From "Already Shoes" to "King of Sweden": The Rise of Future Islands

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A priest withheld Communion from a Ku Klux Klan leader who refused to repent for racism and violence, stating that denying Communion can be an act of love in certain situations. Another instance involved a Catholic priest refusing communion to a Liberal Democrat MP who voted in favor of the assisted dying bill. The priest publicly denounced the MP before his congregation and stated other faith-based MPs faced pressure regarding the vote. The Vatican previously warned US bishops against denying Communion to politicians supporting abortion rights, emphasizing the Catholic Church's belief in the sanctity of life and human dignity.

Future Islands formed after deciding "Already Shoes" was not a suitable band name. They self-released their debut EP, *Little Advances*, in 2006. In 2011, they recorded their third album, *On the Water*, with producer Chester Endersby Gwazda in North Carolina. Future Islands appeared on *The Late Show with Stephen Colbert* in 2022 to perform "King of Sweden".

Dominic Calvert-Lewin began his Everton career scoring in a friendly match during the pre-season tour of 2015. He was assigned the number 9 jersey for the 2019-20 season. In 2021, he suffered a toe and quadriceps injury that sidelined him for the remainder of the year after a strong start to the season. In the 2022-23 season, he was hampered by a knee injury, making his debut in October.

Snow Patrol has discussed plans for a future tour documentary similar to U2's "Rattle and Hum." In August 2013, they headlined the Tennent's Vital festival after a warm-up show in London. They performed an acoustic session for the Mencap charity at Union Chapel in 2007. The band has received recognition from notable musicians like Ozzy Osbourne, Bono, Michael Stipe, and Nikki Sixx. A plaque commemorating their first gig at the Duke of York pub in Belfast was erected.

At 1:39 p.m., the Air India flight AI171, en route from Ahmedabad to London, issued a Mayday call due to an emergency during takeoff. One minute later, the plane crashed in Medhaninagar, approximately 2 km from Ahmedabad airport. The captain was Sumit Sabharwal and the first officer was Clive Sundar. The crash resulted in 270 fatalities, with only one survivor. Following the incident, India's aviation regulator (DGCA) ordered additional safety checks on Air India's Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 fleet as a precautionary measure. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the crash site, as did Air India CEO Campbell Wilson.

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Paul Ince played for West Ham United as a midfielder and was known for his role in England's midfield during the 1990 World Cup. He transitioned into management, starting with Swindon Town as player-coach before taking over as manager of Notts County. He is also related to other notable figures in sports and entertainment, including singer Rochelle Humes, footballer Rohan Ince, and goalkeeper Clayton Ince.

Rod Stewart CBE is a British singer-songwriter with a net worth of $300 million. He has sold over 250 million albums worldwide. He's known for both solo work and his time with the band Faces. Stewart's career began in the late 1960s, with his first solo album released in 1969. Stewart has had numerous successful albums and singles throughout his career. In a recent decision, he declined to perform at the Jeddah World Festival in Saudi Arabia citing concerns about human rights abuses in the country.

American musician Anne Erin Clark, known professionally as St. Vincent, is an accomplished singer and songwriter born in 1982. She gained recognition for her collaboration with David Byrne of Talking Heads on the album "Love This Giant" in 2012. Following this, she released "Brass Tactics" in 2013 featuring bonus tracks, remixes, and live recordings from "Love This Giant." In 2020, St. Vincent collaborated with Japanese musician Yoshiki to create a classical arrangement of "New York." More recently, she released a Spanish-language version of her album "All Born Screaming" titled "Todos Nacen Gritando" in November 2024.

England Women will host Jamaica at the King Power Stadium in Leicester for their final friendly before Euro 2025. The match takes place on Sunday, June 29th, at 5:00 PM BST. This is the first encounter between the two nations. England begins its title defense against France on July 5th in Switzerland. Jamaica reached the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time in 2023 after defeating Brazil in the group stage.

The Wimbledon Championships is an annual tennis tournament held in Wimbledon, London, organised by the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. It's the only grass-court tournament scheduled after it, followed by the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships at Newport, Rhode Island, USA, the week after.

Chic scored numerous top ten hits including "Le Freak", "I Want Your Love", "Everybody Dance", "Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah)", "My Forbidden Lover", and "Good Times". In October 2013, Rhino released Nile Rodgers Presents The Chic Organization Up All Night (The Greatest Hits Disco Edition), which included a medley taken from Chic ft. Nile Rodgers' live performance at the 2013 Glastonbury Festival. He has been the subject of documentaries including the BBC's Nile Rodgers: The Hitmaker, Front and Center: Songwriters Hall of Fame: Nile Rodgers on PBS, Arte France's Nile Rodgers: Secrets of a Hitmaker, and the short film Composing America: The Musical Talents of Nile Rodgers. The Fender Custom Shop introduced a limited edition Nile Rodgers Hitmaker Stratocaster in January 2014.

Wolf Alice won the 2022 Brit Award for British Group. They released their self-titled EP in 2013, featuring songs like "Every Cloud", "Wednesday", and "Destroy Me". Their first official EP, "Blush," came out in October 2013, preceded by the single "She". In June 2017, they released the lead single "Yuk Foo" from their second studio album, "Visions of a Life." They won the Mercury Prize for this album. In February 2024, Wolf Alice left Dirty Hit to sign with Columbia Records.

Keith Flint was born in London in 1969. He met Liam Howlett and became part of the electronic dance act The Prodigy. Flint's energetic stage presence and unique vocals made him a key figure in the group's success. He collaborated with MC Maxim Reality on tracks like "Breathe." Flint died at age 49, leaving behind a legacy as one of electronic music's most iconic figures.

Flying ant day is an annual event in Britain where large numbers of winged ants take to the air for mating flights. The exact date is unpredictable and varies each year. It typically occurs during a few weeks in late summer when colonies become overcrowded, prompting the release of winged reproductive ants. Black garden ants (Lasius niger) are the most common species observed during these events. Flying ant day often makes headlines and generates public attention due to the noticeable swarms of ants. While some view it as a nuisance, it's a natural phenomenon essential for the continuation of ant colonies.

Robert Smith attended his first rock concert: Jimi Hendrix at the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival. A person directed him to sound more like Robert Smith over the phone. Vince produced a can of "Goth Juice" described as "the most powerful hairspray known to man, made from the tears of Robert Smith".

After his album "Not For Beginners", Ronnie Wood toured England and Ireland with The Ronnie Wood Band. He won the Sony Radio Personality of the Year award for "The Ronnie Wood Show" in 2011. Wood published his autobiography, "Ronnie Wood: Artist" in 2017. He also starred in the documentary film "Ronnie O'Sullivan: The Edge of Everything" (2023). Ronnie Wood is performing at Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage with Rod Stewart on June 29th, 2025.