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Vatican Excommunicates Its Former Ambassador to the U.S.

Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, who was informed of his excommunication on Friday, has long been a vocal critic of Pope Francis.

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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.

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Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda hoping to rebound after ‘tricky’ start to British Grand Prix

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VCARB endured a tough start to the British Grand Prix

At the Austrian Grand Prix Daniel Ricciardo rebounded from a slow start in the first practice session to ultimately finish ninth in the main event, delivering two hard-earned points for Visa Cash App RB F1 Team and quelling — for the moment at least — rampant rumors about his F1 future.

After a “tricky” Friday at Silverstone, he will need a similar rebound to finish in the points at...

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Lots of wireless earbuds from top brands are on sale ahead of Prime Day

The best early Prime Day wireless earbuds deals at a glance: BEST OVERALL Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II $169.95 at Amazon (save $109.05) ...

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I’m a MacBook stan, but this Windows laptop I tested may convert me: 17 hours of battery life

The best Windows laptop we've tested in 2024 so far is — drumroll, please — the HP OmniBook X.

Not only does it have surprisingly long battery life, but its performance beats the likes of the M3 MacBook Pro and M3 MacBook Air. The OmniBook X is a part of a new wave of Copilot+ machines and Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite PCs.

What is a Copilot+ PC?

If you've been out of the loop, one of the chuckle-worthy reasons Copilot+ PCs gained popularity is because Microsoft announced the new AI-powered...

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Emily Cochrane

Organizers Say Abortion Access Is Headed to the Ballot in 3 More States

Arkansas is the third state this week where organizers said they had collected enough support for a petition to enshrine some abortion access in the State Constitution.

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Mitch Smith

Kansas Supreme Court Rejects Republican-Backed Abortion Regulations

The rulings were the latest blow for abortion opponents in Kansas, where abortion protections in the State Constitution have vexed Republicans for years.

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Cristiano Ronaldo, Euro 2024 and the Problem With Too Much Fame

The soccer superstar’s trip to Euro 2024 has been marked by pitch invaders and uninspiring performances. As fans try to get close, his team can’t seem to let go.

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Dan Barry

As Democratic Convention Nears, 2024’s Divided America Rhymes With 1924’s

Hearing echoes of Independence Day a century ago, when Americans were clashing over race, religion, immigration and presidential candidates.

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Laura Cappelle

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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Catherine Porter

France’s Left-Wing New Popular Front Scored Big in Sunday’s Vote. Who Are They?

Parties on the left were so fractious, they broke up their alliance months ago, but the possibility of a government controlled by the far right drew them back together.

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18 Moments From "The Bear" That Summarize Syd & Carmy's Relationship

Through the highs and lows of "The Bear," Syd and Carmy got each other's backs.

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Spain strike late to eliminate hosts Germany in ET

A Mikel Merino goal in extra time gave Spain a dramatic 2-1 win over Germany in an enthralling quarterfinal clash on Friday between the two most successful European Championship nations.

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Sources: Magic, Wagner reach $224M extension

Magic forward Franz Wagner has agreed on a five-year, $224 million rookie contract extension -- a deal that could become worth as much as $269 million, sources told ESPN.

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Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri flex McLaren’s muscles on Friday at the British Grand Prix

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McLaren got off to a strong start Friday at the F1 British Grand Prix

A major story this Formula 1 season centers on how the chasing pack behind Red Bull has caught the 2023 Constructors’ Champions, setting up a vision of a title fight as the season enters its second half. Chief among that group? McLaren, as the darlings of last year’s second half have shown tremendous pace this year.

And if Friday is any indication at the...

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SAVE $20: As of July 5, the Ninja QB3001SS Fit Compact Personal Blender is on sale at Amazon for 29% off. That's $20 off its normal price of $69.99.

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