Author: Derek Fountain

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Leaf blower noise causes permanent hearing loss, letter says

• Health
• June 1, 2026

A reader in London has written to The Guardian stating that a leaf blower caused permanent hearing loss and hyperacusis in her left ear. The letter...

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Marilyn Monroe’s Lasting Influence on Hollywood Stars Examined

• Entertainment
• June 1, 2026

According to a Variety feature, Marilyn Monroe continues to cast a long shadow across Hollywood, serving as a constant comparison for fast-rising female stars, particularly those...

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Variety Provides 2026 Emmy Awards Calendar Update

• Entertainment
• June 1, 2026

Variety’s Awards Headquarters published a timeline update on June 1, 2026, outlining key dates for the 78th Emmy Awards. The report notes that nominations-round voting begins...

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New Shane MacGowan’s Pub Opening in New York’s West Village

• Entertainment
• June 1, 2026

A new pub named after the late Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan is set to open in New York City’s West Village, with the blessing of his...

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Taylor Swift Announces Toy Story 5 Song “I Knew It, I Knew You”

• Entertainment
• June 1, 2026

5 verified4 unconfirmed Taylor Swift announced Monday (June 1) that she has written and performed a new song for Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5. Titled...

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Michelle Khare, ‘Challenge Accepted’ Host, Wins Pulse Award at IndieWire Honors

• Entertainment
• June 1, 2026

According to an IndieWire interview, Michelle Khare, host of the YouTube series “Challenge Accepted,” is the recipient of the Pulse Award at the IndieWire Honors Spring...

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UK residents fight pothole crisis with legal action and creative tactics

• Politics
• June 1, 2026

A 68-year-old construction consultant, Derek Bennett, used Section 56 of the Highways Act 1980 to obtain a court order forcing Hertfordshire county council to repair potholes...

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Oldham’s former leader warns identity politics ‘tearing communities apart’

• Politics
• June 1, 2026

Arooj Shah, the former leader of Oldham council, has warned that identity politics is tearing communities apart. Shah quit as leader earlier in May after local...

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EEOC proposes ending data collection, rescinding affirmative action guidance

• Politics
• June 1, 2026

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, under President Trump, is moving to end its annual collection of employee demographic data and rescind a 1979 regulation that allowed...

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Hunger Strikes at ICE Facilities Prompt Curfew and Protests in New Jersey

• Politics
• June 1, 2026

5 verified1 unconfirmed Hunger strikes at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities have led to ongoing protests and the imposition of a curfew in...