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Dolly Parton Streams Surge on Spotify With 2,320% Increase in the United States

Dolly Parton’s music has significantly surged on Spotify following her death on Tuesday, with total streams increasing over 1,260% globally and 2,320% in the United States compared to the prior seven-day daily average. The country icon saw substantial boosts across her catalog after her death was announced. “Jolene” increased 630% globally and 1,225% in the […]

Dolly Parton Streams Surge on Spotify With 2,320% Increase in the United States

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Flyleaf fortuity: The threads of joy and learning that run through books

In a tattered copy of Flaubert’s letters, discovered in Doron Locketz’s bookshop, are the humorous scribbled exchanges between South African poet Lionel Abrahams and Vivienne Miller.

  • South African writer finds Flaubert's letter collection in bookshop
  • Letters showcase witty exchanges and heartfelt sentiments between friends
  • Reminds of physical books' value in digital age and joy of reading

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