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Don Riddell, CNN

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How doing psychedelic drugs with Mike Tyson helped documentarian understand the baddest man on the planet

Mike Tyson’s comeback story takes a psychedelic turn in a revealing new Netflix documentary, as the boxing legend opens up about his darkest struggles, emotional scars, and the unexpected role a “toad” played in his journey toward healing.

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Atlanta’s dream of a WNBA title might be coming soon. A guardian Angel leads the way

Atlanta’s WNBA Dream are making history as Angel Reese leads a 26-point Finals blowout before 17,000 roaring fans, proving women’s basketball is booming and a championship is within reach!

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Here’s why Harry Potter might take some of the credit if the US has a magical World Cup run

As the World Cup approaches, Weston McKennie reflects on his journey from a Harry Potter-loving kid to one of the biggest stars on the U.S. Men’s National Team, embracing both the pressure and possibility of soccer’s biggest stage.

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Why Motaz Azaiza, Palestinian photographer who captured war, chose to leave Gaza

For 108 days, Palestinian photographer Motaz Azaiza risked his life in Gaza to tell the story of the war to millions of followers on Instagram, as friends and family members were killed around him. But he has now left his native Gaza, feeling dismayed.

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580 courses in 365 days: How crushing a world record changed one golfer’s perspective on life/the US

In the search of enlightenment, some try Buddhism, others meditation. Patrick Koenig played golf – a lot of golf.