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K-pop group BTS held a major comeback concert in Seoul after almost four years, attracting hundreds of thousands of fans and millions of online viewers worldwide. This event boosted South Korea’s tourism and sales, highlighting the global success of Korean popular culture, known as "Hallyu," which the government actively supports.
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BTS returned to performing on March 21 after nearly four years for military service.
The comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square drew hundreds of thousands in person and over 18 million viewers online.
BTS has about 30 million fans worldwide, called the BTS ARMY.
Their new album "Arirang" topped music charts in the US, Japan, and the UK.
The upcoming BTS world tour will include more than 80 shows in 23 countries and is expected to earn over $1.4 billion.
Tourism in Seoul increased by 32.7% in early March as the concert approached.
BTS merchandise sales jumped over 400% at key retailers before the concert.
A study estimated a single BTS concert could create nearly $800 million in economic impact.
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A five-year-old Warlpiri girl named Kumanjayi Baby Girl was found dead in Alice Springs after being missing for five days. A man named Jefferson Lewis was arrested and is expected to be charged soon, while the girl’s family and community express deep grief and call for unity.
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Kumanjayi Baby Girl went missing from her bed in the Old Timers town camp in Alice Springs.
She was found dead five days after disappearing.
Jefferson Lewis, 47, was arrested in connection with her disappearance and is expected to be charged.
The Northern Territory chief minister, Lia Finnochiaro, said charges were likely to be filed shortly.
The girl’s relatives, from the Gurindji and Warlpiri communities, expressed feelings of helplessness and grief.
A riot occurred at Alice Springs hospital after Lewis was assaulted there, prompting his transfer to Darwin.
Hundreds of volunteers and emergency services took part in the search for the girl.
The family hopes the community will stay united in their grief and support for one another.
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The US government, led by President Donald Trump, has imposed new sanctions targeting multiple sectors of Cuba’s economy, including energy and finance. Cuba’s government called these sanctions "collective punishment" and held large protests in Havana opposing the US actions.
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President Trump announced new sanctions on Cuba’s energy, defense, mining, financial, and security sectors.
The sanctions also target Cuban officials accused of human rights abuses or corruption.
Cuba’s foreign minister criticized the sanctions as punishing the entire Cuban people.
There was a large May Day march in Havana supporting the Cuban government and opposing US sanctions.
The US has maintained a trade embargo against Cuba since 1960, following the communist revolution.
President Trump suggested potential military actions against Cuba during a speech in Florida.
Cuba is facing fuel shortages and economic difficulties worsened by a US fuel blockade since January.
Despite recent talks between US and Cuban officials, tensions remain high over Cuba’s political and economic system.
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Gerry Conway, the comic book writer who helped create the Punisher and wrote important Spider-Man stories, died at 73 from pancreatic cancer. He worked for Marvel and DC Comics, creating and shaping many famous superhero characters over his long career.
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Gerry Conway died at age 73 from pancreatic cancer in Thousand Oaks, California.
He co-created the Punisher character in the Spider-Man comics.
Conway wrote for many Marvel titles, including Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, Thor, and The Incredible Hulk.
His writing included important moments like the death of Gwen Stacy in Spider-Man.
Conway also contributed to DC Comics, helping develop Batman, Superman, the Justice League, and creating characters like Firestorm and Jason Todd.
He was known for giving characters emotional depth and blending superhero action with real human feelings.
Conway started writing comics as a teenager, getting his big break at age 19 on The Amazing Spider-Man.
Even while ill, he spent extra time signing books and talking to fans at public events.
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A huge wildfire in Nebraska burned 11,000 acres of ranch land belonging to Mike and Kayla Wintz, leaving their cattle without grass to eat. Many people, mostly anonymous donors, have sent hay and support to help Mike, Kayla, and other affected ranchers recover.
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The Morrill Fire in Nebraska was the largest wildfire in the state's history, burning about 1,000 square miles.
Mike and Kayla Wintz lost all 11,000 acres of grassland they lease for their cattle.
Without grass, the ranchers’ cattle could not graze, threatening their jobs and way of life.
Many people, including farmers, ranchers, and truck drivers from across the country, donated hay and supplies.
Donations of hay so far are worth around $80,000, mostly from anonymous people.
A volunteer named Sara Cover helps match donors with ranchers in need.
Generosity came without requests for help; many ranchers asked that aid be sent first to others around them.
Even school children have supported the hay deliveries, showing widespread community care.
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The new film Devil Wears Prada 2 brings back Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly and explores current challenges in journalism like social media and AI. The movie mixes fun fashion moments with a look at changing times, aiming to connect with today's audience while offering nostalgia.
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Meryl Streep returns as Miranda Priestly, the Runway Magazine editor-in-chief.
The sequel was made 20 years after the original 2006 film.
The story reflects real-world changes in journalism, including fewer print jobs and rise of digital media.
Stanley Tucci and Anne Hathaway also reprise their roles from the first movie.
The film includes celebrity cameos and shows locations like New York and Milan.
Emily Blunt appears as a former assistant now working in luxury retail.
The movie mixes light-hearted fun with themes like forgiveness and adapting to change.
Early reviews praise it as respectful of the original and enjoyable as entertainment.
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Scooter Braun and Sydney Sweeney started dating after meeting at Jeff Bezos’ wedding in June 2025. Their relationship became public through social media posts and public appearances over the following months. They were seen together at various events and private settings, confirming their relationship.
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Scooter Braun is known for discovering Justin Bieber and retired from music management in June 2024.
Sydney Sweeney is an Emmy-nominated actress, age 28 as of 2025.
They first sparked dating rumors after being seen together in Venice, Italy, at Jeff Bezos’ wedding in June 2025.
Reports of their relationship grew in September 2025, including spending time at Lake Tahoe and holding hands at a Halloween event.
Sweeney said she was single in a November 2025 magazine interview but was later seen publicly affectionate with Braun.
Photos showed the couple together during Thanksgiving 2025 at Sweeney’s Florida home.
Their relationship has been confirmed through social media posts and various public sightings.
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Severe weather with strong winds and heavy rain has hit Texas and nearby states. The storm has caused deadly flooding and dangerous conditions for millions of people in the southern United States.
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The severe weather affects about 14 million people across the southern U.S.
The area impacted stretches from New Mexico to Louisiana.
Texas experienced the worst effects, including deadly floods and hurricane-force winds.
Torrential rain has caused dangerous flooding in parts of Texas.
The storm system is being monitored closely by weather experts.
The severe weather poses a serious threat to the safety of residents in the region.
Emergency services and news outlets are providing updates to keep people informed.
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The CBS News program 60 Minutes features a story about Grasse, France, known as the perfume capital of the world. The town has been growing and harvesting flowers used in famous perfumes for over 100 years.
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Grasse is a town in France renowned for perfume production.
Flowers grown in Grasse are used to make some of the world's most famous perfumes.
The flower-growing and perfume industry in Grasse has lasted for more than a century.
The 60 Minutes program visits Grasse to explore its role in the perfume industry.
The story airs on Sunday on CBS News.
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Sally Gardiner became addicted to shopping after her doctor prescribed dopamine agonist drugs to treat her Restless Legs Syndrome. These medications, which increase dopamine in the brain, led to uncontrollable spending and serious financial problems for her and many others. The BBC has collected many similar stories showing how these drugs can cause compulsive behaviors like shopping addiction.
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Sally Gardiner is a children’s author who started spending large amounts of money after her book became successful.
She was prescribed dopamine agonist drugs to treat Restless Legs Syndrome, which causes an urge to move the legs.
After starting the medication, Sally developed a powerful shopping addiction, accumulating debts and losing over £500,000.
Dopamine agonist drugs increase dopamine, a brain chemical linked to pleasure and reward.
Many patients worldwide have reported compulsive behaviors such as excessive spending, gambling, or other addictions linked to these drugs.
Some people affected by these side effects have faced financial ruin, broken families, and even homelessness.
Patients and families often did not realize the drugs caused these behaviors until serious harm had occurred.
Women with these side effects sometimes felt their problems were not taken seriously because of gender bias.
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This article gives practical advice to students to help them prepare for and manage exam season. It includes tips on effective revision, using AI tools properly, staying organized with an exam timetable, taking care of oneself before exams, and relaxing after exams are finished.
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Understand key topics deeply rather than just reading notes; explain ideas simply to check your understanding.
Use a color-coded system (red, amber, green) to find out which areas need more revision.
AI can help with revision if used properly, such as generating ideas and practicing past questions.
Keep your exam timetable visible to stay organized and know which exams come first.
Prepare everything you need the night before to reduce morning stress.
Get a good night's sleep and eat breakfast before the exam for better focus.
After the exam, avoid worrying or comparing answers with others; focus on relaxation instead.
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Canada has a new law that allows people with Canadian ancestors to claim Canadian citizenship even if they were born outside the country. Since December 2025, over 12,000 people applied, with around 1,480 approvals so far. The law aims to fix past rules that made it hard for some families to keep their Canadian citizenship across generations.
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The new Canadian citizenship law started in December 2025 and allows descendants of Canadians to claim citizenship.
Between December 15, 2025, and January 31, 2026, 12,430 applications were submitted, 6,280 processed, and 1,480 approved.
Many "lost Canadians" live in the US, especially descendants of French-Canadians who moved to New England in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Proving Canadian ancestry requires gathering documents like birth certificates, baptism records, and census data, which can be difficult.
Some records, especially in Quebec, are in old French and handwritten, making them hard to read.
The application fee is C$75, but extra costs for genealogists and legal help can add up to thousands of dollars.
Genealogists are very busy helping people find their Canadian roots due to the law.
Officials say the citizenship process is busy, and some government offices are struggling to handle the large number of applications.
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A computer science team from the University of Bradford used facial recognition software to study Tudor portraits and believes they may have identified a previously unknown sketch of Anne Boleyn. Anne Boleyn was the second wife of King Henry VIII and was executed in 1536, but no confirmed portrait of her from her lifetime exists, making her true appearance a mystery.
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Anne Boleyn was Henry VIII’s second wife and mother of Queen Elizabeth I.
She was executed in 1536 after accusations of adultery, incest, and treason.
No confirmed painted portrait of Anne Boleyn from her lifetime has survived.
There is a collection of Tudor court portraits by Hans Holbein the Younger held by the Royal Collection Trust.
Art historians have debated the identity of portraits thought to show Anne Boleyn or her mother.
The University of Bradford team used facial recognition to compare digital versions of these sketches without human bias.
The Royal Collection Trust did not participate in the study and has not endorsed the findings.
Facial recognition is already used in everyday technology like phone unlocking and security checks.
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The United States plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany over tensions related to the US war against Iran. This decision follows criticism from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz about how the war is being handled and reflects disagreements between the two countries.
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The US Pentagon decided to pull 5,000 troops out of Germany.
The withdrawal is expected to happen within six to twelve months.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized the US war efforts against Iran.
President Donald Trump reacted strongly to Merz’s comments and criticized European allies for not helping more.
Trump suggested he might reduce US troops in European countries that don’t fully support the US-led actions against Iran.
The war on Iran is causing economic issues globally because it disrupts energy supplies.
Merz compared the Iran conflict to past difficult US wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
US and German leaders continue to disagree over the handling and impact of the Iran war.
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Filming has started for the movie version of the popular Amazon Prime show "The Summer I Turned Pretty" in Southport, North Carolina. Fans have seen behind-the-scenes videos that show new developments with the characters, leading to questions and speculation about the story, especially about the character Jeremiah’s new love interest.
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The movie was announced on September 17, the same day the TV series ended.
Filming began recently in Southport, North Carolina.
Behind-the-scenes footage shows main characters on a boat ride without Denise, Jeremiah’s previous love interest.
Jeremiah appears with a new woman in the footage, raising questions among fans.
Fans are uncertain if the scenes are real or possibly fake to mislead viewers.
The series ended with Isabel ‘Belly’ Conklin choosing Conrad Fisher over Jeremiah.
Jenny Han, the creator, said the movie will cover an important part of Belly’s story that could only be told in a film.
The cast includes Lola Tung (Belly), Christopher Briney (Conrad), and Gavin Casalegno (Jeremiah).
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The United States will remove about 5,000 troops from Germany within a year. This move comes after tensions grew between President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the US-Israeli conflict with Iran and trade disagreements.
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The US plans to withdraw around 5,000 troops from Germany in the next 6 to 12 months.
As of the end of 2025, there were about 36,436 active US troops in Germany.
The decision follows a review by the US Department of Defense of its military presence in Europe.
German Chancellor Merz said Iran was "humiliating" the US at talks, leading to a dispute with President Trump.
Trump increased tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union to 25 percent over trade issues.
NATO is working with the US to understand the troop withdrawal plan.
Trump threatened to reduce US troops in Italy and Spain because those countries opposed the war with Iran.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said the troop withdrawal was expected.
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On December 7, 1941, Japan launched a surprise military attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This event marked a significant moment in history that led the United States to enter World War II.
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The attack occurred in 1941 at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Japan carried out the attack without warning.
The attack targeted the U.S. Navy's Pacific Fleet.
Many American ships and aircraft were damaged or destroyed.
The event caused a major shift in U.S. involvement in World War II.
CBS News Radio recorded important coverage from that day.
Major Garrett is a CBS News correspondent who introduced this historical coverage.
The attack is remembered as a pivotal moment in 20th-century American history.
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Two writers, one Israeli and one Palestinian, share their personal stories of moving toward understanding and peace in a new book called "The Future is Peace." Their experiences come after the violent events of October 7 in Israel and the ongoing war in Gaza.
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There was a terrorist attack in Israel on October 7.
Following the attack, fighting continued in Gaza.
Many families have faced deep loss because of these events.
An Israeli man and a Palestinian man wrote a book about their journey to understanding each other.
The book is titled "The Future is Peace."
The authors aim to show a path toward peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
Ali Rogin interviewed them to share their story.
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President Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Iran's latest peace proposal. He warned that if talks fail, the alternative could be a military attack on Iran.
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President Trump said he is not happy with Iran's most recent peace offer.
He indicated that negotiations might not succeed.
Trump mentioned a possible military response as an alternative.
The phrase he used to describe the military option was "blast the hell out of" Iran.
This statement highlights tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
No details were given about the contents of Iran's peace proposal.
The article focuses on U.S.-Iran relations and potential conflict.
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Iran has sent a new proposal to the United States to try to end their conflict. A top Iranian military leader warned that if the U.S. attacks, Iran will respond strongly. President Trump has commented on the ongoing talks.
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Iran sent the U.S. an updated proposal to end their war.
A senior Iranian commander warned of a "painful retaliation" if the U.S. attacks.
President Donald Trump spoke publicly about the negotiations on Friday.
The situation is described as a "game of chicken," a term for a risky standoff where neither side wants to back down.
The talks are continuing, but the conflict and tension remain high.
CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean provided analysis on the situation.
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