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• The U.S. Is Burning Through Weapons in Iran. Russia and China Are Taking Note.

  08-08-2026 21:56 via nytimes.com
  The Iran war has depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, resulting in a significant erosion of firepower. A more drawn-out Iran conflict benefits Moscow and Beijing, some analysts say.
  
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• Does the Fifth Amendment Protect Fauci?

  08-08-2026 20:57 via nytimes.com
  Our chief legal affairs correspondent, Adam Liptak, discusses whether Anthony Fauci’s presidential pardon makes him ineligible to take advantage of Fifth Amendment protections.
  
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• Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but is not enough to open the waterway - Reuters

  08-08-2026 18:45 via news.google.com
  Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but is not enough to open the waterway  ReutersIran Sees an Opening to Kick the U.S. Out of the Gulf  WSJIran's Supreme National Security Council issues drastic new demands of the US, as conditions for reopening Hormuz  The Times of IsraelIran war live: IRGC says Hormuz to open after US ‘fully’ accepts conditions  Al JazeeraFormer Trump cabinet official says Iran-Oman Strait of Hormuz deal could be &l
  
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• Why a child’s stuffed bunny is blowing up a political race — and the internet - The Washington Post

  08-08-2026 18:35 via news.google.com
  Why a child’s stuffed bunny is blowing up a political race — and the internet  The Washington PostAmid Abuse Claims Against Max Miller, This Democrat Thinks He Can Win His Seat  The New York TimesMiller saga muddles midterm landscape for Ohio GOP  The HillRep. Max Miller defiant amid abuse allegations and scrutiny over release of ‘sensitive’ photo of child  CNNExclusive | Max Miller to Loan Campaign $1 Million, Rejecting Calls to Wi
  
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• In Confirming Blanche, Senators Endorse a Justice Dept. Under Trump’s Sway

  08-08-2026 18:28 via nytimes.com
  Time and again, Todd Blanche has made it clear that he believes President Trump possesses a nearly limitless right to directly control the actions of the Justice Department.
  
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• Pirro, Trump’s longtime champion, is on the outs over Reflecting Pool move - The Washington Post

  08-08-2026 18:17 via news.google.com
  Pirro, Trump’s longtime champion, is on the outs over Reflecting Pool move  The Washington PostTrump calls on Jeanine Pirro to ‘re-visit’ Reflecting Pool case  PoliticoPresident Trump urges U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro to ‘revisit’ Reflecting Pool case  ms.nowJudge dismisses Reflecting Pool vandalism case against former Olympian David Hearn  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosTrump response to Pirro question &lsquo
  
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• One Casualty of Taiwan’s War Drills: A Slower Internet - WSJ

  08-08-2026 18:00 via news.google.com
  
  One Casualty of Taiwan’s War Drills: A Slower Internet  WSJTaiwan scrambles French-made jets in rapid turnaround drills during annual war games  ReutersTaiwan’s leader boards armored vehicle to escape mock ‘decapitation strike’  CNNTaiwan’s military drills suggest deeper alignment with the US  AP NewsTaiwan prepares to defend front-line island from Chinese attack  The Telegraph
  
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• Trump's ex-lawyer Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as US attorney general - BBC

  08-08-2026 17:56 via news.google.com
  
  Trump's ex-lawyer Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as US attorney general  BBCBlanche set to lead a Justice Department shaped to serve Trump  CNNBlanche confirmation allows Trump to continue ‘pervasive, breathtaking corruption’, says Schumer – US politics live  The GuardianTodd Blanche is narrowly confirmed as Trump's attorney general in an overnight Senate vote  AP NewsThe ‘YOLO Caucus’ holdouts who relented on Blanche &n
  
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• Darline Graham tests value of a famous name vs. lack of experience in South Carolina primary - AP News

  08-08-2026 17:55 via news.google.com
  Darline Graham tests value of a famous name vs. lack of experience in South Carolina primary  AP News‘Trump threw us all a curveball’: South Carolina Republicans are stewing about Lindsey Graham’s old Senate seat  CNN8 Republican candidates make their case for SC Senate seat at Charleston Senate Stump  Live 5 NewsSen. Darline Graham addresses brutal schedule as she mourns brother the late Sen. Lindsey Graham  WYFFSC’s Fry and Graham
  
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• Box Office: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Swings into Second Weekend With $43 Million on Friday - Variety

  08-08-2026 17:50 via news.google.com
  Box Office: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Swings into Second Weekend With $43 Million on Friday  Variety‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Eyes Third-Best U.S. 2nd Weekend With $143M – Box Office Update  DeadlineHollywood is cranking out billion-dollar movies again. 'Spider-Man' just joined the ranks  CNBC‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ escapes ‘superhero fatigue’ for a simple reason  The Washington Post‘Spide
  
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• 'My Ray of Light': Madonna remembers acclaimed producer William Orbit - BBC

  08-08-2026 17:44 via news.google.com
  
  'My Ray of Light': Madonna remembers acclaimed producer William Orbit  BBCMusic legend dead at 69; Grammy winner worked with Madonna, U2, more  Syracuse.comPrince to Madonna, Blur to Beth Orton: William Orbit’s 12 greatest recordings  The GuardianWilliam Orbit, Britney Spears and Madonna music producer, dies at 69  USA TodayWilliam Orbit, Grammy-winning producer behind Madonna’s ‘Ray of Light,’ dies at 69  LiveNOW from FOX
  
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• 5 dead from rare flesh-eating bacteria in Louisiana - USA Today

  08-08-2026 17:37 via news.google.com
  5 dead from rare flesh-eating bacteria in Louisiana  USA Today5 dead, 4 hospitalized from flesh-eating bacteria outbreak, health officials say  KY3Outbreak of Vibrio Vulnificus, a Flesh-Eating Bacteria, Kills 5 in Louisiana  The New York Times5 dead, 4 hospitalized in Louisiana from flesh-eating bacteria outbreak: health officials  KOMOLouisiana reporting at least 5 deaths from flesh-eating bacteria in seawater  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest N
  
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• A 12-year-old girl dies after Thailand school shooting, bringing the death toll to at least 8 - AP News

  08-08-2026 17:06 via news.google.com
  A 12-year-old girl dies after Thailand school shooting, bringing the death toll to at least 8  AP NewsLive updates: Teen gunman dead after killing teachers in Thailand’s worst school shooting in years  CNN12-year-old girl dies after Thailand school shooting, bringing death toll to at least 8  PBSBoy Kills Grandparents and Then Five Teachers, Thai Authorities Say  The New York Times12-year-old student among those killed in Thailand’s deadliest s
  
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• Taylor Swift Removes ‘August’ From Team Trump TikTok Video - Rolling Stone

  08-08-2026 17:00 via news.google.com
  Taylor Swift Removes ‘August’ From Team Trump TikTok Video  Rolling StoneTeam Trump Trolls Taylor Swift With Song Use Before Copyright Claim Brings Silence  DeadlineTaylor Swift’s ‘August’ Featured in a Donald Trump Video for a Political Reason  Reality TeaTaylor Swift finally responds to Trump over political propaganda  Geo NewsMarvel Needs To Fight Like Taylor Swift  pajiba.com
  
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• 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame ceremony: Where to watch, TV, live stream - CBS Sports

  08-08-2026 16:58 via news.google.com
  2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame ceremony: Where to watch, TV, live stream  CBS SportsWhere to watch the 2026 NFL HOF enshrinement ceremony  ESPNOur best photos of Pro Football Hall of Famers, past and present, in Canton  Canton Repository2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame: Ranking the college careers of all five new inductees  CBS SportsLuke Kuechly gets his gold jacket from Julius Peppers, bringing it full circle  Carolina Panthers
  
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• Yemen Teeters on Civil War as Regional Stability Hangs in the Balance - The New York Times

  08-08-2026 16:57 via news.google.com
  
  Yemen Teeters on Civil War as Regional Stability Hangs in the Balance  The New York TimesHouthis strike Marib again as U.N. warns Yemen nearing wider conflict  NBC NewsHouthi attacks on gov’t forces hint that a major battle in Yemen is brewing  Al JazeeraHouthi attacks reportedly kill at least 30 Yemeni government forces  BBCHow the Iran-backed Houthis' claims of deadly attacks are stoking fears of a wider regional conflict  AP News
  
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• Google’s Pixel Watch 5 takes notes from the Fitbit Air in latest leak - 9to5Google

  08-08-2026 16:45 via news.google.com
  Google’s Pixel Watch 5 takes notes from the Fitbit Air in latest leak  9to5GoogleGoogle mocks the Apple Watch in its latest Pixel Watch 5 teaser  PhoneArenaWear OS Brands Need to Stop Copying Each Other’s Homework  Talk AndroidGoogle Pixel 5 to come with AFib detection feature  Deccan HeraldGoogle Pixel Watch 5 release date, price and specs  TechCabal
  
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• The new mRNA flu shot mFlusiva is more effective. Why doctors worry Long Islanders may not try it. - Newsday

  08-08-2026 16:40 via news.google.com
  
  The new mRNA flu shot mFlusiva is more effective. Why doctors worry Long Islanders may not try it.  NewsdayThe strange reason flu shots have been so hard to improve  vox.comA new flu vaccine geared to older people is coming soon  NPRFirst mRNA flu shot approved by FDA bodes well for improving drugs of the future – though a few hurdles remain before mRNA can move beyond vaccines  The ConversationThere’s a new flu shot for adults 50 and older. Sh
  
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• New affidavit reveals possible motive after 17-year-old accused of killing 2 men in DeLand - WESH

  08-08-2026 16:26 via news.google.com
  
  New affidavit reveals possible motive after 17-year-old accused of killing 2 men in DeLand  WESHFather of DeLand double homicide suspect granted $100,000 bond  WFTVDrug deal, attempted robbery may have led to deadly DeLand shooting, police say  FOX 35 OrlandoExclusive: Grandfather remembers cadet slain in DeLand  Daytona Beach News-Journal17-year-old suspect in DeLand double homicide ordered to remain in custody  WKMG
  
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• Amid Abuse Claims Against Max Miller, This Democrat Thinks He Can Win His Seat

  08-08-2026 16:16 via nytimes.com
  Brian Poindexter, an ironworker, is in the spotlight in Ohio’s 7th Congressional District, where Mr. Miller faces multiple calls to step aside.
  
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• Conservatives meet to make birthright citizenship their long-term project - Politico

  08-08-2026 16:00 via news.google.com
  Conservatives meet to make birthright citizenship their long-term project  PoliticoWhat to know about Trump's new attempt to limit birthright citizenship  PBSTrump won’t let the Supreme Court have the last word  The Washington PostTrump's attack on 'birth tourism' faces uphill legal battle after Supreme Court ruling  ReutersTrump’s Déjà-Vu Moment on Birthright Citizenship  The Atlantic
  
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• Powerball grows to $856 million, largest drawing of the year - CBS News

  08-08-2026 15:55 via news.google.com
  
  Powerball grows to $856 million, largest drawing of the year  CBS NewsSaturday's Powerball drawing is for largest jackpot of 2026  USA TodayCT Lottery players from Windsor and Wallingford win 6-figure Powerball prizes  fox61.comBuying a ticket for this weekend's $856 Powerball drawing? These are the most commonly drawn numbers  WGALPowerball jackpot soars to $786M: Expert tips for what to do if you win  Fox Business
  
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• Democrats Vow to Unite Behind Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, but Tensions Remain

  08-08-2026 15:22 via nytimes.com
  The party is racing to get behind Dr. Abdul El-Sayed after a poisonous Senate primary in Michigan, but some Democrats still have reservations.
  
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• Berkshire earnings rose last quarter and CEO Greg Abel is starting to deploy Buffett's massive cash hoard - CNBC

  08-08-2026 15:20 via news.google.com
  Berkshire earnings rose last quarter and CEO Greg Abel is starting to deploy Buffett's massive cash hoard  CNBCBerkshire Hathaway, Under a New CEO, Starts to Spend Its Cash Pile  WSJGreg Abel finally puts Buffett’s cash pile to work  Financial TimesBerkshire Hathaway buys $10 billion in Alphabet stock and repurchases $4.5 billion in shares  FortuneBerkshire accelerates buybacks, lowers cash stake as profit tops forecasts  Reuters
  
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• Enes Kanter Freedom declares for 2027 WNBA Draft - The Hill

  08-08-2026 14:48 via news.google.com
  Enes Kanter Freedom declares for 2027 WNBA Draft  The HillSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
  
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• The strange reason flu shots have been so hard to improve - vox.com

  08-08-2026 14:00 via news.google.com
  
  The strange reason flu shots have been so hard to improve  vox.comNew kind of flu shot is on the way as the FDA approves Moderna's mRNA-based vaccine  PBSHere’s what the first mRNA flu vaccine could mean for flu season  Science NewsA new flu vaccine geared to older people is coming soon  NPRFirst mRNA flu shot approved by FDA bodes well for improving drugs of the future – though a few hurdles remain before mRNA can move beyond vaccines &nb
  
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• Here Are the First Images of the Crater Left on the Moon by SpaceX’s Rocket - WIRED

  08-08-2026 14:00 via news.google.com
  
  Here Are the First Images of the Crater Left on the Moon by SpaceX’s Rocket  WIREDSouth Korean satellite captures before and after views of SpaceX rocket’s moon crash  AP NewsA SpaceX rocket crashed into the moon. New images show the aftermath  USA TodayNASA Will Attempt to Observe Rocket Part’s Lunar Impact  NASA (.gov)A SpaceX rocket will crash into the moon this week. Why is it on a collision course?  Space
  
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• A massive stroke left a man partially paralyzed. His wife's response led to "a miracle" recovery. - CBS News

  08-08-2026 14:00 via news.google.com
  
  A massive stroke left a man partially paralyzed. His wife's response led to "a miracle" recovery.  CBS News
  
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• Larry Fitzgerald's college career redefined what a wide receiver could look like - ESPN

  08-08-2026 13:00 via news.google.com
  Larry Fitzgerald's college career redefined what a wide receiver could look like  ESPNLarry Fitzgerald: It's not just about the excellence; it's about the people who help get you there  NBC SportsHall of Fame Enshrinement: 2026 class takes its place in Canton | Latest NFL News, Analysis & Updates  NFL.comHall of Famer Larry Fitzgerald explains why he will never retire  CBS SportsLarry Fitzgerald gets his forever threads in touching gold jacket dinner,
  
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• Drones spotted above German military base two days after suspected drone attack - Reuters

  08-08-2026 12:19 via news.google.com
  Drones spotted above German military base two days after suspected drone attack  ReutersU.S. Intel Links Russia to Explosive Drone at German Airport  WSJDrones spotted flying over German military base 2 days after device with explosives found at cargo airport  CBS News2 drones spotted flying over German military base after drone with explosives found at cargo airport  AP NewsGermany warns of ‘new threat’ after explosives-packed drone targets ai
  
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• The Memo: Weak jobs report clouds economy as Trump barrels toward midterms - The Hill

  08-08-2026 12:00 via news.google.com
  The Memo: Weak jobs report clouds economy as Trump barrels toward midterms  The HillWhat the jobs report can’t tell us about the confounding economic moment  CNNAmerica In Focus: US employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs; mortgage rates rise again  AP NewsLabor Market Shifts Into Reverse as Employers Balk at Hiring  The New York TimesMarkets Rally on Surprise U.S. Job Losses, Airbnb Soars and Trade Desk Tanks | Markets P.M. for Aug. 7  WSJ
  
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• North Carolina pastor taken by ICE had a stroke in detention, family says - NBC News

  08-08-2026 12:00 via news.google.com
  North Carolina pastor taken by ICE had a stroke in detention, family says  NBC NewsFamily of North Carolina pastor who suffered stroke in ICE custody finally allowed to visit him in Texas  YahooNorth Carolina pastor suffers stroke in ICE custody, family says  JangRaleigh woman claims inadequate care after she says father suffered stroke in ICE custody  WRALGabriel Johnson: Black Liberian Father Suffers Stroke After Being Stolen From His NC Home By ICE 
  
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• iPhone 17 Prices Could Rise as Soon as Monday, Rumor Claims - MacRumors

  08-08-2026 11:54 via news.google.com
  
  iPhone 17 Prices Could Rise as Soon as Monday, Rumor Claims  MacRumorsHere’s When Apple Will Reveal Its iPhone 18 Pro Special Event  ForbesiPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro: All expected differences  PhoneArenaTop Stories: Apple's September Announcements, MacBook Air Shortages, and More  MacRumorsiPhone 17 might get price increase next week, per new rumor  9to5Mac
  
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• Total solar eclipse Aug. 12, 2026 live updates — 4 days to totality - Space

  08-08-2026 11:34 via news.google.com
  Total solar eclipse Aug. 12, 2026 live updates — 4 days to totality  SpaceWhere in the UK will get the best view of the solar eclipse?  The GuardianWhere will the total solar eclipse 2026 be visible from?  SpaceWhere to See the August 12th Solar Eclipse Online  Sky & TelescopeSolar eclipse in Yorkshire: When is it and how can I view it?  BBC
  
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• Trump Officials Under Pressure to Deport Haitians After Supreme Court Win on T.P.S. Program

  08-08-2026 11:02 via nytimes.com
  The lack of visible raids aggressively targeting Haitians who lost temporary status has frustrated some of President Trump’s most fervent supporters.
  
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• Lindsey Graham Loved to Gab With Reporters. His Sister Won’t.

  08-08-2026 11:02 via nytimes.com
  Senator Darline Graham, who took her brother’s place after his death and is now seeking to succeed him, has mostly declined to answer questions from reporters at the Capitol.
  
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• Fact-Checking 3 Competitive Senate Races in Maine, Michigan and Ohio

  08-08-2026 11:02 via nytimes.com
  Republican attacks have focused on terrorism and illegal immigration, while Democrats have sought to capitalize on the unpopularity of President Trump’s cuts to Medicaid.
  
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• Democrats Vow to Unite Behind Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, but Tensions Remain - The New York Times

  08-08-2026 11:02 via news.google.com
  
  Democrats Vow to Unite Behind Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, but Tensions Remain  The New York TimesAbdul El-Sayed Talks About His Victory, Chuck Schumer and His Mom  The New York TimesMichigan Democrats try to convince voters they don't hate each other after vicious, photo-finish primary  FortuneWill El-Sayed play in Pontiac come November?  Roll CallKamala Harris endorses in Michigan's U.S. Senate race. Rogers pitches Dems  The Detroit News
  
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• Senate Passes Stopgap Bill to Avert Shutdown, Avoiding Skirmish Before Midterms - The New York Times

  08-08-2026 10:04 via news.google.com
  
  Senate Passes Stopgap Bill to Avert Shutdown, Avoiding Skirmish Before Midterms  The New York TimesSenate passes bill to avert government shutdown before midterm elections  The Washington Post‘Whiffs of frozen hell and donkeys flying’: Senators sidestep one shutdown fight and set up another  ms.nowUS Senate Passes Spending Bill That Ignores Trump’s Priorities  Bloomberg.comSenate embarks on recess after funding government and confirming B
  
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• Senate Passes Stopgap Bill to Avert Shutdown, Avoiding Skirmish Before Midterms

  08-08-2026 10:04 via nytimes.com
  The move came more than a month before the spending deadline, reflecting an eagerness in both parties to avoid a messy fight before the midterm elections.
  
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• PFL Charlotte Results: Bryan Battle edges split decision over Dalton Rosta to score first PFL win - MMA Fighting

  08-08-2026 06:38 via news.google.com
  PFL Charlotte Results: Bryan Battle edges split decision over Dalton Rosta to score first PFL win  MMA FightingPFL Charlotte ‘Battle vs. Rosta’ play-by-play, results & round scoring  SherdogPFL Charlotte results: Bryan Battle edges Dalton Rosta in hometown win  MMA JunkieFans want ex-UFC star 'banned' from main events after first PFL win since his release falls flat  Bloody ElbowPFL Charlotte: Battle vs. Rosta Live Updates, Results and High
  
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• Morrissey Cancels Las Vegas Residency Due to "Unforeseen Logistical Challenges" - consequence.net

  08-08-2026 04:51 via news.google.com
  Morrissey Cancels Las Vegas Residency Due to "Unforeseen Logistical Challenges"  consequence.netMorrissey Cancels Las Vegas Residency Due to ‘Unforeseen Logistical Challenges’  Rolling StoneMorrissey cancels Las Vegas residency months after claiming lack of sleep left him in a 'catatonic state'  Page SixForeseen Circumstances: Morrissey Cancels Next Week’s Vegas Residency  StereogumThe Smiths' co-founder Morrissey cancels all Las Vegas sh
  
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