Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.
Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000).
A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.
At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging @DollyParton or by leaving a message at https://t.co/cLu9I7M2wC
In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at https://t.co/arzrqInqJA
💥 Russia: Amur Gas Chemical Complex, a Russian-Chinese joint venture that was to be one of the largest basic polymer production facilities in the world (2.7 million tons/year), exploded during final pre-starup stage after 7 years of construction.
6,000km from Ukraine.
More than 100 people were injured in an explosion at the Amur Gas Chemical Complex construction site, Russian media report. One person was previously reported killed. Residents had complained of a strong gas smell two weeks before the fire. Today, an explosion occured. Fires are still ongoing. #Russia
🇺🇦❤️ « Poutine est une ordure ! »
Tant de drapeaux !
Le message de Kharkiv à la Russie est clair.
Kharkiv, ville russophone à 20km du front, rappelle qu’elle est une partie indissociable de l’Ukraine en cette journée de la ville, et du drapeau national. 🇺🇦
@octtava6064@BohuslavskaKate We're in decline, our country's benefits bill exceeds the tax income, crime appears to go unpunished as our prisons are all full, Illegal immigration is out of control, our infrastructure including the NHS is collapsing due to population increase, bad management & funding....
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This is the moment a Russian drone slams into a busy shopping mall in Kryvyi Rih.
16 people killed. More than 130 wounded, including 23 children. Russia then struck again as rescuers responded.
And yet the international outrage has almost vanished.
My recent article below looks at how, and possibly why, we reached this point. 👇🇺🇦
❗️Overnight, Ukrainian drones attacked the Ozon logistics hub in Chapayevsk for the first time.
This is the company’s largest highly automated warehouse complex in the Volga region. Its area is 135,000 square meters.