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world10 hours ago

Dallas World Cup moment shadowed by arena battles and global politics

Dallas hosts a World Cup semifinal in Arlington, but off the field the city is mired in arena-and-downtown battles, budget woes, and debates over tearing down City Hall for a new sports venue even as AT&T and other downtown anchors pull back; the coverage also weaves in European stories—Andorra’s slow march toward EU association, France–Spain semifinals and diplomacy in Brussels, Viktor Orban’s U.S. visit for the tournament, and a racism row sparked by Mariano Rajoy’s comments about the French team—while reports track deportation flights linked to the French delegation using a GlobalX jet.

via Politico|
#andorra#arena#dallas
Clark Backlash: Race, Privilege, and the WNBA Narrative
sports23 hours ago

Clark Backlash: Race, Privilege, and the WNBA Narrative

OutKick writer Bobby Burack argues Caitlin Clark is disliked in the WNBA not for her game but for not embracing the league’s racial and social activism; he contends Black players and some media resent a straight White star who won’t become a symbol, contrasts her with white peers who engage in advocacy, and frames her as a “normal” player whose prominence has sparked backlash rather than a genuine performance-based controversy.

via Fox News|
#caitlin-clark#media-coverage#racism
Hammer’s Comeback Film Sparks Debate Over Its Right-Wing Lean
culture6 days ago

Hammer’s Comeback Film Sparks Debate Over Its Right-Wing Lean

Slate’s Rebecca Onion argues Armie Hammer’s tears over Citizen Vigilante don’t absolve him of awareness of the film’s violent, anti-migrant angle; the piece suggests Hammer likely knew the project leaned right, notes the Elon Musk-promoted virality and payoffs for a sequel, and underscores the broader backlash surrounding his return to spotlight.

via Slate Magazine|
#celebrities#culture#immigration
Paraguayan Senator Faces Probe Over Racist Mbappé Posts
world7 days ago

Paraguayan Senator Faces Probe Over Racist Mbappé Posts

Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla posted racist remarks about Kylian Mbappé after Paraguay’s 1-0 World Cup loss to France; Paris prosecutors opened an investigation for aggravated public insult and incitement to hatred or violence. Mbappé called her despicable, while Amarilla deleted the posts, expressed regret in an open letter, and warned of legal action over gender-based violence claims. The Paraguayan government condemned the remarks, and the French Football Federation filed a complaint to online hate authorities.

via Los Angeles Times|
#celeste-amarilla#mbappe#paraguay
Family says July 4 viral photo subject is more than a symbol
local7 days ago

Family says July 4 viral photo subject is more than a symbol

A Reuters photo showing Bernita Bowlding, a Black woman, on a Washington, D.C. Metro train surrounded by masked Patriot Front members on July 4 went viral. Her family says she is more than a symbol and has expressed concerns about her safety and mental health amid the intense public scrutiny and discussions about racism and civil rights sparked by the image.

via The Washington Post|
#african-americans#civil-rights#district-of-columbia-united-states
Mbappé condemns racist slur from Paraguayan senator after World Cup clash
world8 days ago

Mbappé condemns racist slur from Paraguayan senator after World Cup clash

Kylian Mbappé denounced Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla as despicable and racist after she called him a 'colonised Cameroonian' following France’s 1-0 World Cup win over Paraguay; the French Football Federation said it has referred her remarks to the public prosecutor for possible legal action, Paraguay’s government distanced itself from the comments, and Mbappé posted a strong rebuttal on X while the FFF reaffirmed its commitment to combating racism.

via The New York Times|
#celeste-amarilla#mbappe#paraguay
Cavalli, Contreras suspended seven games after Fenway benches-clearing incident
sports11 days ago

Cavalli, Contreras suspended seven games after Fenway benches-clearing incident

MLB suspended Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli and Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras for seven games each for their roles in a benches-clearing brawl at Fenway Park; Nationals reliever Miles Mikolas got five games and Red Sox outfielder Nate Eaton three, with undisclosed fines for all. Cavalli apologized for a remark—“Sit down, boy”—that sparked the incident, a phrase Contreras said could carry racial overtones though he wasn’t sure of the intent. The suspensions begin Friday, appeals are allowed, and the process will proceed with the discipline held in abeyance until resolution.

via The Guardian|
#baseball#benches-clearing#mlb
Alannah Keyser Breaks Silence After Love Island USA Exit Over Old Video
entertainment16 days ago

Alannah Keyser Breaks Silence After Love Island USA Exit Over Old Video

Alannah Keyser addressed her exit from Love Island USA after a resurfaced six-year-old video in which she sang along to a Roddy Ricch lyric containing a racial slur; she apologized, said the word is no longer in her vocabulary, and called the incident a learning lesson, adding she didn’t get to show her personality on the show. The Hollywood Reporter notes she’s the fourth contestant removed over resurfaced racist content in two seasons, as new episodes continue weekly.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#alannah-keyser#casa-amor#entertainment
Wealth, Racism and the Pace of Aging Revealed by Epigenetic Clocks
science22 days ago

Wealth, Racism and the Pace of Aging Revealed by Epigenetic Clocks

A cross‑country study of 66,000 people finds that lower socioeconomic status and racial marginalization are tied to faster biological aging, as measured by newer epigenetic clocks that track health and mortality risk; the strongest effects appear with the latest clocks, and children in poorer conditions also show accelerated aging, highlighting how poverty and discrimination shape aging and could guide targeted health interventions—though pediatric clock estimates are less certain due to developmental factors.

via ScienceAlert|
#aging#epigenetic-clocks#health-disparities
Matlock Writer Sues CBS Over Racist, Sexist Remarks in Writers’ Room
entertainment26 days ago

Matlock Writer Sues CBS Over Racist, Sexist Remarks in Writers’ Room

Matlock writer John Lowe has filed a California state court suit against CBS Television Studios and Matlock’s top producers, alleging a hostile work environment defined by sexually explicit and racist conduct in the writers’ room, including a supervisor calling Juneteenth “Coonteenth.” Lowe says he faced racially charged and sexually explicit remarks, and was fired in July 2025 after reporting the issues. He names showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman and executive producers Nicki Renna and Jeffrey Lieber as defendants and seeks damages; CBS says its investigation found no support for the allegations and plans to vigorously defend the case.

via hollywoodreporter.com|
#cbs-television-studios#entertainment#harassment