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The first Africa Climate Summit opens as hard-hit continent of 1.3B demands more say and financing 

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‘Equalizer 3’ cleans up, while ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ score new records 

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Tennis pro Ben Shelton is on his way to icon status

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Marshawn Lynch was inspired by his sister to take on role in LGBTQ+ comedy ‘Bottoms’

Retired NFL legend and 2013 Super Bowl champion Marshawn Lynch’s latest acting venture is in honor of his sister.
/ September 4, 2023
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Caribbean traditions find new life each Labor Day at the West Indian Day Parade

Treasured carnival traditions derived from Caribbean history now appear at New York's annual West Indian Labor Day Parade.
/ September 4, 2023

Coco Gauff, 1st US teen in consecutive US Open quarters since Serena, aims to defend streak

Coco Gauff is the first American teen since Serena Williams more than two decades ago to reach the U.S. Open quarterfinals two years…
/ September 4, 2023

Chris Jones, Chiefs All-Pro DT fails to report for start of regular-season game prep amid contract dispute

Chris Jones did not report to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday to begin preparing for their season opener against…
/ September 4, 2023

Israel’s Netanyahu wants Eritrean migrants involved in violent clashes deported

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he wants Eritrean migrants involved in a violent clash in Tel Aviv to…
/ September 4, 2023

In as stunner, US falls to Lithuania at Basketball World Cup, still qualifies for Olympics

The U.S. team that was the overwhelming favorite to win the FIBA World Cup gold fell to Lithuania on Sunday.
/ September 4, 2023

I can’t stop listening to Victoria Monét’s latest album, ‘Jaguar II’

The full-length sequel to 2020’s ‘Jaguar’ is a super lush, vibe-heavy sing-a-long album that jams from the second you hit…
/ September 4, 2023

Coco Gauff tells coach Brad Gilbert to stop talking during her US Open win over Caroline Wozniacki

Coco Gauff has now won 15 of her past 16 matches. The 19-year-old star advances to the U.S. Open quarterfinals…
/ September 3, 2023
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Beyoncé shines bright among Hollywood stars during Renaissance concert tour stop in Los Angeles

Beyoncé shined the brightest in a city full of Hollywood stars during her epic Renaissance Tour show in Los Angeles.
/ September 3, 2023

5 people have pleaded not guilty to Montgomery riverfront brawl charges

Five people charged in the infamous brawl in Montgomery have pleaded not guilty to assault and disorderly conduct charges.
/ September 3, 2023
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US regulators might change how they classify marijuana. Here’s what that would mean

The news lit up the world of weed: U.S. health regulators are suggesting that the federal government loosen restrictions on marijuana.
/ September 3, 2023

As Africa opens a climate summit, poor weather forecasting keeps the continent underprepared

Much of the world takes daily weather forecasts for granted. Most of Africa’s 1.3 billion people get little advance knowledge…
/ September 3, 2023