Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Over 900 Arrested During South African Anti-Migrant Protests. Here’s What to Know
Days before Tuesday’s protests, the South African government reported that more than 9,000 Malawian nationals and about 3,000 Zimbabweans had been repatriated or deported through the Beitbridge Port of Entry over a five-day period ahead of the organization’s deadline. While marchers blame migrants, rights groups say they are scapegoats Human rights groups including Amnesty International…
Read MoreNara Smith Shares Daughter Whimsy, 2, Has Been Diagnosed With Cancer
Nara Blue Smith is sharing insight into a difficult time for her and Lucky Blue Smith‘s family. The influencer shared that the couple’s 2-year-old daughter Whimsy Lou was diagnosed with cancer last year. “There is no easy way to say this or to talk about any of this,” Nara said in a July 1 Instagram…
Read MoreThe Memoirs That Render America Most Honestly
The United States turns 250 on July 4. In that time, countless men and women have recorded their experiences of being, or becoming, an American. Often these portraits are novels, classics like Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and The Great Gatsby, rendering riveting portraits about the pursuit of freedom or the search for the elusive American…
Read MoreThe Celebrity Makeup Artist Trick to the Perfect July 4th Red Lip
A good red, according to Briceno, has to match the vibe you’re going for and your skin tone. “For me, the best red is the one that works with the entire image, not just the complexion,” he said. “[It’s] choosing the right kind of red, not just choosing red. The most flattering red is the one that works…
Read MoreAs America Turns 250, Philanthropy Must Earn the Public’s Trust
In an era of declining confidence in institutions, charitable organizations must prove their impact rather than assume public trust. Unsplash+ America is turning 250. It is a milestone worth celebrating, and also an opportunity to be honest about what has endured, what has frayed and what we are willing to repair. Trust in nearly every…
Read MoreThe Tech Titans and Billionaire Heirs Who Own America’s Newsrooms
From Jeff Bezos to Laurene Powell Jobs, billionaires are reshaping major U.S. media outlets and the future of the free press. Getty Images/Observer The relationship between extreme wealth and the free press has long shaped American power. In recent years, that influence has become even more concentrated. A small group of tech founders, investors and…
Read MoreWhy Rob Kardashian Is Slowly Returning to Public Life After Leaving Spotlight
Good news for those who have been keeping up with Rob Kardashian. While the former reality TV star prefers to live a more private life, he recently resurfaced on social media. Days after his sister Khloe Kardashian turned 42 on June 27, she posted photos from her birthday celebration with family and friends. “How blessed…
Read MoreReal Housewives of Rhode Island’s Liz McGraw Announces Shocking Exit After One Season
‘Real Housewives of Rhode Island’ Star Liz McGraw Announces Shocking Exit After One Season Real Housewives of Rhode Island fans didn’t see this cast shakeup coming. Hot off the Bravo reality series’ debut season, Liz McGraw announced she will not be returning for season two. “I am full of gratitude for the amazing opportunity to appear…
Read MoreIn Her Hauser & Wirth Debut, Firelei Báez Creates Portals for an Imaginative Future Beyond Collapse
Installation view: Firelei Báez’s “feet squelching on wet grass, nourished by uncertainty” at Hauser & Wirth New York. © 2026 Firelei Báez / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth Photo: Thomas Barratt A relentless worldbuilder and storyteller whose practice is informed as much by anthropological research as by…
Read MoreAmerica’s Captain Grandpa Has Heard All the Old Jokes
U.S. defender Tim Ream during a World Cup group-stage match against Australia at Seattle Stadium on June 19, 2026 —Henry Rodenburg—Icon Sportswire/AP As the United States prepares to face Bosnia and Herzegovina in a round-of-32 World Cup knockout game on Wednesday, a pair of aging players—U.S. defender Tim Ream and Bosnian striker Edin Dzeko—could decide…
Read MoreNancy Guthrie Case: FBI Source Says 3 Kidnapping Ransom Notes Are Fake
Authorities are setting the record straight on alleged communications from Nancy Guthrie's kidnappers. Days after a third alleged message was sent from a person claiming to have information about… Source link
Read MoreThe Myth of the National Team
Throughout the tournament’s history, hosts have hugely overperformed at the World Cup, reaching knockout rounds 91% of the time, semifinals 57%, and the championship 26%. Sports fans tend to discuss “home-court advantage” as though it’s all about players’ familiarity with physical conditions: the field, temperature, wind. These material factors matter very little at elite levels,…
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