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Musician Jackie DeShannon on her incredible career: It was really difficult being a woman | Mu

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MusicInterviewMusician Jackie DeShannon on her incredible career: ‘It was really difficult being a woman’Jim FarberThe 82-year-old singer-songwriter, known for hits like What the World Needs Now Is Love, reflects on a storied career filled with highs and lows Say the name Jackie DeShannon and two things spring to most listeners’ minds. “A lot of people think I popped out of nowhere singing What the World Needs Now is Love and Put a Little Love in Your Heart,” DeShannon said of her two biggest hits. Read More...

The massive mullet moment: why the worlds hair is all business in the front party in the back

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The ultimate ‘ugly’ haircut … Lucy Knight with her mullet in its prime. Photograph: Lucy KnightView image in fullscreenThe ultimate ‘ugly’ haircut … Lucy Knight with her mullet in its prime. Photograph: Lucy KnightLife and styleIt’s been bubbling up for a while, but now it seems the hairstyle has reached another tipping point. And no wonder. It’s weird, cool, sexy and liberating Mullets, it seems, are “back”. Again. In recent years celebrities including Miley Cyrus, Lil Nas X and Rihanna have sported “parties in the back”, while swathes of TikTok users have made videos showing off theirs (the hashtag “mullet” currently has more than 10 billion views on the app). Read More...

Washington governor signs three gun-control bills into law | Washington state

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Washington state This article is more than 8 months oldWashington governor signs three gun-control bills into lawThis article is more than 8 months oldDemocrats and activists applaud state for new legislation, which includes a ban on the sale of certain semi-automatic rifles Washington’s Governor Jay Inslee signed a trio of bills meant to prevent gun violence on Tuesday – one banning the sale of certain semi-automatic rifles, one imposing a 10-day waiting period on firearms purchases, and one clearing the way for lawsuits against gun makers or sellers in certain cases. Read More...