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Barack Obama Calls for “Real Change” in Response to George Floyd Protests

What does he recommend? State and local political involvement.

Even Ryan Seacrest Can't Deal Right Now

Good luck to the rest of us, then!

MMA Star Jon Jones Stops Vandals at George Floyd Protest

Jones demanded that two men hand over their cans of spray paint. They agreed. 

NFL Advertisers Uncertain About Buying 2020 Commercial Time

The average rate for a 30-second in-game spot last season was $424,000

UK Appears to Pass Law Encouraging Outdoor Sex

It seems the Brits are being encouraged to take their amorous activities outdoors

Oakland A's Are Alone in Not Paying Minor Leaguers

The A’s stopped paying their minor league players a $400 stipend on May 31

Michael Jordan Condemns "Ingrained Racism" Amid Protests

Jordan has typically steered clear of weighing in on political matters

Jay-Z Spoke to Minnesota Governor About George Floyd

The two men discussed the case over the weekend

A Marine Embraces His Outsider Status With Latest Novel

Elliot Ackerman's "Red Dress in Black and White" echoes some recent developments in American politics

Presumptive No. 1 Pick LaMelo Ball Is Worth the Hype

Basketball's most divisive teenager is ready to take the Association by storm

6 Books You Should Be Reading This June

From cultural histories to irreverent fiction to a meditation on why humans love driving

Christo, Artist Who Transformed Urban Spaces, Dead at 84

Several of his projects have yet to be installed

Revisiting Bob Dylan's Apocalyptic Side

A look at decades of ominous songwriting