Bill Withers was a renowned American singer-songwriter who rose to prominence in the 1970s with his soulful and heartfelt music. Born on July 4, 1938, in Slab Fork, West Virginia, Withers left a lasting impact on the music world with his distinctive voice, introspective lyrics, and ability to blend soul, R&B, and folk influences. Withers’
Johnny Horton was an American country music singer who rose to fame in the 1950s and early 1960s. Born on April 30, 1925, in Los Angeles, California, Horton’s music often blended elements of country, rockabilly, and folk, creating a distinctive sound that appealed to a wide audience. Horton’s career peaked with several chart-topping hits, including
The Bee Gees, consisting of brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb, are one of the most successful and influential music groups in history. Born on the Isle of Man and raised in Manchester, England, and later in Australia, the Gibb brothers first found success in the 1960s with a blend of pop and rock tunes
Gladys Knight, known as the “Empress of Soul,” is an iconic American singer, songwriter, and actress. Born on May 28, 1944, in Atlanta, Georgia, she rose to fame with her group Gladys Knight & the Pips. The group’s smooth harmonies and Knight’s powerful, emotive voice produced hits like “Midnight Train to Georgia” and “Neither One
The State and Justice Departments disagree about what to do with more than half a billion dollars after a French company pleaded guilty to aiding militants in war-torn Syria.
A court ruled that France’s order to bar Israeli exhibitors from the Eurosatory arms show was discriminatory, as the French government’s criticism over the war in Gaza mounts.
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What to know about this week’s heat wave, from heat alerts to when it ends  The Washington Post Live updates: US heat wave as record temperatures across central and Eastern US bring natural disasters  CNN Dangerous Heat Wave Builds Over Midwest, Northeast – Videos from The Weather Channel  The Weather Channel US heatwave: Tens of millions remain under
Israel-Hamas War in Gaza: Live Updates  The New York Times Tensions are rising between Israel and Hezbollah  CNN Near Israel’s border with Lebanon, Israelis live with risk of Hezbollah war  NPR Israel’s northern border is ablaze  The Economist US wants to avoid ‘greater war’ at Lebanon-Israel border  Yahoo! Voices
Apple kills off its buy now, pay later service barely a year after launch  The Associated Press Apple is shutting down Apple Pay Later just months after launch  The Verge Apple stops offering buy now, pay later loans in U.S.  CNBC Apple dumps ‘Apple Pay Later’ for new BNPL partnerships  Yahoo Finance Apple is still trying to figure out