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V&A workers to strike over pay and conditions

BBC Entertainment Aug 26, 2026

Workers at three Victoria and Albert museum sites are due to strike and further staff plan to work to rule.

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Dolly Parton didn't just write hits — she created an American songbook

NPR Aug 26, 2026

Parton, who died at 80 on Tuesday, had charm, depth, beauty, wit and radiant goodness. She was also a songwriter whose work told the story not just of country music but of the country itself.

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Meta, states agree to $17 billion settlement in child safety trial

NPR Aug 26, 2026

The social media giant also agreed to make sweeping changes to Instagram and Facebook.

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8 dead, hundreds missing as Nepal avalanche triggers flash floods

NPR Aug 26, 2026

The disaster is linked to climate change, with experts noting the region's vulnerability to extreme weather.

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Rockstar Games breaks silence on Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks

BBC Business Aug 26, 2026

The game developer says the unauthorised footage has caused "heartbreak" for those working on the title.

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How Dolly Parton helped the world - from children's books to supporting Covid vaccine

BBC Entertainment Aug 26, 2026

The late singer-songwriter's charity causes were as eclectic as her music, but she had a personal connection to each one.

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How Dolly Parton helped the world - from children's books to supporting Covid vaccine

BBC Business Aug 26, 2026

The late singer-songwriter's charity causes were as eclectic as her music, but she had a personal connection to each one.

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Heart, hope and a steely determination: Dolly Parton's musical legacy

BBC Entertainment Aug 26, 2026

BBC music correspondent Mark Savage looks back on the legacy of the "irreplaceable" late singer.

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Heart, hope and a steely determination: Dolly Parton's musical legacy

BBC Business Aug 26, 2026

BBC music correspondent Mark Savage looks back on the legacy of the "irreplaceable" late singer.

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Canada to hit U.S. with retaliatory tariffs. And, remembering music legend Dolly Parton

NPR Aug 26, 2026

Canada has announced it plans to hit the U.S. with countertariffs that mirror its actions "dollar for dollar." And, remembering the legacy of country star and icon Dolly Parton, who died at 80.

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Taylor Swift and Beyoncé lead tributes after death of 'bold and brilliant' Dolly Parton

BBC Business Aug 26, 2026

Tributes pour in from across the worlds of music, film and politics for the star, who has died at 80.

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What to know about the Lindsay Clancy trial as closing arguments near

Washington Post Aug 26, 2026

Closing arguments are expected later this week in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, the 36-year-old Massachusetts mother who strangled her three kids to death in 2023.

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COMIC: Trying for a baby? These lifestyle habits may boost your fertility odds

NPR Aug 26, 2026

This illustrated guide has evidence-backed advice on how to support fertility for both men and women, including which foods to eat and which activities to avoid.

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She got an electric bill for $1,373. She's not alone

NPR Aug 26, 2026

The price of electricity is soaring in the summer heat, when fans and air conditioners are working nonstop. In Tulsa, Okla., people are having their power cut when they can't pay their bills.

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Hollywood's summer box office is glowing, but the numbers come with startling caveats

NPR Aug 26, 2026

Theaters have had something for everyone this summer, and fans are paying top dollar for premium formats like IMAX. There are also fewer moviegoers, fewer movies and fewer screens than there were pre-COVID.

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'If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain': The wit and wisdom of Dolly Parton

BBC Business Aug 26, 2026

The much-loved country singer-songwriter in her own words, following her death aged 80.

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'If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain': The wit and wisdom of Dolly Parton

BBC Entertainment Aug 26, 2026

The much-loved country singer-songwriter in her own words, following her death aged 80.

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Dolly Parton was the one thing most Americans could agree on

BBC Business Aug 26, 2026

The cultural icon was one of the rare celebrities adored by Americans of all ages, races and political persuasions.

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Dolly Parton was the one thing most Americans could agree on

BBC Entertainment Aug 26, 2026

The cultural icon was one of the rare celebrities adored by Americans of all ages, races and political persuasions.

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Hospital nursery fire kills 14 newborns in Pakistan's capital, officials order immediate inquiry

NPR Aug 26, 2026

A fire erupted early Wednesday in a nursery for newborns at a major government hospital in Pakistan's capital, killing 14 babies, according to hospital officials and the government.

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Test your global economic knowledge with this quick Planet Money quiz!

NPR Aug 26, 2026

Every country tells a different economic story. It's time to test your knowledge of the big ideas we've collected on our World Tour. Eight questions stand between you and your Summer School diploma.

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