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Magnus Carlsen just defended his Esports World Cup title, playing a centuries-old game that’s winning over a new generation of players. When funding for a decades-long marmot study dried up, researchers turned to OnlyFans – and the internet took it from there. Hundreds of “Harry Potter” fans help cast a real-life protection spell over Dobby’s final resting place. A 2026 CNN Hero is helping people with disabilities navigate life along the US-Mexico border. Plus, the only person to ever break the sound barrier in a car just set a new record showcasing a cleaner kind of engine.
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