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Look of the Week: Blackpink headline Coachella in Korean hanboks

Bringing the second day of this year's Coachella to a close, K-Pop girl group Blackpink made history Saturday night when they became the first Asian act to ever headline the festival. To a crowd of, reportedly, over 125,000 people, Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé used the ground-breaking moment to pay homage to Korean heritage by arriving onstage in hanboks: a traditional type of dress.

Michael Jordan’s 1998 NBA Finals sneakers sell for a record $2.2 million

In 1998, Michael Jordan laced up a pair of his iconic black and red Air Jordan 13s to bring home a Bulls victory during Game 2 of his final NBA championship — and now they are the most expensive sneakers ever to sell at auction.

The game-winning sneakers sold for $2.2 million at Sotheby's in New York on Tuesday, smashing the sneaker auction record of $1.47 million, set in 2021 by a pair of Nike Air Ships that Jordan wore earlier in his career.

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Trump: I’d take a hard stance on Gaza Saturday, but can’t say what Israel will do – The Times of Israel

Trump: I’d take a hard stance on Gaza Saturday, but can’t say what Israel will do  The Times of IsraelIDF reinforces defense, sends warnings in preparation of prisoner releases  The Jerusalem PostIsrael threatens 'intense fighting' in Gaza if Hamas doesn't release hostages  NBC NewsTrump applauds release of hostages, says he will back Israel in any cease-fire move  New York Post Hamas says it will adhere to Gaza ceasefire after threat to delay next release of Israeli hostages  CBS News

Lebanon: UN vehicle torched as Hezbollah supporters protest – DW (English)

Lebanon: UN vehicle torched as Hezbollah supporters protest  DW (English)Senior UN peacekeeper injured in convoy attack in Lebanon  BBC.comUN peacekeeping mission deputy commander injured after convoy attacked in Beirut  ReutersLebanon claims over 25 arrested for attack on UNIFIL convoy that wounded peacekeepers  The Times of IsraelLebanon: UN peacekeeping commander injured after convoy attacked by protesters  Sky News