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How BTS Is Adding An Estimated $5 Billion To The South Korean Economy A Year

BTS has become a global economic force. The seven-member South Korean boy band is creating jobs, billions in revenue — and even moving the needle on South Korea’s GDP.

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The Dacha Is Russia’s Summer Cure For Urban Life

The dacha — a Russian summer home that can be anything from a shack to an oligarch’s faux chateau — is both an escape from the city and a state of mind that permeates the country’s life and culture. (Image

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DeSantis skewers president’s ‘Governor who?’ snark: ‘What else has Biden forgotten?’ – Fox News

DeSantis skewers president’s ‘Governor who?’ snark: ‘What else has Biden forgotten?’  Fox News Data scientist who clashed with DeSantis returns to Florida, preparing to run against Matt Gaetz  Yahoo News Education secretary warns DeSantis, Abbott on masks: ‘Don’t be the reason why

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Taliban Seize Capital of Afghanistan’s Nimroz Province and Kill Official in Kabul

The militants’ takeover in the province along the Iranian and Pakistani borders marked the first of its kind since the Taliban launched an offensive to take advantage of the U.S. troop withdrawal.

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Everything We Know About Kanye West’s Donda Following Second Listening Event

Waiting for a Kanye West album can be an excruciating, interminable experience. For years, the rapper has set release dates with his label, only to blow by them with no acknowledgment or notice. At times, West appears to enjoy toying

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WATCH: Sen. Merkley and Texas House Democrats speak on 56th anniversary of Voting Rights Act

Hours after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered a third attempt at passing a GOP voting bill by calling another special legislative session to begin this weekend, Texas Democrats who left the state weeks ago say they’ll keep fighting to protect

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70% of New York voters say Gov. Andrew Cuomo should resign, majority thinks he should be charged with crime – CNBC

70% of New York voters say Gov. Andrew Cuomo should resign, majority thinks he should be charged with crime  CNBC Gov. Cuomo accuser files criminal complaint with Albany Sheriff’s Office  Fox News Cuomo accuser files criminal complaint with Albany sheriff  CBS Evening News

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Dixie Fire becomes largest single wildfire in California history – POLITICO

Dixie Fire becomes largest single wildfire in California history  POLITICO The Dixie Fire Explodes To Become The 3rd-Largest Wildfire In California’s History  NPR Lessons learnt from Turkey’s forest fires | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah California firefighters face guns when trying to rescue residents

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Taliban Capture Zaranj, an Afghanistan Provincial Capital, in a Symbolic Victory – The New York Times

Taliban Capture Zaranj, an Afghanistan Provincial Capital, in a Symbolic Victory  The New York Times Taliban kill Afghan media chief in Kabul; take southern city  Associated Press Afghan Taliban kill head of government media department  New York Post The Guardian view on the

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