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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. -
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ABC News - Entertainment
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 -
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, ... -
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, ... -
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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." -
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 - 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. -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Jill Biden Is Vogue’s Cover Star
During the most challenging period of President Biden’s re-election bid, the first lady appears on the cover of a high-fashion bible.Joe Biden -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Rivals Five-Star: Recruiting Rumor Mill
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Rivals Five-Star, the marquee high school football event of the summer, has arrived. On -
BBC News - Top stories
Chess star, 9, to become youngest England player
Bodhana will represent England at the Chess Olympiad in Hungary - before she's finished primary school. -
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. -
ESPN - Sports
Boxing star Garcia 'sorry' for use of racial slurs
Boxing star Ryan Garcia apologized Friday for using racial slurs against Black people and making disparaging comments about Muslims. He also said he's going to rehab. -
The New York Times - World
Hurdles Star Trey Cunningham Comes Out as Gay
Trey Cunningham said friends and peers reacted to his decision to come out with a shrug. He wishes the same was true for other men in elite sports. -
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Yahoo Sports - Sports
South African football star held up at gunpoint
Portia Modise appeals to fans to help get her car back after being robbed outside her home in Soweto. -
The New York Times - Sports
The Moment That Nearly Broke Cristiano Ronaldo at Euro 2024
Ronaldo was left in floods of tears midway through Portugal’s narrow win over Slovenia at Euro 2024. -
The Hill - Politics
Newsom launching podcast with former NFL star Marshawn Lynch
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) will start a podcast with retired NFL star Marshawn Lynch and his agent, iHeartMedia announced Wednesday. The launch of the show, called “Politickin’,” comes as Newsom is among those floated to replace President ...NFL -
ESPN - Sports
From pick 42 to All-Star starter: The rise of Gunnar Henderson
An AL MVP favorite, Henderson might be the best player from a stacked 2019 MLB draft. So how did 29 teams pass on him? -
GameSpot - Tech
The Acolyte's Bite-Sized Star Wars Episodes Are Getting Really Annoying
I have been cautiously enjoying The Acolyte--through six episodes, I think it's really good, actually. But as a TV viewing experience, The Acolyte has gotten supremely irritating because each episode is so bizarrely short. All of them come in ... -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Bohm and Turner join Harper as NL All-Star starters
The Phillies are sending three of their starting infielders to the All-Star Game, with Alec Bohm and Trea Turner joining Bryce Harper in Texas. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
2024 MLB All-Star Game starters: Gunnar Henderson, Shohei Ohtani among vote-winners
The rest of the All-Star rosters, including pitchers, will be announced Sunday.MLB -
ABC News - Sports
Guardians' All-Star Steven Kwan moves to No. 1 in majors with a .367 average
Steven Kwan isn’t just at the top of Cleveland’s lineup -
ESPN - Sports
De La Hoya condemns star boxer Garcia for slurs
Boxing star Ryan Garcia has been expelled by the WBC from any activity with the organization following a series of racist remarks he made on social media. -
The Guardian - World
Emi Martínez stars as Argentina beat Ecuador on penalties at Copa América
Quarter-final: Argentina 1-1 Ecuador (4-2 pens)Lionel Messi missed Panenka at start of shootoutArgentina advanced to the Copa América semi-finals, beating Ecuador 4-2 on penalty kicks following a 1-1 draw in Texas.. Lionel Messi missed Argentina’s ... -
ESPN - Sports
Miami gets commitment from 5-star OL Alofaituli
Miami continued its scorching run on the recruiting trail Friday afternoon when the Hurricanes beat Michigan and Nebraska to a commitment from top interior offensive lineman S.J. Alofaituli. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
The Yankees continue to fall, All-Star starters are announced and The Good, The Bad and The Uggla
Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman dig into what is going wrong with the Yankees, who was selected as an All-Star starter and give their picks for The Good, The Bad & The Uggla. -
The New York Times - Sports
The U.S. Men’s Soccer Coach Must Face His Failures
A massive missed opportunity at Copa América leaves Gregg Berhalter with an uncertain future, a columnist for The Athletic writes. -
The New York Times - Sports
Andy Murray, a Benevolent Thorn in Tennis’ Side
As he says farewell to Wimbledon, Murray’s Grand Slam title roll barely scratches the surface of his importance to the sport, a columnist for The Athletic writes. -
The New York Times - Sports
An M.L.B. Star Who Beat Cancer Is Making a Different Kind of Comeback
After making four appearances following chemotherapy, the Red Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks underwent Tommy John surgery last August. -
The New York Times - Sports
The Tense Moments Before Klay Thompson’s Stunning Split With Golden State
Steve Kerr made some decisions that, in retrospect, played a part in nudging Thompson out the door, a columnist for The Athletic writes. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
What we learned as unfamiliar faces star in Warriors' California Classic win
With Brandin Podziemski, Trayce Jackson-Davis, Quentin Post and Lindy Waters III unavailable, Reece Beekman and a few unfamiliar faces introduced themselves to Warriors fans on Saturday.California -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Suarez showing signs of fatigue as All-Star break approaches
He's thrown nearly twice as many innings as he had through this date a year ago. Is Ranger Suarez feeling fatigue? He followed his worst start of the season with five more runs in a loss in Atlanta. -
ESPN - Sports
2024 MLB All-Star Game: Everything you need to know
Here's what you need to know with the starting lineups and rosters set to be revealed in Arlington.MLB -
ESPN - Sports
Skenes, Witt among 32 first-time MLB All-Stars
The rosters for the 2024 MLB All-Star Game feature 32 first-time All-Stars and 12 two-time All-Stars, a fitting snapshot for a sport skewing younger and younger.MLB -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
MLB All-Star reserves, pitchers announced; see full rosters
With the rosters filled out for the American League and National League, we now know the names of all 64 players who made the Midsummer Classic.MLB -
ESPN - Sports
Transfer Talk: Arsenal, Man United in battle for Brobbey
Arsenal and Manchester United both want to sign Brian Brobbey from Ajax. Transfer Talk has the latest.Premier League