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Presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio was shot and killed at a political rally in Ecuador, sparking concerns about rising violence and drug trafficking in the country.

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis has agreed to a three-year, $186 million contract extension, making it the richest annual agreement in NBA history.

Taylor Swift's ticket prices for her 'Eras Tour' at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA have dropped by nearly $500.

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Travis Scott's highly anticipated album, Utopia, is receiving rave reviews from fans and is being compared to Kanye West's Yeezus. With a star-studded lineup and 19 tracks, fans are already picking their favorite songs. The album is now streaming on Spotify.

Prices for Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA have dropped by nearly $500 in just 96 hours.

Spotify launches Billions Club: The Series with top artists celebrating streaming milestones.

Saudi Arabian soccer team Al-Hilal has made a record €300m ($332m) bid for French striker Kylian Mbappe, according to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), which has given Al-Hilal permission to negotiate directly with the player. The bid would make Mbappe the most expensive soccer player in history, surpassing the €222m PSG paid for Neymar in 2017. Al-Hilal's bid is part of Saudi Arabia's ongoing efforts to attract high-profile players to the country, following Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Al-Nassr in 2021.

Akshay Bhatia wins first PGA Tour title at Barracuda Championship.

Max Verstappen wins 7th straight race at Hungarian Grand Prix.

Kevin Mitnick, the most celebrated US hacker, has died at the age of 59. Mitnick was known for his pioneering antics in the 1980s and 1990s, tricking employees into helping him steal software and services from large phone and tech companies. He was imprisoned for five years until 2000, after which he became a respected cybersecurity professional, public speaker and author. Mitnick died in Las Vegas on 16 July after a 14-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

Jason Aldean's music video removed after outcry over historical references.

Powerball jackpot rises to $1 billion after no winning ticket sold.

Carlos Alcaraz, 20, has been compared to Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer by Djokovic himself.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires reaches Triad region, triggering air quality alert.

Ticket prices for Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' Denver concerts decrease.

Jungkook of BTS releases teaser for upcoming single 'SEVEN' featuring actress Han So-hee and American singer Latto, generating excitement among fans.

Ticket prices for Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' concerts in Kansas City have significantly dropped.

Robert De Niro's 19-year-old grandson, Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, has died.

Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' ticket prices drop significantly after a few days.

Former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett dies at 35 in apparent drowning.

Former President Donald Trump pleads not guilty to federal indictment. Cormac McCarthy dies at 89. Denver shooting likely drug-related.