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The latter half of Bridgerton Season 3 has made its debut, centered around Penelope and Colin's engagement. While the series continues to promise passionate content, it often falls short, focusing more on polite exchanges and bustling settings. The narrative also unravels around Penelope's secret identity, causing friction with Eloise and Cressida. Nonetheless, other plotlines, despite being less compelling, add to the series’ rich tapestry. The question of whether it's time for fresh direction remains.

The Netherlands has added Borussia Dortmund defender Ian Maatsen to their Euro 2024 squad to replace injured Frenkie de Jong. Teun Koopmeiners is also out due to an injury, leaving the Dutch squad with 25 players. Despite injuries, the Netherlands remains confident facing a challenging group with Poland, France, and Austria.

Target is offering a fantastic deal for manga lovers. Target Circle members can take advantage of a buy one, get one half off promotion on select manga box sets and collector's editions. This sale features popular titles like Akira's 35th Anniversary box set, Bloodborne graphic novel, and Chainsaw Man, among others. The deal runs through June 16 and includes an array of notable series.

In a momentous shift, Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally party achieved 31.5% of the vote in the European elections, eclipsing President Emmanuel Macron's Renaissance party, which garnered only 15.2%. This represents a significant increase for National Rally and a decline for Macron's party since the 2019 elections, prompting Macron to dissolve the national assembly and warn of rising nationalist threats.

A dramatic 3-2 victory for Brazil over Mexico in a pre-Copa America friendly was sealed by teenager Endrick with a last-minute goal. The match saw Brazil take an early lead through Andreas Pereira and extend it with Martinelli’s strike. Mexico equalized in the dying minutes, but Endrick’s late header ensured Brazil's win. Despite defensive struggles, goalkeeper Alisson and Yan Cuoto also had notable performances.

South Africa experiences a seismic political shift as the African National Congress (ANC) loses its majority for the first time in 30 years. The ANC's performance has been marred by perceptions of corruption and internal splits, giving way to parties like the Democratic Alliance and Economic Freedom Fighters. This pivotal moment calls for coalition governments and national unity to navigate the complex political landscape.

The 2024 NBA Finals kick off with an intriguing Game 1 between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks. With key players like Jayson Tatum and Luka Doncic leading their teams, the series promises high stakes and exciting basketball. Expert predictions favor the Celtics in the early quarters, and betting advice highlights key picks for an engaging series.

In the horror film *Under Paris*, Sophia, a scientist, aims to track down a shark that killed her team in canals of Paris. Played by Bérénice Bejo, Sophia battles environmental and political challenges. Despite heavy-handed climate change themes and some CGI flaws, the film, starring Nassim Lyes, offers gripping cinematography and action-packed scenes, streaming now on Netflix.

Microsoft's Copilot has expanded its AI-driven capabilities to include the creation of display ad banners, streamlining asset creation and saving marketers time. Utilizing a landing page URL, the tool automatically generates recommended image and copy assets. This new feature aims to focus advertisers' efforts on strategy rather than production, joining a suite of other AI-assisted ad types including Performance Max, Responsive Search, and Native ads.

Novak Djokovic is uncertain about participating in his French Open quarterfinal match against Casper Ruud due to a knee injury sustained in a previous match. His fitness for the upcoming match is in question, and the injury may force him out of the tournament, raising doubts about his continued presence.

Jose Mourinho, the 61-year-old Portuguese coach, has disclaimed any intentions of bringing former Roma players to Fenerbahce. Addressing the media, he highlighted that his discussions with Fenerbahce focused on player profiles rather than individual names like Paulo Dybala or Romelu Lukaku. Mourinho's decision to join Fenerbahce was sparked by conversations with the club's Sports Director Mario Branco and President Ali Koc.

Former Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic believes Jadon Sancho can play a crucial role at Manchester United. Terzic praises Sancho's versatility and talent, highlighting his potential for significant impact. This endorsement comes amid criticism of Sancho's inconsistent form since his 2021 transfer from Dortmund.