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Ajouté le

17 mars 2026

Matière et domaine

writing-reading · literature-cultural-studies

Niveaux scolaires

6e année–12e année (Terminale)

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Wiki

Introduction

Wikipedia Main Page Highlights

Featured Article: Splatoon 3: Side Order

  • Release Date: February 22, 2024.
  • Premise: Agent 8 navigates the "Memverse" to defeat a rogue AI named Order, who threatens to strip away free will.
  • Gameplay: Features a 30-floor spire climb with roguelike mechanics, including permanent progress loss upon death and purchasable upgrades.
  • Reception: Praised for art direction and genre integration, though criticized for limited level diversity.

In the News

  • Ted Turner: American media proprietor and philanthropist has died at age 87.
  • Cybersecurity: The Canvas education platform suffered a ransomware attack by the group ShinyHunters.
  • Public Safety: An explosion at a fireworks factory in Liuyang, China, resulted in 37 deaths.
  • Sports: Wu Yize won the World Snooker Championship.
  • Health: Passengers from the cruise ship MV Hondius were quarantined in Tenerife following a hantavirus outbreak.

Featured List: Yeah Yeah Yeahs

  • Band History: Formed in NYC in 2000; members include Karen O, Nick Zinner, and Brian Chase.
  • Discography: Released five studio albums between 2003 and 2022.
  • Accolades: Received nine awards from 35 nominations; multiple Grammy nominations for Best Alternative Music Album.

Featured Picture: Robert Pattinson

  • Career Overview: Known for transitioning from mainstream roles (Twilight, The Batman) to independent auteur cinema (The Lighthouse, Good Time).
  • Upcoming Projects: Mickey 17 (2025), The Odyssey (2026), and Dune: Part Three (2026).
  • Context: The featured photograph was taken at the 2025 Berlin International Film Festival.

Historical Anniversaries

  • 1958: Ben Carlin completed the first circumnavigation of the world in an amphibious vehicle.
  • 1985: Eleven members of the MOVE organization were killed in a police bombing raid in Philadelphia.
  • 2005: Between 187 and 1,500 people were killed during a government crackdown on protesters in Andijan, Uzbekistan.

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