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Photo: Larry Salzman (AP) Of all of the groundbreaking skits that marked the too-brief run of Chappelle’s Show, undoubtedly in everyone’s Top 5 is the “Charlie Murphy True Hollywood Story” (RIP, King) in which the late comedian recalls a basketball face-off with Prince and his entourage at Paisley Park. Memorably, …

Trish Perry organizes weekly outreach for homeless populations in Newark, Ohio. (William Widmer / Redux) On a street corner in Newark, Ohio, every Saturday, rain or shine, Trish Perry distributes harm-reduction supplies—syringes, Neosporin, saline, and the overdose-reversal drug naloxone—to people who use drugs. She also provides food, clothing, tents, and …

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ABC is bringing a brand new flavor to television screens this summer. Superstar— a new one-hour documentary series which is set to premiere on August 11 at 10 p.m.—  provides footage the public has never viewed or known about celebrities who played a role in shaping American lifestyle, beginning with …

HBO Max Is Bringing You a Bit of Soul—Mr. Soul, That Is Image: Mr. Soul!/HBO Max So, we already featured the trailer last year and if you were counting down the days until you can watch Mr. Soul! in your own home, you’re in luck! The award-winning and critically acclaimed …

Our writers and editors share what they are eyeing in the coming weeks of competition. Ashley Landis / AP Every weekday evening, our editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day, help you discover new ideas, and surprise you with moments of delight. Subscribe to get this delivered …

A white woman accused of spitting on a Black activist during protests at the Connecticut state Capitol earlier this year was granted special probation on Wednesday (July 21) and may even have the hate crime charge she faces dismissed. According to the Hartford Courant, 45-year-old Yuliya Gilshteyn was granted accelerated rehabilitation, a special …

0 Georgia Congressman Hank Johnson was arrested, along with other activists, on Thursday for participating in a voting rights demonstration near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. The 66-year-old Democratic congressman, who represents Georgia’s 4th District, was arrested while protesting against Senate inaction on voting rights legislation and filibuster reform. …

Image: PlayStation Studios Games have always been a little bit more than a hobby for me. They’re my escape, one of the ways I try to decompress when life becomes overwhelming. To say life became overwhelming last year would be an understatement. Like many of you, I’ve struggled immensely throughout …

Technical optimization seems to be threatening the humanity of sports—but moments of passion still peek through: Your weekly guide to the best in books Bettmann / Getty Baseball, like many sports, sometimes seems as though it’s leaving the realm of human athleticism and instead marching toward an almost technical optimization. …