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Why Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Saudi Arabia means so much for the Gulf monarchy’s sporting ambitions | CNN

Why Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Saudi Arabia means so much for the Gulf monarchy’s sporting ambitions | CNN

Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in today’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, CNN’s three-times-a-week look inside the region’s biggest stories. Sign up here. Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN  —  It’s a partnership that’s been hailed as “history in the making.” One of the world’s most famous soccer stars landed in the Saudi […]

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Inside Christine McVie’s and Stevie Nicks’ decades-long friendship | CNN

Inside Christine McVie’s and Stevie Nicks’ decades-long friendship | CNN

CNN  —  Throughout the various personal turmoils for which the members of Fleetwood Mac are known, one relationship buoyed the band for decades: the friendship between its two frontwomen, Christine McVie and Stevie Nicks. McVie joined the band in 1970 during one of its early lineup changes and for years was its only woman. When

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Will Smith, opening up about Oscars slap, tells Trevor Noah ‘hurt people hurt people’ | CNN

Will Smith, opening up about Oscars slap, tells Trevor Noah ‘hurt people hurt people’ | CNN

CNN  —  Will Smith opened up to Trevor Noah about the now-famous slap at the Oscars in March during an appearance that aired Monday night on “The Daily Show.” While promoting his forthcoming film “Emancipation,” Smith called it “a horrific night” and said he “lost it” when he stormed the stage and slapped presenter Chris

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‘Glass Onion’ sharpens the ‘Knives Out’ formula in a polished Netflix sequel | CNN

‘Glass Onion’ sharpens the ‘Knives Out’ formula in a polished Netflix sequel | CNN

CNN  —  Rising to the challenge of matching its successful predecessor, “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” maintains the razor-sharp formula, with a setup that feels even more conspicuously like an Agatha Christie homage before an extremely clever series of twists kick in. Writer-director Rian Johnson again assembles a solid cast behind Daniel Craig, but

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In ‘Wednesday,’ Jenna Ortega makes Netflix’s Addams Family series look like a snap | CNN

In ‘Wednesday,’ Jenna Ortega makes Netflix’s Addams Family series look like a snap | CNN

CNN  —  Although the main character’s name was inspired by the poetic line “Wednesday’s child is full of woe,” “Wednesday” is generally a delight, thanks almost entirely to Jenna Ortega. Having outgrown her Disney Channel days, Ortega makes the Addams Family’s now-high-school-age daughter the coolest humorless goth sociopath you’ll ever meet, in a Netflix series

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Euro 2022 winner Alessia Russo on making history, inspiring a generation and that viral backheel goal | CNN

Euro 2022 winner Alessia Russo on making history, inspiring a generation and that viral backheel goal | CNN

Euro 2022 winner Alessia Russo on making history, inspiring a generation and that viral backheel goal Alessia Russo burst onto the scene in her first major tournament capturing the media’s attention with her stunning improvised backheel goal against Sweden in the semifinals. Russo has been speaking with CNN about why England’s Euro exploit could prove

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NASCAR champion Kyle Larson experiences the lowest-lows and the highest-highs | CNN

NASCAR champion Kyle Larson experiences the lowest-lows and the highest-highs | CNN

NASCAR champion Kyle Larson experiences the lowest-lows and the highest-highs Kyle Larson sits down with Coy Wire and reflects on his past 18 months, which saw him suspended from NASCAR after using a racial slur during a livestream. Larson was reinstated for 2021 and had one of the best seasons in NASCAR history, culminating in

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