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On This Day, July 24, 2022: Joni Mitchell surprises with performance at Newport Folk Festival A

Thursday, July 24 by ABC News

On This Day, July 24, 2022 ...Joni Mitchell was the surprise musical performer at the Newport Folk Festival, joining Brandi Carlile for a special set that featured the legendary musician performing with a variety of guests.The so-called Joni Jam was Joni's first public performance... Read More.

Israel reviewing Hamas response to ceasefire proposal

Thursday, July 24 by ABC News

(TEL AVIV, Israel) -- Hamas' latest response to a U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire proposal is "currently being reviewed" by Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Thursday.Hamas announced Wednesday night it had submitted to mediators a response to the ceasefire deal currently on the... Read More.

48 killed in Russian passenger plane crash, official says

Thursday, July 24 by ABC News

(LONDON and MOSCOW) -- A passenger plane carrying 48 people crashed on Thursday morning in Russia's far eastern Amur region with no survivors, according to the local governor.The Russian news agency Interfax reported that the plane's wreckage was found around nine miles from its... Read More.

Zelenskyy urges ‘national unity’ amid Ukraine anti-corruption protests

Thursday, July 24 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday urged national unity as demonstrators took to the streets of more than a dozen cities nationwide to protest a controversial bill that critics said will neuter two key anti-corruption agencies.Ukrainian media estimated that thousands of people... Read More.

Columbia University to pay $200M in settlement with Trump administration

Thursday, July 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Columbia University has agreed to pay $200 million over the next three years to resolve claims it discriminated against Jewish students -- an agreement the university said will restore hundreds of millions of dollars in federal grants the Trump administration had... Read More.

In brief: ‘Stick’ renewed for season 2 at Apple TV+ and more

Thursday, July 24 by ABC News

Katniss Everdeen's parents are among the new casting announcements for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. Scot Greenan and Grace Ackary will play Burdock Everdeen and Astrid March in the upcoming film. Also cast are Melody Chikakane Brown as Hattie Meeney and Jefferson... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 7/23/25

Thursday, July 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events:MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLReds 5, Nationals 0Padres 2, Marlins 3Giants 9, Braves 3Tigers 1, Pirates 6Angels 3, Mets 6Royals 8, Cubs 4Cardinals 0, Rockies 6Astros 4, Diamondbacks 3Brewers 10, Mariners 2Twins 3, Dodgers 4Orioles 2,... Read More.

Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby and Joseph Quinn talk ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’

Thursday, July 24 by ABC News

Marvel's first family is finally introduced to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in The Fantastic Four: First Steps.The film, which flies into theaters on Thursday, stars Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby as Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic and Sue Storm/Invisible Woman. Joseph Quinn and Ebon-Moss Bacharach... Read More.

Hits by Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, BLACKPINK among Spotify’s Songs of Summer Wildcards

Thursday, July 24 by ABC News

Back in May, Spotify released a list of tracks it predicted would become the songs of the summer — but thanks to unexpected releases and last-minute surges in popularity, the streaming platform has now had to play catchup.Spotify has issued an... Read More.

Documentary about the making of Tom Petty’s ‘Wildflowers’ coming to Blu-ray

Thursday, July 24 by ABC News

The 2021 documentary about the making of Tom Petty’s second solo album, Wildflowers, is getting its first-ever physical release.Tom Petty, Somewhere You Feel Free: The Making of Wildflowers, directed by Mary Wharton, will be released on Blu-ray Sept. 12. It features 30 minutes of extra material made up of... Read More.

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On This Day, July 24, 2022: Joni Mitchell surprises with performance at Newport Folk Festival A

Israel reviewing Hamas response to ceasefire proposal

48 killed in Russian passenger plane crash, official says

Zelenskyy urges ‘national unity’ amid Ukraine anti-corruption protests

Columbia University to pay $200M in settlement with Trump administration

In brief: ‘Stick’ renewed for season 2 at Apple TV+ and more

Scoreboard roundup — 7/23/25

Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby and Joseph Quinn talk ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’

Hits by Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, BLACKPINK among Spotify’s Songs of Summer Wildcards

Documentary about the making of Tom Petty’s ‘Wildflowers’ coming to Blu-ray

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