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Carrie at 50: the bloody history of Stephen King’s audacious debut novel

Today we celebrate the 50th anniversary of "Carrie," the novel that marked the beginning of Stephen King's illustrious career in literature, a journey spanning several decades that has left a significant mark on the horror genre and beyond.

Born in Maine in 1947, a state that forms the backdrop for many of his narratives, King was initially an English teacher before gaining widespread recognition with "Carrie" and its subsequent film adaptation in 1976, which tells the story of a marginalized high school girl. King played a pivotal role in reinvigorating the horror genre during the 1970s and 1980s, earning acclaim for creating deeply relatable characters and settings that resonate with a sense of realism. His literary repertoire includes over 60 novels, with more than 30 achieving bestseller status, featuring renowned titles such as "The Shining" and "It," alongside works transcending horror like the novella adapted into "The Shawshank Redemption."

King's influence extends beyond literature, having inspired a multitude of storytellers, including JJ Abrams and the Duffer Brothers. His most recent work, "Holly," was published just last year, continuing his legacy of contribution to contemporary fiction.

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Dow closes 500 points lower, its 4th straight losing session and worst day since March 2023: Live updates

Stocks experienced a significant downturn on Thursday, marked by heightened volatility as traders awaited the release of the March employment data. Surging oil prices and concerns that the Federal Reserve might delay interest rate reductions further soured the market mood.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell sharply by 530.16 points, or 1.35%, finishing the day at 38,596.98. This downturn represented the Dow's most severe decline since March 2023 and marked its fourth consecutive day of losses. The S&P 500 also felt the pressure, dropping 1.23% to settle at 5,147.21, while the Nasdaq Composite declined by 1.40%, ending the session at 16,049.08.

Notably, the key indexes plummeted significantly towards the end of the trading day, shedding over 2% from their peak levels during the session. The Dow, in particular, exhibited dramatic fluctuations, with over an 860-point difference between its highest and lowest points of the day.

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NASA picks 3 teams to design the next generation of moon buggy

NASA has selected three space firms to develop proposals for a new lunar rover, setting the stage for a competitive process that will ultimately decide which vehicle will journey to the moon. Intuitive Machines, Lunar Outpost, and Venturi Astrolab are the companies tasked with designing these durable moon buggies, envisioned to transport astronauts across the lunar surface. The final selection for the contract will occur as early as next year following an intensive evaluation period.

Over the next 12 months, each company will undergo a "feasibility phase," culminating in a presentation of their preliminary design reviews. Following this phase, NASA will initiate a competitive bidding process, issuing a request for proposals to the three contenders. This process will result in the selection of a final awardee.

The winning company will not only design the lunar terrain vehicle (LTV) but also oversee its launch and lunar landing, aiming to have the rover operational before the Artemis V mission. This mission is tentatively scheduled for no earlier than 2029, marking a significant milestone in NASA's lunar exploration initiatives.

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