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Wednesday, July 1 367 stories · 94 outlets · top Δ 1.00

Victor Willis, former frontman of Village People, died Thursday at age 74.  As reports stand, US and Iranian officials have established a direct communication line following talks in Qatar.  Donald Trump reported over $1.4 billion in income from cryptocurrency ventures, according to filings released this week.

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Victor Willis, frontman of Village People, dies age 74

The Guardian · Tier A6 outletsyesterday

A bittersweet farewell to a legendary music icon.

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BBCκ .67Δ .42Village People frontman Victor Willis dies aged 74 France24κ .47Δ .42Victor Willis, Village People frontman and 'Y.M.C.A' co-writer, dies aged 74 CBC Newsκ .31Δ .42Village People lead singer Victor Willis dead at 74 ABC Australiaκ .25Δ .42Village People lead singer Victor Willis dead at 74

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US-Iran Qatar talks show progress, Trump says, as both sides set up hotline

France24 · Tier B6 outlets8h ago

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Dawnκ .68Δ .74Trump says US 'getting along well' with Iran as both countries hold indirect talks in Qatar South China Morning Postκ .37Δ .74Trump sees progress as US and Iran hold talks in Qatar Bloomberg Politicsκ .31Δ .74Trump Hails Qatar Meetings on Iran as Talks Set to Continue Le Monde ENκ .28Δ .74Trump sees progress as US and Iran hold Qatar talks

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Trump reports over $1.4bn in income from crypto ventures

Dawn · Tier A4 outletsyesterday

Trump’s crypto income highlights policy-driven financial gains

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CBC Newsκ .34Δ .35Trump's crypto businesses took in about $1.2B US last year, federal filing shows The Guardianκ .24Δ .35Crypto, bibles and watches: how Trump made over $2bn last year - The Latest CBS Newsκ .22Δ .35Trump's crypto earnings surge to $1.4 billion in first year back in office

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