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Jun 21 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Weekend Box Office: Surprises and Letdowns

The weekend box office brought a mix of surprises and letdowns. Sony's "28 Years Later" kicked off with a strong start, raking in $14 million on Friday and preview screenings. This sequel, directed by Nia DaCosta, is subtitled "The Bone Temple" and stars Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ralph Fi

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Jun 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

Autonomous Mobility: Volkswagen's Big Bet on Driverless Taxis

The race to dominate the autonomous ride-hailing market is heating up. Volkswagen Group is stepping into the ring, aiming to supply driverless taxis to Uber's fleet in Los Angeles. The first 480 units are set to hit the streets next year, with a potential order of 10, 000 vehicles on the horizon. T

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Jun 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Nintendo Switch 2: A Family Gaming Revolution?

The Nintendo Switch 2 is a game-changer, especially for families. The price tag is steep, but the features it offers make it worth considering. This isn't just about upgrading your own gaming experience; it's about sharing the joy of gaming with your kids. One standout feature is the ability to

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Jun 21 2025SCIENCE

Psyche's Journey: Overcoming Propulsion Hurdles

The Psyche spacecraft is back in action, fully powered and on track to its destination. After a brief interruption in its propulsion system, engineers have successfully restored its capabilities. This spacecraft is on a mission to explore a unique, metal-rich asteroid in the main asteroid belt. In

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Jun 21 2025SPORTS

A Quick Turnaround in Philadelphia

The Club World Cup is not just a competition. It is also a chance for teams to try out new ideas. This is exactly what Chelsea did. They had to skip a big chunk of their preseason training because of the tournament. So, they saw this as an opportunity to test some new strategies. Unfortunately, thei

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Jun 21 2025POLITICS

Who's in Charge? The National Guard Showdown in Los Angeles

The National Guard's role in Los Angeles has sparked a heated debate. A federal judge recently questioned whether their deployment violates a key law. This law, known as the Posse Comitatus Act, stops the military from acting like police on American soil. The judge's question came during a court hea

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Jun 21 2025BUSINESS

Middle East Tensions Send European Fuel Prices Skyward

The Middle East is in turmoil, and Europe is feeling the heat, literally. Jet fuel and diesel prices in Europe have shot up to their highest points in over a year. Why? Because traders are nervous about the war between Iran and Israel. They fear that the conflict could mess with fuel exports from th

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Jun 21 2025EDUCATION

Pioneers in Pharmacy: The Unsung Heroes of Canada's Black Pharmacists

The tale of Black pharmacists in Canada is one of tenacity and commitment. It is a story that is deeply woven into the fabric of the pharmacy profession's history. This narrative underscores the value of embracing diversity and fostering inclusion within the field. The journey began with the first

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Jun 21 2025HEALTH

The Slug Connection: Unraveling Rat Lungworm Disease

The parasite Angiostrongylus cantonensis is a sneaky invader. It likes to hide in slugs and snails. This parasite causes a nasty disease in humans called rat lungworm disease. This disease can mess with the brain and nerves. It is a big problem in some parts of Hawaii. Scientists wanted to find out

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Jun 21 2025SPORTS

Unlocking the Secrets of Gene Doping: A New Detection Method

The world of sports is always looking for ways to keep things fair. One of the newest challenges is gene doping. This is where someone tweaks their genes to get an unfair edge in competitions. It's like cheating, but at a much deeper level. To catch this kind of cheating, scientists have come up wit

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