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“We were playing on the Isle of Fehmarn, and the Hells Angels had taken over,”
Eric Barrett recalled a chaotic festival performance with Jimi Hendrix on the Isle of Fehmarn.
“I just don't believe it. The circumstances don't add up. And I was told by so many people that Tappy only wrote that to try and sell books. But I've never believed it. I will never believe it. I was there, and right now I'm probably the last man standing. All the lads are passing. So no, I wouldn't believe that for a second.”
Eric Barrett reiterated his disbelief in murder theories regarding Jimi Hendrix's death.
“She financially supported me through school and helped me get my career started,”
Lainey Mae Parton recalled Dolly Parton's financial backing when she chose to attend beauty school.
“It still doesn’t feel real that she’s gone. I’m going to miss her voice, her laugh, her hugs, and just knowing she was there. I’m even going to miss those 4 AM calls, and I’d give anything to see her name pop up on my phone again.”
Lainey Mae Parton shared what she will miss most about Dolly Parton.
“You have personal disputes,”
Dr. Ronald Gates discussed the dynamics behind violent conflicts among local youths.
“That’s not going to be the barrier between compliance and getting ready. We’re going to remove that barrier.”
Dr. Mark Brown promised that clothing costs would not prevent students from meeting dress standards.
“But, funny thing about being away is you get perspective on who’s worth your time. And Perse here, she’s smart, she’s strong, she’s ambitious, and she’s the double champ.”
Britt Baker praised Persephone after helping her win the TBS Championship at All In.
“This catastrophe is not Nepal’s fault. The country is paying the price for how world leaders have been dealing with climate change.”
Rojita Adhikari criticized world leaders over their handling of climate change in relation to the disaster.
“The 'Yes' side lost because they ran a highly technical and, frankly, passionless campaign.”
Eiríkur Bergmann evaluated why the campaign in favor of resuming EU negotiations fell short.
“Is it even worth retaliating?”
Dr. Ronald Gates urged young people considering retaliation to question the value of seeking revenge.
“So I just absolutely love what the chicken coop and having chickens can do for families.”
Matt DuBoise describes the positive impact keeping chickens can have on families.
“You can have a meritocracy in AMERICA but it has to apply to AMERICANS. Otherwise we’re just a globalist entity and not even a country anymore. Ban the H-1B Visa now!”
Nalin Haley called for a ban on the H-1B visa in response to Gupta's post.
“The good conditions in the prisons are over. This is the current situation, and I am directly responsible for everything. I am pleased with these conditions.”
Itamar Ben-Gvir responded to a Palestinian female prisoner complaining about detention conditions.
“Netanyahu is trailing in the polls and for good reason,”
Bregman discusses Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's declining popularity in the polls.
“There was no control. It was a scary place to be. We had two cars there waiting to get us off the island and go back to London. But the Hells Angels didn't want us to get off the island. They wanted the boys to stay and party. And then it got violent.”
Eric Barrett described the dangerous situation when Hells Angels took over the island venue.
“But detectives believe there could be many more,”
The Orange County Sheriff's Office commented on the potential number of cemetery theft victims.
“The ship went sideways at some point. It rolled toward the left. Some people broke the windows, some doors didn’t open.”
Multici described the vessel rolling onto its side and passengers struggling to escape through windows and doors.
“That gets people thinking about why we are allowing these tech billionaires to just run roughshod over our state.”
Bryce Gustafson explained how datacenters prompt residents to question tech billionaires' influence in Indiana.
“We've had great weather this year for beach tourism, and we also have a number of people with drones actively looking for sharks, so sightings are high.”
Davis explained why shark sightings have been high along the Maine coast.
“update the Geographic Names Information System”
Donald Trump's executive order instructed the interior secretary to update federal geographic databases.
“hurt people hurt people,”
Abdul El-Sayed commented in a video response following an attack on Temple Israel synagogue in March.
“The new tariffs create a meaningful but manageable headwind,”
Angelo Kourkafas characterized the economic impact of the tariffs across manufacturing and construction sectors.
“I hope the players will stay young at heart and stay true to their authentic selves, and always remember, never stop asking questions or taking risks.”
Roger Federer offered advice to future players at the International Tennis Hall of Fame induction.
“How does a consumer know that the price went down commensurate with the level of rebate?”
Bryan Eshelman questioned whether consumers can verify that price reductions match the rebates retailers received.
“I’ve been waiting a long time for people to wake up to how they’re being ripped off,”
Bryce Gustafson reflected on public awakening to corporate exploitation through datacenter development.
“To me, a lot of this is marketing,”
Bryan Eshelman characterized retailers' messaging around tariff-related price cuts as marketing strategy.
“Soon after the flood news spread, I tried my daughter's number, but she was not reachable, then I was afraid,”
Yubaraj Amatya described his panic when he was unable to reach his daughter by phone.
“at best indifferent to, and at worst complicit in”
Republican lawmakers criticized the Global Engagement Center in a July 2024 letter.
“Kristen is one of the best in the business and we stand by her.”
An NBC News spokesperson issued a statement standing by host Kristen Welker following attacks from Donald Trump.
“I didn't want to besmirch his memory. So I lied. I just wanted people to see him in a good light. But I came to realize as I got older that I didn't have to lie. Yes, he took drugs. Did he take heroin? I've never seen heroin anywhere near him. I've worked on many backstages for almost 50 years. I know it's a drug that has killed a lot of musicians. But I don't believe Jimi was taking it. He smoked pot. He took a lot of LSD. He took pills. But I don't believe he was into heroin.”
Eric Barrett discussed why he initially lied about Jimi Hendrix's drug use.
“Time slowed. We surfed under golden skies, zipped through the jungle canopy, leapt into cool waterfalls, read until the sun dipped low, and surrendered to stillness and deep sleep.”
Ivanka Trump described the activities from her family's trip to Costa Rica.
“No one’s going to call it Lake of America,”
Doug Ford dismissed the idea that anyone would adopt the Lake America name.
“None of my parents were involved in politics,”
Angie Nixon reflects on her upbringing and family background in Jacksonville.
“AI is a huge job creator, and it's a huge manufacturing job creator,”
Wendell Weeks explained how artificial intelligence is driving job creation in manufacturing.
“Seven out of every 10,”
Dr. Mark Brown cited the percentage of recent Tuskegee graduates who had secured employment.
“maniacally focused on what could actually help”
Allison Ball advised advocates to focus on actionable and effective solutions.
“standing up for ourselves”
Doug Ford claimed Donald Trump's renaming effort was a response to Canada standing up for itself.
“There’s prejudice in the world today. There’s going to be prejudice tomorrow.”
Dr. Mark Brown noted ongoing societal prejudice as a factor in preparing students.
“you’re willing to forgo every conservative issue and let the Senate fall into the hands of Democrats if that’s what it takes to kill datacenters?”
MS Now questioned a resident in Hood County, Texas about her willingness to vote against Republicans over datacenters.
“They take this very seriously.”
Jerry McGinn emphasizes how seriously the US government takes procurement vetting.
“The reason that initially Nepal had said they didn’t want assistance is they didn’t want the chaos which comes with huge teams being fanned out in different areas.”
Minelle Fernandez explained why Nepal initially hesitated to request foreign assistance.
“I just called Jared to find out, is there anything negative that I should know about, like, it will never be able to return? Little things like that,”
Donald Trump joked during a surprise phone call to a NASA press conference after the Roman Space Telescope launch.
“THE FAKE POLLS USED BY OUR CROOKED MEDIA ARE OUT OF CONTROL, AND SOMETHING MUST BE DONE ABOUT IT. FCC TO THE RESCUE!”
Donald Trump criticized media polling used to forecast election results in a Truth Social post.
“We’re coming for you, and we’re coming for your parents,”
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro warned students and parents about consequences for chronic truancy and curfew violations.
“They don’t speak the language any more. They are as South African as anyone else.”
Ravat said his children are fifth-generation South African Muslims of Indian heritage.
“I felt the pace of the fight. I knew I was losing rounds, but I knew that I had that pace in my favour. He was gassing out.”
Filip Hrgovic described managing the pace of the bout against Moses Itauma.
“This has been a tight race, extremely exciting,”
Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir commented on the referendum to reopen EU membership negotiations after voting.
“Expect much more of this uncertainty for some time to come,”
Atsi Sheth commented on the prolonged uncertainty stemming from the new U.S.-Canada trade war.
“It’s now DEI to train and hire Americans? Plenty of data to show that Americans are more than qualified, but corporate greed refuses to pay them respectable wages,”
Nalin Haley criticized Ankit Gupta's reaction to JD Vance's remarks.
“We are asking President Trump and his administration to consider what lawful steps America can take to help Jewish Canadian families who are genuinely concerned for their safety.”
Jason Rapert outlined the request for the Trump administration to provide lawful assistance to Jewish Canadian families.
“The search for the perpetrators, whose identities are currently unknown, is under way,”
Police announced a search for suspects following a fatal shooting at a rave in Aarau, Switzerland.
“I’m absolutely passionate that Europe has to defend itself.”
Christopher Harborne recounts what he told Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a visit to Ukraine.
“I put my arm up to take the blow. I nearly passed out from the pain, but imagine if it had landed on Gerry's skull? We managed to get inside the car. Jimi kept looking at me because he saw me take the blow. He just said to me, 'Are you OK, Eric? Are you OK?' He kept asking me if I was OK. That's just the kind of man he was. And... that was the last thing he ever said to me.”
Eric Barrett recounted shielding Gerry Stickells from a blow and Jimi Hendrix's reaction afterward.
“humiliation, torture, starvation and deprivation”
The Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs characterized Israeli prison policies.
“There are political positions issued recently by Western countries condemning the Israeli behaviour in reviving the E1 project, but these positions have not translated into practical measures,”
Mamoun Abu Amer highlighted the absence of concrete Western sanctions over Israeli settlement projects.
“Finally, my daughter received my call and I couldn't stop myself, broke out... two relatives that were with me also cried and hugged me,”
Yubaraj Amatya described the emotional relief when his daughter finally answered his phone call.
“Think of this as a population success story in that the ocean is regaining one of its apex predators to help balance the food chain.”
Davis described the rebound of apex predators as an ecological success story.
“He's going to loom large over these midterms. There's no doubt about that. He, of course, has endorsed a slate of candidates in the primaries,”
Kristen Welker commented on Donald Trump's role and endorsements in the upcoming midterm elections.
“reduce the number of young people who fall prey to the addiction and the many harms it has caused.”
Mike Moore discussed the potential for a national public education fund in a broader social media settlement.
“All that matters is being yourself and feeling great about it.”
Dolly Parton translated the meaning behind her famous quote about looking cheap.