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30th annual Essence Festival of Culture kicks off in New Orleans
The City of New Orleans welcomed thousands of people descending on the Big Easy for the 30th annual celebration of the Essence Festival of Culture -
CBS News - Top stories
What to expect from 30th annual Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans
The 30th annual Essence Festival of Culture is underway in New Orleans. Janet Jackson, Usher and Birdman are among the headliners with Vice President Kamala Harris also set to make an appearance. Hakeem Holmes, vice president of the festival, ... -
ABC News - Entertainment
Essence Festival wraps up a 4-day celebration of Black culture
The Essence Festival of Culture has ended in New Orleans with performances by Janet Jackson and a special tribute to Frankie Beverly & Maze -
ABC News - Entertainment
Tank and the Bangas to pay tribute to their New Orleans roots at Essence Festival
New Orleans group Tank and the Bangas got a big boost when they won a 2017 National Public Radio contest for “undiscovered bands." -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
It's time for the Seattle Seahawks to usher in the Mike Macdonald era
Pete Carroll was a Seattle legend, but a change was made ... and transitioning to new leadership isn't necessarily a bad thing. -
The New York Times - Top stories
Rachel Reeves, U.K.’s First Female Chancellor, Turns to Yellen for Inspiration
Rachel Reeves, who will oversee Britain’s budget, is expected to pursue an agenda influenced by Janet Yellen’s more activist approach to job-creation and investment in the United States. -
The Hill - Politics
America’s shrinking military is a cultural crisis
The future of the American military is in question as recruitment deficits, escalating tensions, and a lack of investment in defense technologies have led to a crisis, with the possibility of conscription or a reduction in military support ... -
The New York Times - Top stories
At Avignon Festival, Resisting the Far Right
Tiago Rodrigues said the Avignon Festival, which he leads, would become “a festival of resistance,” juggling activism with the premiere of a new play. -
BBC News - Top stories
Murrays and all-British battles headline Wimbledon day four
Andy Murray begins his Wimbledon farewell on Thursday as he teams up with brother Jamie in the men's doubles, while there are two all-British battles in the singles. -
ESPN - Sports
Three Phillies infielders headline All-Star starters
Bryce Harper, Trea Turner and Alec Bohm were among the starters named for the Midsummer Classic, joined by expected names including Aaron Judge, Juan Soto and Shohei Ohtani. -
Inc. - Business
To Build a Better Company Culture, Accept That People Are Not Expendable Resources
In her new book, writer Samhita Mukhopadhyay breaks down the barriers businesses face to following through on DEI promises. -
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"CBS Evening News" headlines for Friday, July 5, 2024
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News" with Adriana Diaz. -
The Guardian - World
Montella reaps rewards of embracing Turkey’s fan culture pandemonium
Unlike his predecessors, the Italian has the team leaning into their passionate side as fairytale run continues. A train grinds to a halt, mid-journey, in Bakirkoy, Istanbul, in front a giant screen. The conductor and passengers hold their breath, ... -
The Guardian - World
Róisín Murphy: ‘I think our culture is too hedonistic’
The singer, 51, on making memories, disliking therapy, and a terrifying meeting with Grace Jones. I used to ask my dad if I could marry him. He was my hero. My first memory is being devastated that he had to go to work, I couldn’t understand why ... -
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"CBS Weekend News" headlines for Saturday, July 6, 2024
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Weekend News" with Adriana Diaz. -
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"CBS Weekend News" headlines for Sunday, July 7, 2024
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Weekend News" with Kristine Johnson. -
ESPN - Sports
Vikings rookie Jackson among 3 killed in crash
Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson and two former college football players -- Isaiah Hazel and Anthony Lytton Jr. -- were killed in a car crash overnight, according to police.NFL -
Financial Times - World
What the Fed should put on the Jackson Hole agenda
Central bank should use the summer to address issues key to America’s economic wellbeing and global financial stabilityFederal Reserve -
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Vikings rookie Jackson dies in car crash
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Khyree Jackson and two former team-mates are killed in a collision with another vehicle.NFL -
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The Guardian - World
Earplugs as fashion items? I gave Loop’s hit accessories a festival test
Various models promise to tone down decibels or help you focus on a friend. But the experience may not suit you. When something is a must-have accessory for Taylor Swift fans, it’s faster to say everyone’s got some: within a certain age range, ... -
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MarketWatch - Business
What Meta and Jackson Pollock have in common — and why that matters to investors
Meta’s big-spending ways may seem “akin to throwing a bunch of paint at a canvas,” but a Bernstein analyst sees a more positive perspective as well. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Cam Newton: I'm not the greatest dual threat in NFL history, Lamar Jackson is
Cam Newton ran for more touchdowns than any other quarterback in NFL history, but he does not consider himself the greatest dual threat ever to play the game.NFL -
CBS News - Top stories
Minnesota Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson dies in Maryland car crash
Minnesota Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson died early Saturday morning in a car accident in Maryland.NFL -
The Guardian - World
Vikings’ rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson killed in car crash at age 24
Player died with two others in early morning car crashJackson played for Oregon and Alabama in collegeThe Minnesota Vikings’ rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson has been killed in a car crash at the age of 24, the team confirmed on Saturday.. “We are ... -
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Holly Jackson: 'Obviously, I love murder - fictional murder'
The author of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, Holly Jackson, on murder mysteries and true crime. -
ABC News - Sports
Jackson to appear at 5th Olympics for Australia's Opals. Mills, Giddey in Boomers team
Basketball star Lauren Jackson will compete at her fifth Olympics after being selected in Australia’s 12-player squad just three months after again coming out of retirement -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson, 24, killed in auto accident
Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson was killed in an auto accident, along with former Maryland player Isaiah Hazel and ex-Penn State player A.J. Lytton.NFL -
CBS Sports - Sports
Ranking the Copa America quarterfinals: Uruguay, Brazil headline last eight; Lionel Messi's Argentina rank low
The final eight teams all eye a spot in the final on July 14 -
The Guardian - World
Protests against arts sponsorship are killing culture. Be careful what you wish for | Martin Prendergast
Baillie Gifford’s financial support of the biggest book festivals ended after a campaign against its fossil fuel ties. Britain’s arts need more corporate cash, not less. What do Sam Mendes, Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris, ... -
CBS Sports - Sports
Underappreciated players on every AFC team 2024: Evan Engram, Raheem Mostert headline list
Here's a look at some of the most underrated talent in the AFC heading into 2024 -
The Guardian - World
Arriving in Hollywood with a dream to be a producer, I underestimated the toxic culture waiting for me | Kate Wilson
Interning for an A-lister’s production company, I thought I had made it – but three years later I was back in cold, wet London . When I was young, I dreamed of making it in Hollywood and working in the movies. Enthralled by the showbiz industry, I ... -
ABC News - World
Iranian-born Norwegian man found guilty in 2022 Oslo LGBT+ festival attack, sentenced to 30 years
An Iranian-born Norwegian man has been found guilty of terrorism in a 2022 attack on an LGBTQ+ festival in Oslo and sentenced to 30 years in prison -
ABC News - World
Iranian-born Norwegian man is found guilty of terrorism in 2022 shooting at Oslo LGBTQ+ festival, sentenced to 30 years
Iranian-born Norwegian man is found guilty of terrorism in 2022 shooting at Oslo LGBTQ+ festival, sentenced to 30 years -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
See Edinburgh Fringe without leaving L.A.: Where local comics are testing their festival acts
Fringe performers refine their acts at an Echo Park theater, a Hollywood lounge and other L.A.-area spots. See the shows before they go to Scotland's famed festival. -
CBS Sports - Sports
Have the Ravens not given Lamar Jackson enough offensive weapons? Former Super Bowl champion calls 'bulls---'
Mark Schlereth isn't allowing any excuses for Jackson and the RavensNFL -
CBS Sports - Sports
Cam Newton says Lamar Jackson is best dual-threat QB in NFL history: Who is the greatest in both eras?
Who is the best dual-threat QB pre-2000 and post-2000?NFL -
NBC News - Top stories
Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson killed in Maryland car crash that claimed the lives of 2 others
Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson was among three people killed after another vehicle “traveling at a high rate of speed” hit the car he was in, police in Maryland said. -
CBS Sports - Sports
Vikings fourth-round draft pick Khyree Jackson dies in car accident at 24
Oregon's Jackson was selected in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft in AprilNFL