The Modern Moment of Country Music and the Rise of Morgan Wallen

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Exploring the increasing popularity of country music in America, with country songs dominating the top spots on the billboard Hot 100 and attracting a younger audience through streaming services and social media, with artist Morgan Wallen being a key contributor to its success.

The murder of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Najjar has deepened a long-running spat between the two countries. Will Canada’s allies be willing to get involved? It’s been 100 years since Japan’s Great Kanto earthquake. Here’s how the country is preparing in case there is another (XX:XX). And young people’s newfound love for country music is fuelling a boom in the genre (XX:XX).

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