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One of the few monuments honoring an Arab-American in the United States is the subject of a new participatory art project that turns the decades-old sculpture of a slain Palestinian-American icon into an expansive, living artwork.Outside the public library in Santa Ana stands a memorial statue to Alex Odeh, a Palestinian-American poet, civil rights leader, and scholar who was assassinated in 1985. Created by Algerian-American artist Khalil Bendib in 1994, it depicts Odeh holding a book in one hand and a dove in the other, symbolizing his work as a peace activist. The bronze statue has been vandalized several times over…
Saka scored a hat-trick for England against France in the tournament’s third-place playoff on Saturday. Luke Hales/Getty ImagesBukayo Saka “would have loved” to have played more for England at the World Cup and insists he was fit to do so.The Arsenal winger scored a hat-trick in England’s final game of the tournament, a 6-4 win over France in Saturday’s third-place playoff in Miami.Saka started at Hard Rock Stadium, three days after head coach Thomas Tuchel opted not to use him from the bench in the 2-1 semi-final defeat by Argentina.The 24-year-old was rotated by Tuchel as he managed an Achilles…
July 13 to July 17 in Mexico was a week that swung wildly between the serious and the mildly absurd. Fittingly, the week’s biggest bilateral dust-ups both involved, one way or another, potentially “deadly connections” between Mexico and the U.S. On Tuesday, DEA Administrator Terry Cole’s claimed at a Florida conference that the Mexican government and cartel networks are “one … [and] the same,” an assertion that Mexico’s Security Cabinet flatly rejected, calling the remarks baseless and unfounded. Later in the week, Mexico’s Health Ministry issued a formal travel advisory warning citizens about a rapidly growing cross-border cyclosporiasis outbreak, the…
More than 100 million Americans are under air quality alerts as smoke from wildfires in Canada and northern Minnesota blankets parts of the U.S. and releases microscopic particles into the atmosphere that can raise serious health risks. Shifting winds have pushed thick haze into major metro areas across the Great Lakes, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, reducing…
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Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Jennifer Lawrence has a way of making simple summer outfits look incredibly chic, and her latest sandals immediately landed on our wish list. The barely-there style is timeless, versatile and somehow makes every outfit feel a little more elevated. The only problem? Her designer pair carries an eye-popping $895 price tag. During a July 9 outing in New York City, Lawrence paired the minimalist sandals with a white slip skirt, navy graphic tee and burgundy Fendi shoulder bag. The understated…
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said his administration was still discussing whether to arrest the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, if he comes to New York City as expected for the U.N. General Assembly in September.“I believe that Prime Minister Netanyahu belongs in The Hague,” Mr. Mamdani told Lulu Garcia-Navarro this week on “The Interview,” a New York Times show, referring to the home of the United Nations’ International Court of Justice.“He’s a war criminal who has been charged by the International Criminal Court,” Mr. Mamdani added. “And what you will find is that is an opinion that is held by many,…
Shania Twain always dreamed of playing Toronto’s legendary Horseshoe Tavern. The Queen of Country Pop, who has long headlined arenas and recently opened 12 stadium shows in London for Harry Styles, finally got to perform at the Queen Street landmark on Friday night, dropping into a venue that holds 500 people, testing out songs from her forthcoming album, Little Miss Twain, and delivering the pop smashes that helped sell more than 100 million albums worldwide. The evening was filled with stories about growing up in Timmins, Ontario, “the North” — memories about her mother, her father, his truck, driving at…
Jul 18, 2026, 04:58 PM ETIt’s the penultimate day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup!France take on England to sort out third place in Miami Gardens as we also continue to build up to Sunday’s grand final between Argentina and Spain.Enjoy all the features, news, video analysis and color from around the competition.
President Claudia Sheinbaum will attend the FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey after receiving an invitation from United States President Donald Trump. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will also attend. “I received an invitation from President Trump to go Sunday to the final of the World Cup,” Sheinbaum told reporters after an event in Quintana Roo on Friday. “I made the decision, yes, to go because, well, it’s a direct invitation from the president of the United States.” 🚨#AHORA La presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum confirmó que fue invitada por el presidente de…