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As the war goes on in Iran, American-Iranians struggle to stay in touch with family
Imagine you have a super special walkie-talkie that lets you talk to your cousin who lives really far away. But one day, something big and scary happe...
My Affordable Target Suitcase Looks Like A Pricier Internet-Famous Brand
Imagine you have a toy car that looks just like a super cool, expensive race car, but you got it from your local toy store for a few dollars. Pretty a...
Green Man Gaming's Better Together Bundle Is A Heavily Discounted Ode To Couch Co-Op
Imagine you have a box of your favorite cookies that usually costs 10 chocolate coins, but today, you can get the whole box plus five more treats for ...
Cop Says Dillon Brooks' Car Smells Like Weed In Bodycam Footage From DUI Arrest
Imagine you have a box of crayons, and each crayon has its own special smell. Now, let’s say someone tells you your crayon box smells like strawberr...
‘Monsters Inc. 3’ in the Works at Pixar; New Originals Include ‘Ono Ghost Market’ and the Studio’s First Musical
Imagine you have a box of your favorite crayons. Now, picture finding out that not only do you get a brand new color, but you also get to see a new pi...
We've been speaking to Iranians during one week of war. Here's what they said
Imagine you have a big box of crayons. One day, someone comes along and takes away some of your favorite colors. You'd feel sad and might want to tell...
Iran war threatens Trump's affordability push as rising energy prices complicate Fed rate cuts
Imagine you have a piggy bank where you save money to buy toys. Now, if the toys start costing more money, you can’t buy as many, right? That’s a ...
Russell takes Melbourne pole after Verstappen crash
Imagine you and your friends are racing with toy cars, and the fastest toy gets to start at the front in the next race—that's like getting the "pole...
What the Trump administration says about why it went to war with Iran
Imagine you're playing with your favorite toy, and someone else says they should have it because they think it's theirs. Well, the U.S., led by Presid...
US lands bomber at UK air base after warning of surge in strikes on Iran
Imagine you have a super-fast toy airplane that can zoom around super quickly. Now, imagine you have a friend who lives in another neighborhood, and y...
Charity warns of impact as heating oil prices rise
Imagine it’s a chilly winter day, and you want to stay cozy and warm inside your house. Some people use a special oil to make their heaters work and...
More young women are dying from heart disease — and people are missing these warning signs
Imagine your body is like a car, and your heart is the engine that keeps it running. Now, what if the engine starts having trouble but because the car...
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