The Netherlands and Slovenia also said they would not take part in next year’s contest, meant to be its celebratory 70th edition.
Category: Contests and Prizes
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Eurovision Tightens Voting Rules to Tamp Down on Government Influence
In this year’s contest, a campaign by Israel to encourage voting for its entrant drew criticism.
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Carter Anderson’s Jeans Are Gigantic. His Internet Fame Is Too.
Carter Anderson purchased an outrageous pair of pants to try to win a contest and became an unlikely social media star along the way.
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Nobel Prizes 2025: What to Know
The awards are being announced this week.
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Eurovision Members to Vote on Whether to Exclude Israel
The event’s organizer has called an extraordinary general meeting for November, with countries like Spain and Ireland saying they will not take part in the contest if Israel does.
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Fat Bear Week Voting Begins at Alaska’s Katmai National Park
It is Fat Bear Week in Alaska. The popular competition lets anyone vote on which of the animals is most prepared for winter.
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The Houston Rodeo Is the Super Bowl of Country Culture
Spending a few days eating turkey legs, watching piglet races and ‘mutton bustin’ at the world’s largest rodeo and livestock show.
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In Lawsuit, MrBeast Reality Show Contestants Allege ‘Dangerous Conditions’
A group of people who participated in the reality competition show this summer are suing MrBeast’s production company.
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Michigan Reveals Winning ‘I Voted’ Sticker Design Following Competition
A contest for the state’s next “I Voted” sticker yielded several winning designs, but a seventh grader’s stood out from the rest.
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Maine Will Vote on a New State Flag
A state committee selected a contest winner from more than 400 submissions. The Chuck Norris flag didn’t make the cut.