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Michaela DePrince was a ballet dancer from Sierra Leone who moved to the U.S. and became famous. She inspired many people, danced in famous places, and helped children through an organization called War Child before she died at age 29.

Prince Harry is from Britain and married Meghan Markle in 2018. They live in California with their two children and work with companies like Netflix.

DirecTV and Disney made a new deal. Now people can watch ESPN, ABC, and other Disney channels on DirecTV again.

Drifter, a three-year-old cat from Duluth, Minnesota, went missing for nearly eight weeks but was found stuck in a sewer. After losing a lot of weight, he's now home with his family and getting better.

Justin Timberlake says do not drive after drinking alcohol. He got a fine and can't drive for 90 days because he drove after drinking.

In Maine, Nicholas Carter, a 31-year-old man, tried to run away from a courthouse while wearing handcuffs. He was quickly stopped and will soon get his punishment for hurting a small child.

Lil Wayne, a famous rapper, is sad because he can't sing at the Super Bowl in 2025 in his city, New Orleans. Kendrick Lamar will sing instead, and Lil Wayne shared his feelings in a video, thanking his fans and friends for their support.

A spectacled bear was born in a rescue center in Peru. The people there protect the bears and help them live safely.

People in Miami Beach are happy because it is the 40th birthday of the TV show "Miami Vice." Fans and actors are celebrating with fun events, tours, and a special museum.

A 4-year-old boy broke a very old jar in a museum in Israel. The jar was fixed and put back on display, and now the museum has a new sign that says, "please don’t touch."

Francis Ford Coppola is a famous director who made a movie called "Megalopolis." Some people say he was mean on set, but Coppola says these things are not true and is asking for money because of the lies.

In 2024, a team found an old French ship called Le Lyonnais under the sea near Massachusetts. It sank in 1856 after a crash, and now researchers want to study it and bring up items from the shipwreck.

Cardi B has a new baby born on September 7. She and her husband, rapper Offset, already have two other children.

At MIT, scientists got funny prizes called Ig Nobels for unusual studies like pigeons guiding missiles and dead fish swimming. The event was funny and made people think.

Lana Wilson is a filmmaker who made a new movie called "Look Into My Eyes" about psychics. She learned that psychics, like therapy, can help people feel better and have real emotions and stories.

Justin Timberlake, a famous singer who was in the band NSYNC, got in trouble for driving after drinking alcohol. He now has to go back to court to talk more about it.

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump had a debate where they could only use their faces to react when the other was talking. Many people watched it on TV, and the next debate will be between Tim Walz and JD Vance.

In Budapest, Hungary, veterinary students had a special class with live horses. The teacher showed them horse anatomy by drawing on the horses' bodies with chalk, making learning fun and easy.

Taylor Swift is at the MTV Video Music Awards and might win many awards, with 12 nominations. The show has big stars like Megan Thee Stallion, Katy Perry, and Eminem performing, and it's on MTV.

Kate, Princess of Wales, has finished her cancer treatment and wants to return to her royal duties. She shared this happy news in a video with her family and asked for privacy while she recovers.

Lily Collins is in Rome for the new season of "Emily in Paris," where Emily goes to Italy. Lily is also excited to act in a new play called "Barcelona" in London.

Pharrell Williams and Robbie Williams are at the Toronto International Film Festival with new movies about their lives. Pharrell's movie has him as a Lego toy, and Robbie's movie shows him as a CGI monkey; people enjoyed both films.

James Earl Jones was a famous actor known for his voice in "Star Wars" and "The Lion King." He had a hard life but won many awards and will be missed by many people.

A man named Francis was in the mountains in Norway when a big bird, a golden eagle, attacked him. This bird also hurt three other people that week, including a little girl who needed stitches.

Harvey Weinstein, a former movie producer, had to go to the hospital for heart surgery because he felt very sick. He is in jail for hurting women and will have another trial soon.

People in Rio de Janeiro enjoy going to the beach. There, they can watch a dog named Floki play a special game called footvolley, which is like soccer but played on the beach with a net.

James Earl Jones was a famous actor with a special voice. He overcame speaking problems and became well-known for roles like Darth Vader and Mufasa.

Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield went to a big film festival in Toronto for their new movie "We Live in Time," where they play a couple. People made jokes about a funny horse in the movie, and both actors enjoyed laughing about it.

Three sisters from Ohio stored a rare coin worth over $500,000 in a bank for 40 years without knowing its value. The coin, called the “1975 ‘no S’ proof dime,” will be auctioned and shown at a coin show in Florida.

A new movie called "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" is very popular and made $110 million in its first weekend. It has famous actors like Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder, as well as new stars like Jenna Ortega.

In North Conway, New Hampshire, people have fun playing football in the mud at the Mud Bowl. This 50-year-old event raises money for charity and helps friends meet and enjoy time together.

Kendrick Lamar is a famous rapper with many awards. He will sing at the Super Bowl Halftime Show on February 9 in New Orleans.