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May 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Kiefer Sutherland Calls Off U. S. Shows Over Low Ticket Demand

Kiefer Sutherland, known for his roles in “24” and “The Lost Boys, ” has decided to drop the U. S. portion of his music tour after tickets sold poorly. The actor‑musician posted a short apology on social media, saying he feels it would be unfair to perform in venues that are mostly empty. He added t

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May 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A New Quest for the Hidden Past

Paris, Hong Kong and Los Angeles‑based All Rights Entertainment has announced the international sales launch of “Christopher Hope and the Secret of Napoleon” at the Cannes Film Market. The film brings together Frankie Muniz, Christopher Lloyd and Thomas Lemoine in a family adventure that marks the f

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May 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Indonesian Action Films Set to Take the World by Storm

The Cannes Film Market is buzzing with a new Indonesian action lineup. Two movies lead the group: “Pendekar: Warrior, ” featuring Iko Uwais, and a local version of the Korean hit “The Man From Nowhere” starring Joe Taslim. Production is handled by Asia Media Alliance Group, Nation Pictures, Yeti

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May 17 2026HEALTH

Health Tips on Social Media: How to Spot the Real From the Fake

Many adults turn to social media for health advice, but not all of it is trustworthy. A recent survey shows that about 40 % of U. S. adults, especially those under 50, read health posts online. When researchers looked at popular health influencers, only a small portion actually have medical training

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May 17 2026EDUCATION

Parent vs. School: A Fight Over a Child’s Identity

A mother in Illinois is suing her local school district. She says the district changed her child’s name and pronouns without telling her. The school also made plans to support the child’s gender identity after the student was in crisis. The mother claims her rights were ignored. She says

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May 17 2026POLITICS

Israel Plans New Defence Base on Former UN Refugee Site

Israel’s cabinet has green‑lit a new military complex on the grounds that once housed the United Nations Relief and Works Agency in East Jerusalem. The plan follows last year’s removal of UNRWA buildings after the Israeli government seized the area, a move that drew international criticism for breac

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May 17 2026CRIME

Bus and Train Collision in Bangkok Leaves Eight Dead

The crash that happened on Saturday in central Bangkok turned a routine crossing into a tragedy. A freight train slammed into a public bus that was stopped on the tracks, setting the vehicle ablaze and pulling other cars in tow. Eight people lost their lives while 32 others sustained injuries. Poli

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May 17 2026EDUCATION

Life in North Alaska Before the Europeans

The book shows how people lived on the southern slopes of the Brooks Range during the 1700s and 1800s. It tells stories about fights, shortages of food, bad weather, sickness, and the many reasons people had to move around. The author uses stories that were told orally, notes from early travelers, s

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May 17 2026SCIENCE

Mind Tricks Behind Endless Scrolling

When people keep scrolling through feeds, their brains are doing more than just mindlessly looking. Studies from the University of Bristol and the University at Buffalo show that those with better working memory – the part of our brain that helps us focus – actually pay less attention to each post a

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May 17 2026SPORTS

Punjab Kings Bowling Woes: What’s Hitting Arshdeep Singh?

Arshdeep Singh’s recent practice shows he is not at his best. The fast bowler looks tired and less sharp than usual. Fans notice he struggles to deliver yorkers at the end of an over. The team’s record is worrying. Punjab Kings sit fourth with 13 points from 12 games. They have lost five matches in

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