Explosions, Elections, and Olympic Eruptions

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Get ready for a rollercoaster of a week! 🎢

We start with a somber note as the Beslan school hostage crisis shakes Russia. Armed militants take over 1,100 hostages, mostly children, turning a celebration into a tragedy. The world watches in horror as the crisis unfolds over three days, ending in a devastating assault. 💔

Across the Atlantic, the Republican National Convention heats up in New York City! George W. Bush gets the nod for a second term amid cheers, jeers, and one very large inflatable protest. 🎈 With speeches from Rudy Giuliani and Arnold Schwarzenegger and performances from Brooks & Dunn, it’s a political circus! 🎤🗽

Meanwhile, the Athens Summer Olympics wrap up with a dazzling closing ceremony. Fireworks, Greek music, and Nana Mouskouri singing her heart out make for an unforgettable finale as the Olympic flag is passed to Beijing. 🎆🏅

In the world of music, Nelly’s “My Place” is ruling the charts, but not without drama. A feud with Chingy sparks some serious Midwest rap beef. 🤬 And at the MTV VMAs, OutKast takes home the big prize, while Kanye West isn’t too happy about losing Best New Artist to Maroon 5. 🙄

On the big screen, “Hero” is taking the US by storm, and “The Bourne Supremacy” is the big hit in Australia. 🎬 And speaking of Australia, Channel 7’s brand new studios at Martin Place are turning heads and setting the stage for a new era of TV! 📺

So tune in as we dive into the drama, the music, the politics, and everything in between! 🎧

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