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With attendance over the first four days swelling to more than 200,000 -- a record for the Adelaide Oval which has been hosting Tests since 1884 -- they face a daunting task.

From Barron's • Dec. 20, 2025

Since Friday, Sept. 26, Saudi Arabia’s capital city has been hosting more than 50 comics performing in the kingdom’s inaugural Riyadh Comedy Festival, which runs through Oct.

From Salon • Oct. 5, 2025

Laden with decades of baggage, Gavin Newsom has been hosting a podcast trying to sound himself out but hasn’t landed on an answer.

From Slate • Jun. 14, 2025

The city's council has been hosting a series of events from the start of March, including the four-day Belfast TradFest celebration of traditional music.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2025

Casa del Herrero in nearby Montecito has been hosting visitors for years, as has Lotusland, renowned for its gardens.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2024