Amanda Wright
Amanda Wright writes about culture from Austin — film, music, the occasional sports moment that becomes a culture moment. She left a magazine job for OwlyTimes because she wanted to file faster than monthly. Drafts read like a friend's text; the reporting is the slow part.
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SportsDeschamps faces identity debate ahead of France-Spain semifinal
Didier Deschamps leads France against Spain in Tuesday’s World Cup semifinal as the national team faces a difficult public debate regarding race identity.
SportsVAR Transparency Crisis Sparks Rigging Fears at 2026 World Cup
The Egyptian Football Association filed a formal protest after the 2026 World Cup match against Argentina, fueling concerns about VAR system transparency.
SportsJannik Sinner Wins 2026 Wimbledon Men’s Singles Title
Jannik Sinner secured his fifth grand slam victory by defeating Alexander Zverev in four sets to win the 2026 Wimbledon men’s singles title in London.
EntertainmentNetflix film crew builds fake homeless camp in San Francisco
Netflix built a fake homeless camp in San Francisco’s Financial District last Friday to film the movie 2034, directed by filmmaker Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
EntertainmentChristopher Nolan Critiques AI Ahead of 250 Million Odyssey Release
Director Christopher Nolan warns against artificial intelligence as his new 250 million dollar film, The Odyssey, arrives in theaters this Friday, July 17.
SportsErling Haaland Parties at Miami’s E11EVEN After Euro Exit
Erling Haaland and five Norway teammates visited Miami’s E11EVEN nightclub at 3:30 a.m. Sunday following their recent elimination from the Euro tournament.
SportsElite clubs dominate 2026 World Cup semifinals as top seeds advance
The 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals feature the top four ranked teams in the world, marking the first time the highest seeds dominate the final bracket.
EntertainmentJurassic Park Actor Sam Neill Dies in Sydney at 78
Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill died on Monday in Sydney at age 78. The versatile New Zealand star passed away suddenly, his family confirmed this week.
EntertainmentMadonna’s Confessions II Debuts at No. 1 After Queens Pop-Up Show
Madonna’s new album Confessions II debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 after a surprise pop-up show at the Knockdown Center in Queens sold 134,000 units.
EntertainmentMarvel Actor Wai Ching Ho Dies at 83
Veteran Marvel actor Wai Ching Ho died at age 83 on July 10 following a stroke. She was known for her roles in Daredevil and Iron Fist for the franchise.
EntertainmentDisney’s Live-Action Moana Opens to $95 Million Global Total
Disney's live-action Moana earned $95 million globally in its opening weekend but faces projected losses of up to $125 million on a $250 million budget.
SportsJannik Sinner Beats Zverev to Win Second Consecutive Wimbledon Title
Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-4 at Wimbledon on Sunday to secure his second consecutive men's singles title at the tournament.