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Progressive outlet The Nation is nominating the city of Minneapolis for the Nobel Peace Prize in the wake of tensions over President Trump’s immigration agenda in the city. In a Wednesday piece, The ...

Harry Styles has announced his new album “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally,” releasing on March 6. The singer revealed the album cover and release date for his fourth album on Thursday morning.

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