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New Musical: The Black Power Desk on Mangrove Nine

A powerful new musical, 'The Black Power Desk', premieres at Brixton House, dramatising the true story of the Mangrove Nine and the clandestine police unit that spied on Black activists in 1970s London.

New Orleans Police Cleared in Fatal French Quarter Shooting

An internal investigation by the New Orleans Police Department has exonerated four officers involved in the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old man armed with two knives. The incident, which occurred in the French Quarter, has sparked public outcry and questi

Spike Lee's Katrina Doc: New Orleans' Defiant Joy

Spike Lee's powerful documentary 'Come Hell and High Water' captures the unbreakable spirit and vibrant culture of New Orleans in the face of Hurricane Katrina's devastation. A testament to resilience through music and community.

1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Untold British Story

Exclusive oral history reveals the gritty, against-all-odds making of the 1990 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' film. Discover how a dark, independent British-backed production defied Hollywood to become a global box office phenomenon.

FEMA's Chilling Katrina Warning: 'Leave or Face Death'

A newly unearthed FEMA memo from the eve of Hurricane Katrina delivers a stark, brutal warning to New Orleans residents: evacuate or face almost certain death, as no government help would be coming. The document reveals the terrifying, unfiltered truth of

Saints Settle Rattler & Shough QB Duel Before NFL Opener

The New Orleans Saints' intense pre-season quarterback battle between rookie Spencer Rattler and veteran Tyler Shough reaches its climax, with a crucial decision imminent just weeks before the NFL season kicks off.

Saints Stun NFL with Shock Release of QB Jake Haener

In a dramatic roster shake-up, the New Orleans Saints have released quarterback Jake Haener following his six-game suspension for a performance-enhancing drug violation, sending shockwaves through the NFL.

Godard's Lost Debut Film Restored in 4K

A landmark discovery in cinema history: Jean-Luc Godard's debut documentary, 'Opération Béton', has been meticulously restored in 4K and will premiere at the Locarno Film Festival, offering a new perspective on the legendary director's origins.

Mother arrested for violent attack on school bus monitor

A New Orleans mother faces battery charges after being filmed violently yanking a school bus monitor's hair in a disturbing assault. The incident, captured on video, has sparked outrage and a police investigation.

Cooks' Cottage relocation row sparks reconciliation debate

Fitzroy Gardens' iconic Cooks' Cottage faces a controversial proposal to relocate to Victoria's parliament precinct as a gesture of Aboriginal reconciliation, sparking intense debate about historical preservation versus colonial legacy.

Author Discovers He's Related to the Real Oliver Twist

A stunning genealogical discovery reveals a modern author's direct lineage to the impoverished boy who inspired Charles Dickens' iconic character, Oliver Twist, rewriting a chapter of literary history.

New York Bus Crash: One Dead in Motorway Overturn

A charter bus has overturned on a New York motorway, leaving one person dead and multiple passengers critically injured. The major emergency response continues as investigators work to determine the cause.

Trump's Smithsonian Attack: A New Front in the Culture Wars

Former President Donald Trump launches a fresh attack on the Smithsonian Institution, aiming to dismantle its Black history programming in a move critics decry as an attempt to erase uncomfortable truths from the American narrative.

Jameis Winston's Bizarre Warm-Up Stuns NFL

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston left fans and opponents baffled with an utterly bizarre and intense warm-up routine ahead of the game against the New York Giants. The spectacle, involving frantic crawling and unconventional drills, has gone

USS New Orleans Fire in Okinawa Injures Sailors

A major fire broke out aboard the USS New Orleans at White Beach Naval Facility in Okinawa, Japan, resulting in multiple sailor injuries. The incident raises fresh concerns about US military operations in the region.

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