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Choosin' Texas hitmaker Ella Langley dominates 2026 CMA nominations

Ella Langley dominates this year’s CMA nominations with nine nods, while Taylor Swift re‑enters the Single of the Year category with I Knew It, I Knew You.

BANG Premier · Sep 10

I have found the very best hotels in Cape Verde for a luxury stay

Escape to these Atlantic Ocean islands off the west coast of Africa and stay at one of these low-key luxury resorts

The Independent UK · Jan 2

Best hotels in Cape Verde, from eco-lodges up in the mountains to beachfront boutiques

From eco-lodges and guesthouses to beachside resorts and boutique hotels, there’s a variety of places you can stay in Cape Verde

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025

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10 best family hotels in Cape Verde from kids’clubs to watersports and beaches

For a cheaper family holiday, why not try jetting out to Cape Verde and staying in one of these kid-friendly resorts and boutiques

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025

Florida father infected by bacteria that caused severe blisters on leg

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The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2025

Flesh-eating bacteria left dad with horrific symptoms: ‘It’s the most excruciating pain I’ve ever felt’

Ben West, 38, was infected with Vibrio Vulnificus after fishing with his family late last month.

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025

Nevada County Installs 'Panic Buttons' At Polling Stations

So far only one incident has led to the police being called in Washoe County

Latin Times · Nov 2, 2024

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Nevada County Installs 'Panic Buttons' At All Polling Stations

So far only one incident during early voting has led to the police being called in Washoe County

International Business Times · Nov 2, 2024

'The windows shook': tug boat crew's unique view of lightning show

Deckhand's perspective on watching the epic storm from the harbour.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 1, 2024

‘It’s a public health issue’: inside the fight to change Native American mascots

As a team with a Native logo prepares to play at the Super Bowl, a timely documentary asks for sports to again reconsider the use of stereotypes

The Guardian - US · Feb 6, 2024

‘An extraordinary feat’: Phantom of the Opera ends its 35-year Broadway run

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical is set for its final performance in New York, leaving behind an intense fanbase

The Guardian - US · Apr 15, 2023

The Museum of Broadway reveals the show behind the show

A new museum celebrating the history of Broadway is now in New York's theater district.

WEKU · Nov 26, 2022

Why I chucked my stuff in storage and became a digital nomad during a pandemic

After six months on the road, Ben West shares his findings of swapping the nine to five for four countries in four days

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2022

Why Uruguay is South America’s most underrated stop

Big-scale nature, few tourists and a rich cowboy culture – don’t miss out on this continent’s wildest stop, says Ben West

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022

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