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Gauff outlasts Bencic to set up Miami semi-final clash with Karolina Muchova
Coco Gauff battled past Belinda Bencic to reach the semi-finals of the Miami Open for the first time on Tuesday with a gruelling 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 victory. Fourth seed Gauff had considered skipping Miami after being forced to pull out during the fourth round at Indian Wells with a left-arm injury. But the 22-year-old from Florida, who lives in nearby Delray Beach, was determined to play in what she considers to be her hometown tournament where she had never previously gone further than the last 16
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US accused of historic $1 billion immigration fee fraud
The United States government is facing criticism over claims it has collected more than $1 billion in immigration fees for services that have not been delivered, affecting applicants both within and outside the country. The allegation was raised by policy analyst David J. Bier during testimony before the Senate, where he argued that current immigration measures have halted the processing of applications while authorities continue to receive payments. “This is the largest fraud in the history o
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DaBaby Taps 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes, BigXThaPlug & More For First Annual “Be More Grateful Festival”
Charlotte rapper DaBaby is bringing hip-hop back to his home turf this summer with 50 Cent as one of the headliners at the Be More Grateful Festival. It will pick up where J. Cole’s Dreamville festival left off with a major event set for the Charlotte area. The Grammy-nominated artist revealed the festival while preparing to launch his Be More Grateful Tour across the United States. View this post on Instagram A post shared by KIRK (@dababy) The festival will take place June 13 at Rout
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Jaÿ-Z Doesn’t Think Rap Battles Belong In Hip-Hop Anymore
Music mogul Jaÿ-Z says he has grown uneasy about rap battles in modern hip-hop, citing the fallout from the high-profile feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. In a recent interview with GQ, the Roc Nation founder reflected on the role competitive rivalries play in today’s music culture. The billionaire artist acknowledged that lyrical battles have long fueled creativity in hip-hop. However, he said the digital age has intensified the hostility surrounding them. “We love the excitement and I l
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