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Jun 08 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A24 brings Death Stranding to the big screen with new twists

A24 is teaming up with Kojima Productions to turn the hit video game Death Stranding into a movie, but fans shouldn’t expect a direct copy of the original story. Director Michael Sarnoski has been working hand-in-hand with Hideo Kojima, the game’s creator, to shape a fresh script that blends new cha

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Jun 08 2026ENTERTAINMENT

TV shows that shaped science fiction forever

Science fiction on TV started as fun space adventures for kids but grew into deep stories for grown-ups. Shows like Captain Video in 1949 showed robots and rockets long before real space travel. Others like Flash Gordon and Superman made science fiction feel exciting yet familiar. These early shows

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Jun 08 2026ENTERTAINMENT

The forgotten movie making a surprise comeback online

The 2017 film tied to Stephen King’s book series was a box office flop and got terrible reviews when it first came out. People scratched their heads asking why it even existed. Strangely enough, this same movie is now quietly thriving in places like Brazil and Haiti. Streaming platforms deserve much

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Jun 08 2026HEALTH

Ebola in Congo: Why health workers bear the brunt of the crisis

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo keeps getting worse, partly because health workers are underpaid and overworked. Dr. Lokudu, who runs Mongbwalu Hospital, says he hasn’t received his full salary for months. Neither have many of his colleagues. Without steady income, their motivation drops even as

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Jun 08 2026POLITICS

China and North Korea: A Visit with Big Global Implications

China’s President Xi Jinping is heading to North Korea this week for talks with Kim Jong Un, marking his first visit in seven years. According to North Korea’s official newspaper, Xi plans to strengthen ties between the two countries and push back against what he calls "hegemony" and military threat

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Jun 08 2026HEALTH

How embryo transfer methods affect growth in 12-year-olds

A study looked at kids born from frozen embryo transfers, fresh embryo transfers, and natural pregnancies to see if the way they were conceived affects their size at age 12. The research found that children from frozen embryo transfers tend to be slightly larger than those from fresh transfers or na

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Jun 08 2026HEALTH

When Sleep Becomes a Struggle: A Look at Michael Jackson's Late-Night Battle

Michael Jackson spent years trying to outsmart sleepless nights. Toward the end, even extreme doses of cough syrup couldn’t deliver the rest he craved. Reports from someone who saw him firsthand describe a night where Jackson downed enough syrup to knock out most people—but not him. He chugged two f

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Jun 08 2026HEALTH

Simone Biles speaks out about sudden health scare

Simone Biles, the famous gymnast, recently shared a worrying experience that put her life at risk. On a June day in 2026, she posted on her Instagram Stories about a health crisis that nearly ended everything. A picture of her hospital bracelet made it clear this was serious. Biles called it one of

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Jun 07 2026BUSINESS

Success After Many Attempts

The story begins with a man named Kilimanjaro Robbs, who grew up in Jamaica and later moved to California. He now runs a nonprofit called Hidden Genius Project that helps young black men learn tech and business skills. Robbs says the United States offers many ways to get ahead. He points out that s

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Jun 07 2026EDUCATION

Kids and Screens: Balancing Tech in School

The Williamsburg‑James City County school district is tightening its focus on how students use technology at school. The goal is to keep tech helpful while preventing misuse and fatigue. During a recent board meeting, the superintendent highlighted new steps. One is a plan to teach kids about scree

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