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Q&A: Franz Ferdinand discuss their new album, the resurgence of 2000s indie and Charli XCXJan 14, 2025 12:42 pm - In a recent interview, Franz Ferdinand frontman Alex Kapranos and bassist Bob Hardy discussed their sixth studio album “The Human Fear,” the resurgence of indie music, and the band’s love for Chappell Roan and Charli XCX.
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Jon Hamm is named Hasty Pudding’s Man of the YearJan 14, 2025 12:37 pm - Actor Jon Hamm, who came to fame starring as ad executive Don Draper on the AMC series “Mad Men," was named Tuesday as the 2025 Man of the Year by Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals.
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Rashida Jones stepping down as MSNBC president on eve of Trump inaugurationJan 14, 2025 10:17 am - MSNBC President Rashida Jones says she is stepping down after four years leading the liberal news network — an announcement that takes place on the eve of a second Trump administration and after changes in corporate ownership.
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Book Review: Kyle Paoletta’s ‘American Oasis’ offers lessons for a hotter, drier worldJan 14, 2025 10:13 am - As cities worldwide grapple with drought and rising temperatures from climate change, author Kyle Paoletta describes how the Southwest developed a resilience that he says other regions will need as the globe grows hotter and drier.
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Jessica Simpson and husband Eric Johnson call time on their relationshipJan 14, 2025 9:51 am - Singer-actor Jessica Simpson and her husband, former NFL player Eric Johnson, have separated after 10 years of marriage.
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Hegseth confronts allegations of misconduct as senators grill Trump’s choice for Pentagon chiefJan 14, 2025 8:52 am - President-elect Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, vowed Tuesday to foster a “warrior culture” at the Pentagon and confronted allegations of his misconduct during a testy Senate confirmation hearing that drew protesters but also veterans in support.
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Rojas can earn up to $1 million in performance bonuses in addition to $3.5 million salary with White SoxJan 14, 2025 7:45 am - Infielder Josh Rojas can earn up to $1 million in performance bonuses in addition to his $3.5 million salary with the Chicago White Sox. Rojas can earn $500,000 based on ...
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Heidi Montag tops iTunes chart after losing house in Los Angeles wildfiresJan 14, 2025 7:27 am - Reality television star Heidi Montag’s 2010 album “Superficial” has hit No. 1 on iTunes’ all-genre songs and albums charts — 15 years after its release and just after Montag and husband Spencer Pratt lost their home in the Palisades Fire.
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What to watch as Pete Hegseth faces questions about his experience and personal pastJan 14, 2025 6:13 am - WASHINGTON — Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth will publicly face senators for the first time Tuesday after weeks of privately pushing back on criticism over his qua...
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Winds, arsonists complicate fight against LA-area wildfires as crews report progressJan 14, 2025 6:09 am - A beefed-up firefighting force was staged around Los Angeles to attack flare-ups or new blazes and anxious residents were prepared for the worst as dangerous winds were expected to build Tuesday, a week after two massive infernos destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people.