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Led by Brittany Howard, the reunited soul-rock band tackles love, nature and a fraying American optimism on ‘I Must Be Dreaming,’ its first album in more than a decade.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2026

His relationship with the City Council is fraying.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

The safety net that previously absorbed part of medical costs when a family couldn’t afford them is fraying, and most families have noticed.

From MarketWatch Jun. 17, 2026

“Eddington” took on pandemic paranoia and our fraying connection to reality.

From Salon Jun. 15, 2026

She'd caught up to me, even with the added weight of RiRi’s roll attached to her own with a fraying bungee cord.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline



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