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Spielberg defends ballet, opera after Chalamet snub

Spielberg defends ballet, opera after Chalamet snub

Legendary movie director Steven Spielberg on Friday defended enjoying the arts as a shared live experience, appearing to take aim at Oscar nominee Timothee Chalamet's controversial remarks about ballet and opera.

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Kharg Island bombed, Trump says US to escort ships through Hormuz soon

Kharg Island bombed, Trump says US to escort ships through Hormuz soon

President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States had heavily bombed military targets on Iran's oil hub Kharg Island and the US Navy would soon begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Jurors mull evidence in social media addiction trial

Jurors mull evidence in social media addiction trial

Jurors will return to court in Los Angeles Monday to resume deliberations in a landmark social media addiction trial accusing Meta and YouTube of trying to hook young internet users.

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Aberg grabs two-stroke lead at PGA Players Championship

Aberg grabs two-stroke lead at PGA Players Championship

Ludvig Aberg fired a nine-under par 63, one off the course record, to seize a two-stroke lead after Friday's second round of the PGA Players Championship.

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Parker shows 'anything is possible' with Winter Paralympic journey

Parker shows 'anything is possible' with Winter Paralympic journey

When thinking of Australia, one's mind tends to gravitate towards scorching sun and barbecues on the beach, but double Summer Paralympic champion Lauren Parker has set herself the challenge of defying that stereotype by taking on the Winter Games at Milan-Cortina.

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Substitute Gouiri gives dour Marseille win before sullen fans

Substitute Gouiri gives dour Marseille win before sullen fans

Amine Gouiri came off the bench to smash home the only goal on Friday as Marseille consolidated their grip on third in Ligue 1 with a 1-0 home victory over relegation-haunted Auxerre.

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Streaks on line as Alcaraz takes on Medvedev in Indian Wells semis

Streaks on line as Alcaraz takes on Medvedev in Indian Wells semis

Someone's streak will end on Saturday when Carlos Alcaraz, unbeaten in 16 matches to start the season, faces red-hot Russian Daniil Medvedev for a place in the Indian Wells ATP Masters 1000 final.

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Trump 'has fun' buying shoes for cabinet members

Trump 'has fun' buying shoes for cabinet members

US President Donald Trump confirmed Friday that he had bought several members of his cabinet the same shoes from his favorite brand.

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Trump replaces head of troubled Kennedy Center

Trump replaces head of troubled Kennedy Center

US President Donald Trump announced Friday the replacement of the head of the Kennedy Center, the storied Washington arts venue he renamed after himself then closed for two years for refurbishment.

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City of Rome gives green light to new Roma stadium

City of Rome gives green light to new Roma stadium

Rome's city council on Friday voted overwhelmingly in favour of Serie A club Roma's plan to build a new stadium in the northeast of the Italian capital with a view to hosting Euro 2032 games.

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