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'We should not be at the mercy of events abroad' - Starmer
Imagine if you had a toy that was made in another country, and something bad happened there, like a big storm or a factory problem, and suddenly you c...
Iran war: What is happening on day 42 of US-Israeli attacks?
Imagine you're playing in the sandbox and suddenly, you and your friend can't agree on how to share the toys. It leads to a little argument, and then ...
We have no idea if Iran can still build a bomb
Imagine you're playing hide and seek, and you think your friend might be hiding behind the couch, but you're not sure because you can't see them. Now,...
Pete Hegseth preaches “maximum lethality.” What has that meant in Iran?
Imagine your favorite superhero decides to protect their home by making sure they have the strongest powers ever, so no villain can even think of mess...
‘Superman’ actress Valerie Perrine’s official cause of death revealed: report
Imagine if your body was like a toy robot that suddenly started moving really slowly and sometimes didn't listen to your remote control properly. That...
‘Thrash’ Review: Phoebe Dynevor Gives Birth in Floodwaters Teeming With Sharks in Preposterous but Enjoyable Netflix Pulp
Imagine if you were watching a cartoon where a princess is having a baby right in the middle of a big, splashy pool, but instead of being a regular po...
Multimillion-pound push to transform 'broken' UK military is a 'fiasco'
Imagine you have a big box of old, mixed-up Lego pieces that you want to build a cool spaceship with. But instead of sorting out the pieces you need o...
Immigration board denies Mahmoud Khalil's appeal
Imagine you're playing a game where you have to follow the rules to stay in the playground. Mahmoud Khalil is someone who wanted to stay in a big play...
Well-timed bets on Polymarket tied to the Iran war draw calls for investigations from lawmakers
Imagine you have a magic crystal ball that tells you what's going to happen tomorrow. Now, if you knew tomorrow it's going to rain, you could take you...
Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at age 68
Imagine your favorite superhero, but instead of fighting crime, he helps create a whole new way to enjoy music. That superhero is kind of like Afrika ...
Eric Dane’s Fight Against ALS Chronicled in Posthumous Short Film
Imagine if you had a superhero friend who was really good at helping people and fighting against a sneaky villain. Now, let's say this villain is a tr...
How the Iran war affects your money and bills
Imagine every time you go to the store with your piggy bank to buy your favorite candy, but this time, the price tag on the candy is higher than last ...
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