Goodbye Dolly & The Controversial ‘Pop-In’

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Dolly Parton has died at 80, and the world has lost one of its most beloved icons. Mia, Amelia and Em unpack what made Dolly so universally loved. From her music and iconic look to her extraordinary business brain and the millions of books she’s given to children.
Plus, would you have a baby for $75,000? Singapore is offering new parents a huge cash incentive to tackle its declining birth rate.
And is the humble ‘pop-in’ officially cancelled? Is turning up at someone’s house unannounced rude or even, controversial?
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