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  • EntertainmentThe Independent

    Taylor Swift live: Pop star releases The Tortured Poets Department

    Taylor Swift has released her 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Society. Physical copies of the LP feature a prologue/poem written by legendary Fleetwood Mac star and solo singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks, a longtime champion of Swift, and an epilogue written by Swift herself. In a five-star review of the album, The Independent’s critic Helen Brown praised the “playful narratives” and “hooks like anchors”.

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  • NewsAssociated Press

    Reality TV's Chrisleys are appealing their bank fraud and tax evasion convictions in federal court

    Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, who are in prison after being convicted on federal charges of bank fraud and tax evasion, are challenging aspects of their convictions and sentences in a federal appeals court. The Chrisleys rose to fame with their show “Chrisley Knows Best,” which chronicled the exploits of their tight-knit family.

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  • NewsAssociated Press Videos

    Iran TV news reports 'relatively loud sounds were heard in Isfahan province'

    Iran fired air defense batteries early Friday morning after reports of explosions near a major airbase at the city of Isfahan, the state-run IRNA news agency reported. It remained unclear if the country was under attack. However, tensions remain high after Iran’s unprecedented missile-and-drone attack on Israel. One government official suggested sites may have been targeted by drones.

  • NewsThe Guardian

    What we know so far about Israel’s strike on Iran

    US officials have confirmed that Israel carried out a military operation against Iran, while state media reports air defences are active near the city of Isfahan

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  • NewsAssociated Press Videos

    As Chicago responds to an influx of migrants, underserved Black residents feel forgotten

    Chicago has spent more than $300 million to provide aid to thousands of new migrants. The speed with which these funds were marshaled has prompted Black Chicagoans to ask the city to do more for their communities that have faced decades of neglect.

  • NewsAssociated Press Videos

    Cicadas are planned for the menu at New Orleans' Insectarium

    Blocks away from French Quarter fine-dining stalwarts like Antoine's and Brennan's, the Audubon Insectarium in New Orleans is now serving up an alternative treat for visitors. (AP Video: Stephen Smith)

  • EntertainmentEvening Standard

    Taylor Swift - The Tortured Poets Department album review: underwhelming and clunky

    2/5 Predictable production choices and occasionally hollow lyricism dulls the glow of the US mega-star’s eleventh album

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