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  "id": 9876380,
  "title": "US celebrates Dolly Parton day on 9/25",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/us-celebrates-dolly-parton-day-on-9-25",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T00:31:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2026/09/26/us-celebrates-dolly-parton-day-on-9-25"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 25th, the United States observed its first-ever Dolly Parton Day, commemorating the late country icon's impact. The date echoes one of Parton's most celebrated songs, \"9 to 5,\" which has become a workplace empowerment anthem. At 80, Parton's passing left fans mourning the singer-songwriter, philanthropist, and businesswoman who symbolized unity during a divided America. California Governor Gavin Newsom officially established the day to inspire citizens, drawing from Parton's song, \"Be a diamond in a rhinestone world, be kind, be humble, and have some fun.\" Events across California included musical performances, giveaways, and a pink illumination of the Pacific Wheel in Santa Monica. The New York borough of Manhattan and New Orleans also recognized the day with similar events. In Lexington, Kentucky, and Parton's home state of Tennessee, community activities celebrated her legacy, particularly her efforts to promote literacy through her famous literacy drive.",
  "summary": "The inaugural celebration date takes inspiration from the '9 to 5' song, recalling one of the late country icon's most beloved hits.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "US celebrates Dolly Parton day on 9/25",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/us-celebrates-dolly-parton-day-on-9-25-9877094",
        "published": "2026-09-26T00:31:12.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "‘9 to 5’: US celebrates first Dolly Parton Day in tribute to country icon",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/9-to-5-us-celebrates-first-dolly-parton-day-in-tribute-to-country-icon",
        "published": "2026-09-26T01:47:12.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}