AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoArt Basel Market Pulse: Art Basel opened to VIPs on June 16 with a quieter, more selective mood, and major sales early on included Hauser & Wirth’s $35M 1963 Picasso. Middle-Grade Books: Joy McCullough talks about Kestrel Takes Flight, inspired by fairy penguins, endangered habitats, and the Maremma dogs that protect them. World Cup Spotlight (Czechia vs South Africa): The Group A second-round match heads to Atlanta on Thursday, with both sides under pressure after opening defeats. Football + Community in the U.S.: A Bronx migrant shelter hosted a France vs. Senegal watch party with Mayor Zohran Mamdani stopping by, bringing a rare moment of support for families including a Guatemalan resident. Religion Under Pressure (Pew): Pew reports spikes in religious hostility in 2023 alongside more government crackdowns since 2007. Sports Leadership (Guyana Basketball): Alan Walls was appointed head coach of Guyana’s men’s national team ahead of the 2029 FIBA AmeriCup pre-qualifiers.
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