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French prosecutors open probe into racist social-media remarks by Paraguayan senator targeting Kylian Mbappé

The Paris prosecutor’s office says it is examining whether the posts amount to aggravated public insult or incitement to hatred or violence after a complaint by the French Football Federation.

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Louise Lasser, ‘Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman’ Star Known for Her Pigtails and Bangs, Dies at 87

The actress, celebrated for her role as the Ohio housewife on Norman Lear’s satirical soap, died Monday at her home in Manhattan, according to a report from The New York Times.

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Prince Harry and co-claimants lose U.K. privacy lawsuit against Daily Mail publisher

London’s High Court dismissed claims brought by the Duke of Sussex and six other public figures, including Elton John and Elizabeth Hurley, in a case targeting Associated Newspapers’ reporting practices.

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Indiana childcare workers warn proposed FSSA licensing changes could reduce training and churn

Childcare center directors and lead caregivers told the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration that draft rules easing education requirements could lower pay, increase turnover, and undermine care quality. The agency took public comments through July 6.

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Crowds Gather in London’s Leicester Square for ‘The Odyssey’ World Premiere Featuring Christopher Nolan’s All-Star Cast

Star spotters descended on the cinema district as Christopher Nolan’s latest big-screen adaptation of Homer’s epic prepared for its red-carpet debut, with Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson and others expected to appear.

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Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s “Rein Me In” hits new milestone as UK’s longest-running No. 1 of the decade

The single has spent 15 weeks at No. 1, tying it with “One Dance” as the longest-running No. 1 in the 21st century and equaling a 20th-century record for the longest-running British chart-topping hit.

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McConnell Office Still Offering Limited Details on Health After More Than Three Weeks in Hospital

More than three weeks after U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell was hospitalized, his office has not provided new information beyond an earlier recovery statement, despite renewed media questions about his condition and whether he remains in care.

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LMPD River Unit frees deer stuck in mud along Ohio River riverbank

Louisville Metro Police say officers patrolling near Harrods Creek over the weekend discovered a deer in distress and helped free it from thick mud, according to a post shared Monday.