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UK Ditches Coal Power, Embraces Elvis

State of the World from NPR

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From Coal to Culture: The Elvis Festival Reviving Porthcall

This chapter examines the transformation of Porthcall, Wales, from a coal mining town to the host of the world's largest Elvis festival. It highlights the festival's impact on the community by providing joy to residents and fostering connections with the elderly through the power of music.

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