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“For a supposed prog band they put their musicianship through the pop grinder and come out on top”: Lamb Of God vocalist Randy Blythe’s passion for Rush

Hooked when he heard Tom Sawyer on local radio, the metal singer remains amazed at the trio’s ability to make a story engaging – even if you don’t understand it

Louder

The strangest Fourth of July traditions across the country

Not every city in the US celebrates Independence Day with a fireworks display

The Independent UK

Tony Birch: ‘I got into a lot of fights. I was a very good street boxer’

Life could have turned out very differently for Birch, who was twice expelled from school as a boy. The celebrated author reflects on masculinity, AFL and surviving domestic violence

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Jo Nesbø: ‘Tom Sawyer was my first murder mystery’

The Norwegian crime writer talks about his early influences, changing tastes and the age-limit for enjoying Hemingway

The Guardian - UK

"For a while, it was the worst song on the album…" The story behind Rush's Tom Sawyer

Inspired by old books and new technology, Tom Sawyer was the song that reinvented prog giants Rush – but it almost never made the album

Louder

The Port of Milford Haven posts strong profits after 'record-breaking' year for shipping

The UK’s largest energy port reported profits of £3.3m in 2022

Birmingham Post

'Trolls hate that we gave our kids unique names - but it's good to stand out'

Proud parents Tara and John Newby opted to name their children after fictional adventure characters - and love their choices. But they've been forced to defend themselves after trolls claimed their children will be bullied

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Travel-mad couple have no regrets over unusual book names for two children

Despite the pair suiting their names perfectly, dad John says some people disagree with their name choices

Wales Online

Kansas Republicans downplay abortion in legislative races. Some change campaign sites

TOPEKA, Kansas — Last year, before Kansas voters overwhelmingly rejected an amendment to strip abortion rights from the state constitution, state Rep. Carl Turner had a short line on his website touting his anti-abortion stance.

Tribune News Service

For Angela Lansbury, ‘Murder, She Wrote’ was new stardom in an already full career

The first memory I have of seeing Angela Lansbury perform was on Broadway as the dazzling and outsized titled character in the 1983 revival of “Mame.” She was glorious.

Chicago Tribune

A cozy "Maltese Falcon," she wrote

As the author of "A Killing in Costumes," I play detective to discover the origins of the cozy mystery genre I love

Salon

Golfweek’s Father of the Year 2022: Mike Keiser, dad to four and founder of Bandon Dunes

Mike Keiser instilled in his boys a deep curiosity, which has translated into some of the best golf course developments in the world.

USA Today Sports Media Group

The man in charge of Britain’s biggest energy port

The Port of Milford Haven will be making a bid for freeport status in Wales, says its new CEO

Birmingham Post

‘The party has its own leadership’: Kansas Gov. Kelly distances from state Democratic Party amid toxic workplace claims

TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly refused to discuss allegations of a toxic work environment at the Kansas Democratic Party Thursday, a week after claims of bullying from former staffers became public.

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‘Murder, She Wrote’ was one of TV’s biggest hits. Its showrunner reflects on its success and how television has evolved since

CHICAGO — Last month, writing about Hollywood’s recent tendency to turn a solid premise for movie into a multi-episode TV series instead (and not to the story’s betterment), I mentioned that even though seasonlong arcs have become the norm, television doesn’t have to rely on them in order to be…

Chicago Tribune

‘Murder, She Wrote’ was one of TV’s biggest hits. Its showrunner reflects on its success and how television has evolved since

Birmingham Post

The latest appointments in Welsh business

New roles include those at EKF Diagnostics Holdings, Howells Solicitors, Chambers Wales, Swansea Building Society, Port of Milford Haven, We Build Bots and Freight Logistics Solutions

Birmingham Post

Port of Milford Haven appoints new chief executive

The UK’s largest energy port in Pembrokeshire has appointed Tom Sawyer as its new chief executive officer

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