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The Sphere, a longtime vision for the mogul (who fronts his own band JD and the Straight Shot), had launched with concert experiences from the likes of U2, the Eagles, Dead & Company, Backstreet Boys and Metallica.
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The magnetic Sadio Mané fronts his country with pride and punchiness.
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While celebrating this enduring model, the nation confronts serious challenges and concerning efforts to suppress civic groups.
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When ambitious young athlete Jamal (Stenline) enters her life and confronts the dangerous world around her, everything fractures.
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On Monday, McFarlane and two friends were outside the fencing, leaning against the metal barriers in front of the Department of Agriculture, which faces the National Mall.
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Look at the racial hostility that Caitlin Clark faces from Black players and media members on a nightly basis.
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More than a century later, the Chicago World's Fair remains one of the most remarkable chapters in this city's history and a powerful reminder of what can happen when a city dares to dream big.
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Then comes Erling Haaland, a high-speed human bulldozer, striking the fear of God into any defender or goalkeeper who dares stand in his way.
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“Faces up (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faces%20up%20%28to%29. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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