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King Charles, William's worst fears come true after Meghan's fresh statement
King Charles, William's worst fears come true after Meghan's fresh statement Meghan Markle dashed hopes for a reunion between Prince Harry and King Charles with her latest bombshell statement, which is seen as a subtle dig at the royal family. The...

Faith Kipyegon Breaks Silence After Sub-4 Mile Bid Falls Short: ‘I Will Not Lose Hope’
For nearly seven decades, the four-minute mile has stood as a boundary so imposing that only the bravest among runners have dared to test its reach. When Faith Kipyegon walked onto the track in Paris under the fading evening light, she did not...

Tara Davis-Woodhall Opens Up About Relationship Struggles With Husband Hunter: ”We Just Prayed”
Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall, Olympic and Paralympic gold medalists, are a power couple whose love story is as gripping as their track records. Tara, the 2024 Paris Olympic long jump champion, and Hunter, the Paralympic 400m T62 victor,...

Dip into the pool of the 10 best books of June
These are the fiction titles our reviewers liked best this month. The Listeners, by Maggie Stiefvater June Porter Hudson, general manager of the Avallon Hotel & Spa in the mountains of West Virginia, receives the assignment of a lifetime in 1942....

A Look Back, June 28
200 Years Ago ■Arrangement for the celebration of the 4th of July in Northampton have been finalized. The procession will form at eleven o’clock and proceed to the meeting house, where an oration will be delivered by Mr. Osmyn Baker. After the...

Calendar of Events June 12-19
Thursday, June 12 Blood drive, noon to 6 p.m., Fenton United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 800 Gravois Road. Sponsor: American Red Cross, St. Louis Cardinals, FanDuel Sports Network. Donors need to bring ID. Everyone who attempts to donate...

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s Dominance in Danger as Rival Delivers Career-Defining Performance
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s absence from recent track events is proving costly, as her rivals continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the 400m. While McLaughlin-Levrone has been a dominant force, her temporary step back from the...

33 new books you’ll want to read this summer from independent publishers
It’s the perfect time of the year to celebrate our independents. By that, we mean independent presses — the small publishers powered by literary true believers, committed to putting out curated works that challenge the mainstream, and that are too...

Happenings — what’s coming up in Northeast Ohio starting June 27
Here is a brief rundown of some coming entertainment options in Northeast Ohio. Make submissions for consideration via email to entertainment@morningjournal.com or entertainment@news-herald.com. You must include a phone number and/or web address...

Who has the right to return? The history of Palestinian refugees (part 1)
You know when you’re arguing with someone, going in endless circles around the same topic? And then finally, after an hour of frustration and annoyance, you both decide you’re arguing over nothing and someone shuts it down with “ugh, that’s just...

What to do in Madison this weekend: Rainer Maria, Mad Lit and more Isthmus Picks
"Wisconsin Hometown Stories" Photo Gathering, Thursday, June 26, Central Library, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: PBS Wisconsin is making a documentary about Madison’s history and it wants your historic photos, films and documents that show the city in prior...

Summer sizzlers! It’s the 20 hottest TV shows of the season
Squid Game The big one. The uberviolent South Korean juggernaut – still Netflix’s most popular show ever – reaches the end point … and Player 456 is still in the game. What will happen after the armed rebellion? Will he figure out he’s playing...

Usain Bolt & Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Win Long Fight as Jamaica Makes a Huge Promise to Athletes
The Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) has finally vowed to address the matter of country switch directly this week. According to the board, no formal request for a transfer has been submitted. “The transfer of allegiance of...

Mayor Pacquiao goes tourist mode in Paris
General Santos City Mayor Lorelie Pacquiao spent her downtime visiting famous tourist spots in Paris, France. Pacquaio took to social media to give a virtual tour for her viewers on the iconic Eiffel Tower and the Basílica de Saint-Denis. She also...

Gabby Thomas Pens Heartfelt Tribute After Faith Kipyegon’s Unsuccessful Sub-4 Mile Quest
As the clock ticked toward midnight in Paris on June 26, 2025, the track world held its breath. Faith Kipyegon, the Kenyan middle-distance queen with a mile record of 4:07.64, was gearing up for a historic solo attempt at the Stade Charléty. The...

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s Final Trials Shaken by Potential Twist in Crucial Countdown
The National Stadium in Kingston is gearing up for a bittersweet moment as Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, the sprinting icon, prepares to lace up for her final race at the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) National Championships from...

Captain Max: An Extraordinary Life
Cpt. Max. Photo courtesy of Susan Block. Max is gone. My Great Love left his beautiful, long-suffering body on May 13, 2025 around noon PST, though I’m not sure of the exact time because I was crying too much to notice. Honestly, I am still crying...

AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 11:37 a.m. EDT
What to know about the next James Bond movie now that Denis Villeneuve will direct it In the 50-plus years of James Bond, the wait between films has never gone longer than six years. The next entry, and first since Daniel Craig’s dramatic exit,...
AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 4:12 p.m. EDT
Arson ignites the Dennis Lehane-created Apple TV+ firebug series 'Smoke' NEW YORK (AP) — Dennis Lehane, whose literary canon includes the novels-turned-movie hits “Gone, Baby, Gone” and “Mystic River,” has turned to fire for his latest project —...

On the Big Screen This Week: Race Cars, Reformed Killbots, and Bette Davis
I liked a new movie! (Scroll down to find out which one.) Special Screenings Thursday, June 26 The Face of Jesus (2025) AMC Rosedale 14/AMC Southdale 16/Emagine Willow Creek/Marcus West End Crackpots defend the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin...