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Construction continues for the Great American State Fair

Artists are bailing on a Trump-backed concert series for America’s 250th. Now he’s hosting his own ceremony

By T.M. Brown, Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump is now hosting the opening ceremony for the Great American State Fair after several performing artists pulled out of the event’s concert series. “As the visionary behind the Great American State Fair, we are excited to announce that President Trump will personally kick off

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Bulgaria wins Eurovision, Israel finishes second amid boycotts over its participation

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Bulgaria’s Dara has triumphed at this year’s Eurovision following a politically charged edition of the contest, which has been roiled by several countries boycotting it over Israel’s ongoing participation. Her track “Bangaranga,” a catchy club hit performed with slick choreography, was expected to do well but proved surprisingly popular

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Pro-Palestinian groups pictured protesting in Vienna on Tuesday.

Eurovision finalists to take the stage amid boycott from Spain, Ireland and others over Israel’s presence

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Despite Eurovision’s insistence it is apolitical, politics has always been part of the continent-wide song contest, as much a feature as whatever constellation of pyrotechnics and power ballads are on display that year. But where, previously, politics was somewhat of a punchline, a useful indicator for cynical fans to

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