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Tom Hamilton Senior Writer Jul 1, 2023, 11:38 AM ET 2 Minute Read Aryna Sabalenka to Avoid Political Questions at Wimbledon World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka will not answer any questions about politics at Wimbledon this year. Sabalenka, 25, is from Belarus and has faced questions at previous tournaments about her country’s involvement in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In her …

Bobcat Attacks Camper Sleeping in Hammock at Connecticut State Park June 30, 2023, 1:24 PM ET • 2 min read HARTFORD, Conn. — A bobcat attacked a camper sleeping in a hammock at a Connecticut state park Friday, state environmental officials said. The man was among several adults leading a group of youth campers on an outing to Selden Neck …

Six Conservative Justices Open the Door to Discrimination with Web Designer Ruling The recent Supreme Court decision in favor of a Christian web designer in Colorado, Lorie Smith, has sparked concerns about its broader impact on civil rights protections in the United States. In a 6-3 ruling delivered by Justice Neil Gorsuch, the Court stated that the First Amendment’s free …

Negotiations will begin on Friday, June 30 at 6 p.m. ET, marking the start of this year’s free agency period. The latest rumors surrounding star guards James Harden and Kyrie Irving have created some excitement. Other notable players like Draymond Green, Fred VanVleet, and Khris Middleton are also expected to make moves. Although official signings can’t happen until July 6, …

Life Amidst the War in Ukraine This is one in an occasional series of dispatches about life amid the war in Ukraine. The Village of Preobrazhenka PREOBRAZHENKA, Ukraine — This small village in southeastern Ukraine looks serene at first glance, a typical Ukrainian village with abundant fields and lovingly tended yards. But it has not been spared by the war. …

Superior Electoral Tribunal Reaches Majority to Bar Jair Bolsonaro from Politics for Eight Years Brazil’s Superior Electoral Tribunal on Friday reached the majority it needs to bar far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro from politics for eight years over unfounded claims against the voting system. Court’s Decision on Bolsonaro’s Alleged Abuses of Power Four of the court’s seven judges had by …

The Importance of Freedom of Speech “Of course, abiding by the Constitution’s commitment to the freedom of speech means all of us will encounter ideas we consider ‘unattractive,’ ‘misguided,’ or even ‘hurtful,’ but tolerance, not coercion, is our nation’s answer. The First Amendment envisions the United States as a rich and complex place where all persons are free to think …

Eleven spectacular performances! Miami / Miami Beach / Ft Lauderdale The XXVIII International Ballet Festival of Miami, artistic director Eriberto Jiménez, considered one of the most important and unique in the United States, will take place from July 22 to August 13. Every year for the last 27 years the IBFM invites more than 70 artists representing some of the …

CNN The Supreme Court’s Landmark Decision The Supreme Court’s recent landmark decision has made it unlawful for colleges to consider race as a specific factor in admissions. This ruling has major consequences for admissions programs like those at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina, which can no longer take race into consideration. Impact of the Ruling Here are …