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Wikipedia provides a vast, free encyclopedia covering a wide range of topics relevant to literature and cultural studies. Learners can access articles, in-depth information, and cross-references to explore various literary works, historical contexts, and cultural movements.
Overview
Added
March 17, 2026
Subject & domain
writing-reading · literature-cultural-studies
Grade range
Grade 6–Grade 12 (Senior)
Page kind
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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