Controversy

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Senegal national football team players looking downcast with a shadowy appeal board figure in the background, symbolizing the AFCON title dispute affecting their World Cup 2026 prospects.

Senegal's World Cup 2026 squad overshadowed by AFCON dispute

Just weeks after celebrating their second Africa Cup of Nations title this decade, Senegal's victory has been controversially awarded to Morocco due to an appeal board ruling, casting a shadow over th

Yara Haddad·June 2, 2026

An empty microphone stand on a dimly lit stage at The Comedy Store, symbolizing the abrupt cancellation of Gavin Matts's comedy run.

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Gavin Matts's comedy run ends abruptly amid controversy

Just one night into his scheduled five-night run in early 2026, comedian Gavin Matts' remaining performances at the iconic Comedy Store were abruptly canceled.

Yara Haddad·May 28, 2026