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Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, The Traveling Wilburys

If we could "reform" The Traveling Wilburys in 2025, here are 5 rock stars who'd be perfect for the supergroup.

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Culture

If The Traveling Wilburys 'reformed,' people say these 5 modern-day rock stars make the cut

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Science says music is in your genes.

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Science

New study reveals that genes hugely influence what types of music you like

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Conan O'Brien praised Eddie Murphy as the 'most talented' 'Saturday Night Live' performer.

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Conan O'Brien says this sketch proves Eddie Murphy is the 'most talented' 'SNL' performer

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Senator Cory Booker, portrait and speaking into a microphone

Cory Booker set a new Senate speech record, speaking for over 25 hours.

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Politics

Cory Booker just made history by destroying a racist milestone that haunted America's past

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'Rosie the Riveters' workers honored for long-forgotten service in incredible ceremony

The women who kept America fighting in World War II are getting their due.

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History

The 5 god-tier April Fools pranks that people can’t believe actually happened

These elaborate pranks will never be topped.

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Science

Scientists reveal the first-ever recording of sharks making sounds

Turns out sharks are chattier than we thought.

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Culture

With glamour and grace, drag artist and community organizer Julie J advocates for change

A star is stands up.

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Wile E. Coyote takes ACME to court with his lawyer played by Will Forte.

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Culture

The beloved Looney Tunes movie people thought was lost forever is finally getting released

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Peter Gabriel wrote an emotional tribute to Kanzi, the bonobo ape with whom he shared a musical bond.

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Peter Gabriel shares poignant tribute to Kanzi, the late ape he helped explore music

As the “glamour girl of press photography” Lisa Larsen captured the truth of humanity
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As the “glamour girl of press photography” Lisa Larsen captured the truth of humanity

Heroes

Private Henry Johnson. WWI, WWI battle, soldier, war hero, Black war hero

Johnson suffered 21 wounds in a solo fight against German forces.

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Heroes

The Black WWI war hero who fought off over 20 German soldiers at once by himself

Bayard Rustin

Bayard Rustin is an important yet hidden figure within several successful civil rights protests.

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Heroes

The secretly gay advisor to Martin Luther King was an American hero who can't be forgotten

Andrée Borrel, World War 2, allies, Germany, England, heroes, women

Andrée Borrel was a nurse, paratrooper, spy, and overall asset for the Allies during World War 2.

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Heroes

A WWII nurse parachuted into France as a special spy agent for the Allies

Money

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Tesco is reducing food waste by giving away expiring food to customers.

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Money

The UK's largest grocery store chain has a revolutionary new strategy: giving away free food

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Gen Z is facing the same economic issues Millennials did at their age.

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Money

Gen Zer shares their budget on a full-time job. Millennials share in their rage.

Collage of Michael Sheen, credit cards, and woman in debt

Michael Sheen generously paid off the debts of 900 people.

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Money

Michael Sheen writes off over $1 million of debt for 900 Welsh people to combat greedy banks

BJ Novak provided proof that Cadbury eggs were shrinking in size back in 2007
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BJ Novak provided proof that Cadbury eggs were shrinking in size back in 2007

Robert Reich brilliantly explains why 'Millennials Don't Have Any Money'
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Money

Robert Reich brilliantly explains why 'Millennials Don't Have Any Money'

Server ingeniously settles score with customer who tipped fake $100 bill to impress his date
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Server ingeniously settles score with customer who tipped fake $100 bill to impress his date

Man found $24 million lottery ticket in an old shirt just before it expired
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Man found $24 million lottery ticket in an old shirt just before it expired

Nurse who's seen 100 people pass away reveals the 'last words' most say in their final moments
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Nurse who's seen 100 people pass away reveals the 'last words' most say in their final moments

Terry Pratchett's story about two boots shows why the rich get richer and the poor struggle and it's on point
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Terry Pratchett's story about two boots shows why the rich get richer and the poor struggle and it's on point

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WPA Pack Horse Librarians Kentucky

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History

In the 1930s, a horseback women’s brigade brought books to rural Kentucky

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Listening to music really does make workouts go by faster (or at least feel like it).

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Health

New study shows that music helps working out go by faster in our minds

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It's hard to cope when you feel like an imposter.

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Health

Therapist reveals 5 ways to help conquer Imposter Syndrome

With a new food truck, Manischewitz shares Jewish food and culture in a fun, accessible way.
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With a new food truck, Manischewitz shares Jewish food and culture in a fun, accessible way.

Robert Plant, Rush, Geddy Lee, musicians, confidence

Robert Plant and Geddy Lee.

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Culture

How Robert Plant gave Rush a vital confidence boost during their bleakest time

Phil Collins playing piano at Live Aid in 1985

Phil Collins made a glaring piano mistake during Live Aid in 1985, but it was actually a powerful moment.

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Culture

Phil Collins' glaring Live Aid piano flub was actually a powerful moment of perseverance

Photo of Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan

Billy Corgan celebrated his port-wine stain in a poignant post about "body positivity."

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Culture

Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan celebrates his birthmarks in post about body positivity

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Women's prison launches its own newspaper.

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In California, a women’s prison launches its own newspaper by and for incarcerated individuals

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Carolin the Rat is enjoying her retirement.

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Animals

Giant African rat celebrates retirement as a hero against tuberculosis

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