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Bob Dylan's "Blowin' in the Wind" Hits UK Charts After 60 Years

Bob Dylan's "Blowin' In The Wind", released in 1963, debuts at No. 91 on the U.K.'s Official Singles Sales chart and No. 90 on the Official Singles Downloads chart this week, marking his seventh hit on the former and a new peak on the latter; this success is linked to the recent popularity of the bi...

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Guillotine's Impact: Symbol of Revolution and Modernity's Fragmentation

During the French Revolution, the guillotine's efficiency in public executions at Paris' Place de Grève, reaching up to 50 beheadings in 28 minutes by June 1794, symbolized both revolution and tyranny, significantly impacting French society and inspiring László Földényi's analysis of modernity's fra...

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Hamburg Opera House Donation Faces Criticism Amidst Cost Concerns and Transparency Issues

Amidst concerns over cost overruns and insufficient funding, plans for a new Hamburg opera house, proposed as a donation by Michael Kühne, are delayed as negotiations continue; critics demand transparency and a sustainable plan for the existing opera house, while the city emphasizes finding a sound ...

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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New Thatcher Opera to Premiere in 2025

Dominic Sandbrook's opera "Mrs. T", premiering in 2025 to mark Margaret Thatcher's centenary, will explore her 11-year premiership through an intimate lens, focusing on her personal life, relationships with cabinet members like Geoffrey Howe, and the events leading to her resignation.

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Sing Sing's Limited Release Yields Three Oscar Nominations

The film Sing Sing, chronicling the creation of a play within Sing Sing prison, received three Oscar nominations despite a limited theatrical release that peaked at under 200 screens before quickly vanishing; it's currently available to rent.

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Carole King's "Tapestry" Re-enters UK Charts After Documentary Airs

Carole King's "Tapestry" and her joint album with James Taylor, "Live At The Troubadour," re-entered UK music charts this week, driven by a recent BBC Two documentary, "Carole King & James Taylor: Just Call Out My Name.

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Russia Revives Soviet-Era Intervision Song Contest

President Vladimir Putin signed a decree to revive the Soviet-era Intervision song contest in Moscow this autumn, with nearly 20 countries reportedly participating, as an alternative to Eurovision following Russia's ban from the competition due to its invasion of Ukraine.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Frankfurt Rhein-Main Wins "World Design Capital" Bid: Securing Funding for 2026 Projects

The "World Design Capital Frankfurt Rhein-Main" project, led by Carolina Romahn since December 2024, aims to use design to improve lives and promote democracy through various projects in 2026, with €16.5 million in secured public funding but needing more to reach its €21 million budget.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Sotheby's to Hold First Saudi Auction in Diriyah

Sotheby's will hold its first international live auction in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia on February 8th, 2024, featuring art, jewelry, and luxury items worth an estimated $22 million, reflecting Saudi Arabia's efforts to diversify its economy and promote its cultural heritage under Vision 2030.

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Kanye and Censori's Near-Nude Grammys Appearance Sparks Debate

Kanye West and his wife, Bianca Censori, appeared at the Grammys; Censori was nearly nude, sparking debate about coercion versus performance art; the event follows West's antisemitic remarks and Adidas fallout.

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Gender Equality
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Russia Launches Rival Music Festival After Eurovision Ban

Russia, banned from Eurovision since 2022 due to the war in Ukraine, will launch its own annual international music festival, the Intervision International Music Competition, in Moscow this year, aiming to foster ties with countries outside Europe and counter its exclusion from major international e...

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Nirvana's "Unplugged in New York" Re-enters UK Charts

Nirvana's "Unplugged in New York" re-enters the UK Official Albums Sales chart at No. 95 and climbs to No. 14 on the Official Rock & Metal Albums chart, showcasing the band's continued popularity decades after their breakup.

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