Why Dolly Parton Once Called Burt Reynolds an ‘Old, Dreadful, Unsexy Thing’
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- As part of the agreement, Samsung plans to invest $40 billion, covering the modernization of an existing chip factory in Taylor, Texas, and the construction of a new facility by the end of the decade.
- Samsung also intends to set up a new research and development center alongside a cutting-edge packaging facility, essential for assembling various chips and electronic components for diverse industry applications.
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- The driver, identified as Clenard Parker, was detained after attempting to ram the building again and is facing multiple felonies without specified charges.
- Law enforcement's swift response was praised for averting potential further casualties in the violent act.
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How Texas teens lost the one program that allowed birth control without parental consent
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Quick Glance: Samsung to Receive Generous Chip Subsidies for Texas Expansion
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Quick Glance: Texas and California Lead Wind and Solar Power Generation in 2023
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- McCartney revealed that Beyoncé called him to discuss the song and expressed pride in how her rendition contributes to easing racial tensions.
- Inspired by civil rights issues in the 60s, 'Blackbird' also features Beyoncé using McCartney's original acoustic guitar track.
- The collaboration between Beyoncé and McCartney in 'Blackbird' showcases diversity and pays homage to music icons in her album 'Cowboy Carter'.
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US Universities: "Nearly all American universities have succumbed to politicization"
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Lily Allen Shades Beyoncé’s ‘Calculated’ Country Cover: Allen questioned why the singer would “choose the biggest song in that genre to cover.”
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'Cowboy Carter' is Beyoncé's revenge on country music industry — 'like a sniper': source
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- Beyoncé opens up on Cowboy Carter, inviting Black women to own their multidimensional identities.
- Racism is the only force attempting to keep a country girl like Beyoncé out of country music.
- Beyoncé opens up many seats at the table for other Black country artists after facing rejection from the industry.
- In Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé shows how she turns rejection into lemonade and redefines the genre.
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Longest episode of ‘Bluey’ just aired and parents have big feelings about it: Parents and kids alike have watching newest episode of “Bluey,” called “The Sign ...
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Joy Behar says Dolly Parton's 'Jolene' is 'anti-feminist,' prefers Beyoncé version
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Not ‘country enough’? Beyoncé proudly proclaims her Texas roots in ‘Cowboy Carter.’
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- Beyoncé's album 'Cowboy Carter' stirs attention in the country music scene.
- The album reflects Beyoncé's artistic experimentation and critical engagement with genres.
- Beyoncé rebuffs criticism of her 'country credentials' in 'Cowboy Carter,' emphasizing her strength and independence.
- The album serves as a powerful call to women in the music industry, including iconic figures like Dolly Parton and Linda Martell.
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- The case raises concerns among health experts about human-to-human transmission and the potential for the virus to evolve, emphasizing the need for proactive measures by US policymakers to prevent a possible pandemic.
- Experts are closely monitoring the situation as the virus spreads among cattle in multiple states, indicating possible cow-to-cow transmission.
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Jane Fonda Teams With Gallerist Larry Gagosian for Art Sale That Takes on Big Oil
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Shopper followed her gut — and ‘ran out of the store’ with winning SC lottery ticket
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Texas man is preparing to watch his 13th solar eclipse. He’s 105.: LaVerne Biser, 105, has traveled the world to take photos and witness total eclipses of the ...
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Beyoncé Changed the Lyrics to “Jolene.” Here’s Why It’s So Controversial.: On her new album, Beyoncé put her own spin on Dolly Parton’s country classic ...
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Family dog mauls 8-day-old infant, causing ‘severe head injuries’, Texas cops say
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Quick Glance: Newborn Suffers 'Severe Head Injuries' after Dog Attack
- An 8-day-old baby was attacked and seriously injured by a family dog on Saturday, resulting in 'severe head injuries' and an emergency flight to the hospital.
- The incident took place on Saturday morning in the 1800 block of East Martha Lane; a 911 call was made around 9:40 a.m.
- It was unspecified whether the dog belonged to the newborn's family or what triggered the attack.
- The infant was airlifted to Memorial Hermann Hospital for urgent medical attention, with no specific details on the child's condition provided.
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