ruling

Washington Post Jul 29, 2026

West Point professors may still comment freely as the military academy declined to appeal a judge's ruling that blocked the school from enforcing a restrictive policy on public speaking and writing.

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Morning news brief

NPR Jul 29, 2026

President Trump met with the leaders of Ukraine and Israel on Tuesday at the White House, heatwave threatens firefighters' hold on wildfires in France and Spain.

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BTS say they won't submit music to the Grammy Awards

BBC Entertainment Jul 29, 2026

All seven members of the band post a statement online, saying they will boycott the 2027 ceremony.

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Amelia Dimoldenberg: I wouldn't invite Andy Burnham on Chicken Shop Date - but I'd love a chat

BBC Business Jul 29, 2026

The YouTube star on helping young creatives, and who she wants (and doesn’t want) on her show.

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Amelia Dimoldenberg: I wouldn't invite Andy Burnham on Chicken Shop Date - but I'd love a chat

BBC Entertainment Jul 29, 2026

The YouTube star on helping young creatives, and who she wants (and doesn’t want) on her show.

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Four women accuse Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct when they were teenagers

BBC Entertainment Jul 29, 2026

The actor and musician faces allegations from 10 women in total who say he mistreated them as teenagers.

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Iran and US trade strikes, shattering brief lull in fighting

BBC Front page Jul 29, 2026

US Central Command says it intercepted "multiple" ballistic missiles fired by Iran.

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Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots

BBC Front page Jul 29, 2026

The US and China are locked in a race to the lead the world in robotics and artificial intelligence.

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Zelensky and Netanyahu meet Trump as wars in Ukraine and Iran drag on

BBC Front page Jul 29, 2026

The two leaders sound encouraged after holding back-to-back bilaterals at the White House.

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Burnham invites Tories and Lib Dems to social care talks

BBC Front page Jul 29, 2026

In a speech, the PM is expected to say finding common ground across party lines will be key to fixing social care.

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