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Smash Mouth lead singer Steve Harwell has week left to live

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Steve Harwell, the 56-year-old lead singer of the iconic band Smash Mouth, is currently in hospice care, with just a few days left to live, according to a spokesperson for the band.

Harwell is in the final stages of liver failure, following a period of medical treatment at a hospital, as reported by Entertainment Weekly.

Over the past three days, family and friends have been visiting Harwell, as he has been given the grim prognosis of having “only a week or so to live,” according to sources.

The spokesperson emphasised the need for privacy during this challenging period for Harwell and his family.

This tragic news comes after several years of severe health challenges for the musician. Harwell’s health struggles became evident when he collapsed onstage during a concert in Urbana, Illinois, in August 2016.

Subsequently, in the following year, the band had to postpone several shows due to Harwell’s hospitalisation, as he experienced breathing difficulties during a sound check before a performance in Memphis, Tennessee.

Steve Harwell, a founding member of Smash Mouth, known for chart-topping hits like “I’m a Believer” and “All Star,” initially announced a hiatus from the band in October 2021.

His representative informed TMZ that he was grappling with heart failure and cardiomyopathy, conditions diagnosed in 2015.

Soon after, Harwell officially retired from Smash Mouth due to persistent medical issues, including acute Wernicke’s encephalopathy, a disorder affecting motor functions. His journey has also been marked by battles with addiction.

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Trump orders Pentagon to resume nuclear testing immediately

Trump orders Pentagon to resume nuclear testing, raising concerns over arms race and global safety

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– Trump ordered the Pentagon to resume nuclear testing, risking global tensions and retaliation from other nations.
– Proliferation concerns are rising as nuclear states modernise arsenals and the New START Treaty nears expiration.
US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing immediately, aiming to align with testing programs from other countries according to the conversation.Resuming explosive nuclear tests would likely trigger retaliatory responses from nuclear-armed nations like Russia and China, worsening the arms race and increasing global risks.

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The potential for worldwide radioactive fallout remains high, even for underground tests. The Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, signed by 187 states, prohibits such testing, yet the US remains a signatory without ratification, bound not to violate the treaty’s intent.

Nuclear weapon testing, once crucial for understanding weapon effects and military planning, has diminished. Since World War II, nuclear tests have largely focused on developing new designs. Significant environmental and health concerns led to a moratorium on atmospheric testing in the early 1960s and the Partial Test Ban Treaty in 1963.

Many countries, including the US, stopped explosive testing in the 1990s. Technological advancements allowed nations to develop nuclear weapons without the need for actual explosions.

Proliferation Risks

Nuclear proliferation continues, with all nine nuclear-armed states investing heavily in modernising their arsenals. This raises concerns about lowered thresholds for using such weapons.

Recent conflicts involving nuclear threats have escalated, and the number of nuclear weapons operationally available has begun to rise again. Russia has tested advanced nuclear weapons, while China is rapidly expanding its military capabilities.

The New START Treaty, which confines the nuclear capabilities of the US and Russia, is set to expire soon, with no successor treaty negotiations underway.

The Doomsday Clock has moved closer to midnight this year, highlighting the heightened dangers facing the world today.

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US–China trade talks are a handshake, not a deal

Trump and Xi unofficially extend tariff truce, with US concessions and Chinese commitments on soybeans, fentanyl, and rare earths.

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Trump and Xi unofficially extend tariff truce, with US concessions and Chinese commitments on soybeans, fentanyl, and rare earths.


Presidents Trump and Xi extend their tariff truce in an informal meeting, with US cuts and Chinese promises on soybeans, fentanyl, and rare earths.

Steve Gopalan from SkandaFX cautions this is unofficial and deeper issues between the two super powers remain.

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Markets cautious as rate cut hopes fade

Central banks ease rate cut hopes amid inflation and wobbling tech stocks; markets adjust to Fed’s new stance.

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Central banks ease rate cut hopes amid inflation and wobbling tech stocks; markets adjust to Fed’s new stance.


Central banks pull back on rate cut expectations as tech stocks wobble and inflation pressures persist. Markets adjust cautiously to the Fed’s new tone.

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