May 16, 2025 – CurtBile.com

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Boys against girls

Heard a single on STAR-98.7, the latest from Royal Otis. Had not heard about these folk. Pure saccharine perfect for STAR. The double tracked vocals remind a bit of E. Smith crossed with Wolf Parade.

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Parents of missing 7-month-old child in California arrested for murder: Sheriff - ABC News
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Trump’s tech deals break with U.S. traditions of free enterprise - The Washington Post
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia notified by ICE that he may be deported to Uganda - NBC News
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Texas Legislature Gives Final Approval to Redistricting Map Favoring Republicans - The New York Times
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Villiers' 'sensational' caught and bowled leaves Tufnell shocked August 23, 2025
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Ghislaine Maxwell denies seeing 'inappropriate' conduct by Trump August 23, 2025
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