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On June 16, during the Obama Presidential Center's opening week, Grammy winner Tems joined former First Lady Michelle Obama at a songwriting workshop for 15 high school girls from After School Matters and the Girls Opportunity Alliance. Led by teaching artist Me’Chelle Robinson, the girls wrote lyrics about their lives, with Tems sharing her path from Lagos to global fame and both women urging them to own their voices. Tems' Leading Vibe Initiative and Obama's empowerment work aligned perfectly, turning the Media Suite into a hub for self-expression and collaboration.

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In a sunlit Chicago studio, Tems and Michelle Obama shared selfies and cheers with high school girls crafting lyrics to beats like 'Free Mind.' Their beaming smiles captured a day full of creativity and encouragement.

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In a recent episode of *Evolution of a Snake*, hosts Zachary Hourihane and Madeline Rubicam reacted to listener takes likening Swift's push for credits on Olivia Rodrigo's 'Deja Vu' to Kanye West's stage crash during her 2009 MTV VMA win. They agreed there was 'something to that' but stressed West's act was premeditated while Swift's move hurt Rodrigo publicly. Furious Swifties accused the duo of betrayal after years of profiting from Swift content, with posts demanding they drop her name from their channel amid calls for boycotts.

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Taylor Swift fans turned on her own podcast analysts after the hosts called her Olivia Rodrigo's 'Kanye West' and brushed off the infamous 2009 VMA interruption as 'not that serious.'

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BTS' 'SWIM' fell six positions to #66 on the Apple Music Global Daily Top 100. The song approaches 100 days on the chart with two days remaining. It also ranks at #194 on Spotify Daily Top Songs USA and #115 on Apple Music US Pop Genre.

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The Republican Party of Florida nixed its planned June 27 gubernatorial primary debate after U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, endorsed by President Trump, was the only candidate to meet criteria like 10% poll support, $10 million raised, and 10,000 donors. Polls show Donalds leading at 38.8% to 54%, with Lt. Gov. Jay Collins at 7.6%, investor James Fishback at 4.1%, and former House Speaker Paul Renner at 2.2%. Gov. Ron DeSantis called the move counterproductive, arguing voters deserve to see candidates debate, while Donalds' camp dismissed alternatives as participation trophies; the party now offers individual speeches ahead of the August 18 primary.

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Byron Donalds qualified easily for the debate stage, but with no challengers in sight, party leaders pulled the plug—leaving rivals fuming over a skipped showdown.

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In Andor's depiction of Coruscant, set five years before Rogue One, production designer Luke Hull used brutalist inspirations like London's Barbican Centre for a sterile, uniform city under Empire rule. Detractors say it feels generic compared to the colorful, eclectic prequels and Lucas's canceled Underworld project, while supporters argue it reflects decades of oppression draining the planet's opulence. The divide in Andor's 2022-2025 Disney+ run, especially Season 2 from April to May 2025, underscores Star Wars' pull between mythic fantasy and gritty realism.

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Fans are clashing over Coruscant's grey, concrete look in Andor—some see it as a smart nod to Imperial oppression, others miss the prequel's vibrant buzz.

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Bandai Namco confirmed Dragon Ball: Xenoverse 3 in April 2026, set for 2027 release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC with a new 'Age 1000' story by Akira Toriyama. At Summer Game Fest on June 5, creators like Ndukauba shared photos in front of event banners and merch, fueling excitement for the June 7 Xbox Games Showcase. Fans hope for gameplay footage or a release date, building on Xenoverse 2's ongoing success with deeper customization and time-travel battles ahead.

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Content creators posed with Xenoverse 3 hats and massive billboards at Summer Game Fest, hinting at something big just around the corner.

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Haliey Welch, formerly known as 'Hawk Tuah Girl,' appeared live on WFAN's The Carton Show in New York to perform her catchphrase and attempt to break the New York Mets' curse amid their poor performance. The appearance referenced her prior first-pitch ceremony with the Oakland Athletics.

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Starmer, who won a huge majority in July 2024 promising stability, faced heavy local election losses in May 2026, policy U-turns, scandals, and a party revolt over issues like immigration and living costs. Andy Burnham, fresh from a by-election win as Greater Manchester mayor, launched his leadership bid with strong backing and is on track to become the next prime minister. No UK leader has completed a full term since David Cameron in 2010-2016, with Starmer's stint lasting about 1 year and 352 days amid memes about even Larry the Cat facing his seventh PM housemate.

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Keir Starmer stepped outside 10 Downing Street on Monday, announcing his resignation with words about putting the country he loves first. It marks yet another quick exit in Britain's revolving door of leaders.

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Owens described how the veteran, plagued by headaches, coughing blood, hearing loss, and seizures, had been dismissed by the VA as PTSD cases and given Xanax instead of scans. In Russia, paramedics rushed him to a hospital for an immediate CT scan, diagnosis, and successful surgery that ended all his symptoms. She called it life-saving divine intervention, amid her praise for Russia's Christian heritage from the trip, while critics question the unverified account and accuse her of promoting Kremlin views. The story highlights documented VA struggles with TBI misdiagnoses overlapping PTSD, elevated suicide risks, and care delays affecting over 185,000 veterans.

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A former Navy SEAL on Candace Owens' security team collapsed with a seizure during her family trip to Russia. Russian doctors spotted and removed a massive brain clot that U.S. care had missed for years.

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The EXO member and solo artist landed early Thursday for his 'Flawed Crown' album listening event on June 27 at Unifi Arena in Bukit Jalil. Fans greeted him with cheers, local food tips like noodles and curry, LED billboards, and giveaways for tickets priced from RM388 to RM688. Teasers hint at emotional themes with dramatic eye makeup and rose petals, promising 105 minutes of first listens, performances, and interactions amid sheep-shaped lightsticks.

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Lay Zhang stepped off the plane in Kuala Lumpur, waving warmly to cheering fans who called him 'Abang Lay'—big brother Lay—in a heartfelt airport welcome.

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Microsoft removed general manager Alon Haimovich and several senior executives from its Israeli subsidiary following a global investigation into opaque dealings with Israel's Defense Ministry. The probe, triggered by reports of Unit 8200 using Azure servers to store millions of Palestinian phone call recordings, found transparency lapses and potential breaches of company policies. While Microsoft cut some access last year and stays invested in Israeli R&D, the changes reflect worries over European data laws and future government contracts.

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Alon Haimovich led Microsoft's Israeli operations for four years, but an internal probe ended that abruptly, placing the branch under French oversight.

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At the 18th Seoul Jazz Festival on May 23, Grammy winner Jon Batiste made his Korea debut, dazzling with piano, guitar, and melodica on hits like 'Freedom' alongside headliners Herbie Hancock and Arturo Sandoval. The pianist slipped in a snippet of V's soulful track from his 2023 album *Layover*, blending it into his set before Beethoven's 'Für Elise.' Friends since the 2022 Grammys, Batiste and V bonded over music, leaving ARMY fans thrilled and hopeful for a collaboration.

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Jon Batiste surprised Korean fans with a smooth jazz spin on BTS member V's 'Rainy Days' during his Seoul Jazz Festival set. He called it a special gift for the crowd.

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Canada has ratified the Belém do Pará Convention, the 1994 Inter-American treaty dedicated solely to preventing, punishing, and eradicating violence against women as a human rights violation. Signed in March 2025 and finalized last week on June 18, it aligns with Canada's national gender-based violence strategy, which has seen over $820 million invested since 2017, plus a 10-year action plan. All OAS members except the U.S. and Cuba have now ratified it, with supporters hailing the step for regional cooperation while critics question domestic priorities like bail reforms and inclusive language.

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In Panama City, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand stood with her counterpart to announce a milestone treaty ratification, vowing a violence-free future for women, girls, and gender-diverse people.

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The National Youth Council’s third general assembly in Swakopmund, set for June 18-22 to elect a new chairperson and board, was indefinitely postponed after Saturday’s violent disruptions. Youth Minister Sanet Steenkamp halted proceedings citing safety risks, following disputes on delegate lists and a faction’s push for delay; the electoral committee resigned on the spot. An arrest was made Sunday amid the fallout, as Namibians online expressed dismay at the infighting among those meant to lead the nation’s youth.

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Delegates clashed over voter lists and seating, ejecting officials and even allegedly using teargas, turning an election into chaos.

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The National Youth Council’s third general assembly in Swakopmund, set for June 18-22 to elect a new chairperson and board, was indefinitely postponed after Saturday’s violent disruptions. Youth Minister Sanet Steenkamp halted proceedings citing safety risks, following disputes on delegate lists and a faction’s push for delay; the electoral committee resigned on the spot. An arrest was made Sunday amid the fallout, as Namibians online expressed dismay at the infighting among those meant to lead the nation’s youth.

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Delegates clashed over voter lists and seating, ejecting officials and even allegedly using teargas, turning an election into chaos.

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The Indiana Fever trailed by 13 after the first quarter but stormed back to beat the Phoenix Mercury 86-77, powered by Caitlin Clark's 24 points, nine assists, and three rebounds—including 15 points in the second quarter alone. Clark extended her WNBA-record streak to six straight games with 20+ points and five assists, while Kelsey Mitchell added 22 points and Monique Billings posted a double-double. Tensions flared in the fourth with multiple technical fouls and an ejection, but Indiana held on to improve to 10-7 ahead of a rematch Wednesday.

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Down 13 early, Caitlin Clark took over with a second-quarter explosion, flipping the script on Phoenix and igniting Indiana's roar back to victory.

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A zebra lacking stripes was spotted in Kruger National Park, South Africa. The unusual animal went viral on social media.

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