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National
Judge Grants Request To Remove Jamie Spears As Britney Spears' Conservator
For the first time in 13 years, Britney Spears will be without the legal oversight of her father, Jamie Spears. A judge granted a request from the singer's lawyer to remove her father from his role.
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Arts & Life
A Judge Suspends Britney Spears' Dad From Her Conservatorship
At a hearing Wednesday at Los Angeles Superior Court, Judge Brenda J. Penny suspended the pop star's father from controlling her financial affairs. Britney Spears has accused him of exploiting her.
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National
What Top Film Schools Are Doing To Help Diversify Hollywood
The U.S.'s top film schools are prioritizing a diverse student body. The demand for better representation on screen and behind the camera requires a talent pipeline from film schools.
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National
What Top Film Schools Are Doing To Help Diversify Hollywood
Before the pandemic, diversity training programs were all the rage at movie and TV studios. Now, how are they faring?
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Arts & Life
Time's UP CEO Resigns Over Cuomo Fallout
Tina Tchen resigned as part of the ongoing fallout over revelations that she and other Time's Up leaders advised former New York governor Andrew Cuomo as he dealt with a sexual harassment scandal.
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Sports
United States Barely Edges Out China For Most Gold Medals At Tokyo Olympics
For the seventh Olympic games in a row, the United States took home more medals than any country. But in the gold-medal race, they just barely edged China.
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Sports
The Olympic Debut Of Karate In Tokyo Is A Nod To Its 700-Year-Ago Origins
Karate made its debut at the Tokyo Olympics. It's a sport that traces its roots to Japan and karate experts (and fans) across Tokyo have cheered its inclusion at the Games.
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Health
Coronavirus Cases At The Tokyo Olympics Continue To Increase
Olympic organizers say another 24 Games-related personnel have tested positive for the coronavirus in the past day. Since July 1, 193 people linked to the Games have received positive test results.
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Sports
Simone Biles Highlights The Unique Stresses Athletes Feel At The Tokyo Olympics
Biles' teammates applauded her decision to take care of her mental well-being. But she's not the only athlete who has spoken about the pressures of performing at the Games.
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Sports
U.S. Surfer Carissa Moore Wins The First Gold Medal Ever In Her Sport At The Olympics
Carissa Moore is the first woman to ever win a gold medal in surfing, which is making its Olympic debut in Tokyo. "The ocean has changed my life and I can't imagine my life without it," Moore said.