Nashville Symphony Receives $10 Million Lifeline From Oracle

New York Times - Oct 5, 2026

The symphony announced last week that it was pausing the rest of the season after disclosing financial trouble. The concerts are back on now, thanks to a tech company gift.

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Hedgehog among four animals chosen to feature on new banknotes

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'Stop throwing shade' - the woman trying to stop firms leaving the UK

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Delta Passenger Steals and Crashes Airport Tug in California, Officials Say

Oct 7, 2026

Delta Passenger Steals and Crashes Airport Tug in California, Officials Say

The episode briefly disrupted operations on Tuesday at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, Calif., where the man went onto the tarmac, the authorities said.

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Trump Administration Investigates Wells Fargo for Race-Based Lending

Oct 7, 2026

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Meet Stephanie Seymour’s daughter, Lily Brant, who made her runway debut at Paris Fashion Week

Oct 7, 2026

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Can Bergdorf Goodman Return to Its Golden Age?

Oct 7, 2026

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UN health agency wants more details from Russia on suspected pneumonic plague case

Oct 7, 2026

UN health agency wants more details from Russia on suspected pneumonic plague case

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OpenAI says teen ChatGPT use limited but research finds it an 'unacceptable risk'

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