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The Riyadh Comedy Festival: Death or Continuation of the American Creed?

To anyone keeping a pulse on the English-speaking comedy scene, it’s pretty evident at this point that the Riyadh Comedy Festival was supposed to be a…

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October 14, 2025

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The Saudi Pro League Is an Ill-Conceived Attempt at Sportswashing, Doomed to Fail

In early 2023, Christiano Ronaldo introduced himself to a packed stadium of soccer fans chanting his name, nothing new for one of soccer’s all-time greats who…

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November 5, 2024

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Newcastle United Takeover Exemplifies the Need for Financial Fair Play Law Reform

For nearly a century, football (or as Americans call it, soccer) has been the most popular sport in the world. It is enjoyed everywhere, from Argentina…

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November 3, 2021

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Saudi Arabia Appoints First U.S. Ambassador

Princess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud will serve as the first female ambassador to the United States representing the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Illustrated by Claudia…

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February 26, 2019