Starwatch: Summer is the time to look for the constellation Sagittarius

At Comic Con’s buzziest panel, the director of Predator: Badlands dropped major news: Arnold Schwarzenegger might be back in the franchise, and fans got a sneak peek at the first 15 minutes of the new film. Alongside a fresh "Killer of Killers" ending tease, the hype for this sequel just went into overdrive.

Editor’s Note: For Predator die-hards, this is huge. Schwarzenegger’s potential return ties the new film to the original’s legacy, and that extended preview suggests the studio’s confident. It’s not just nostalgia—it’s a signal that Badlands could be the shot of adrenaline the franchise needs.

A new study suggests that adopting healthy habits—like eating well, staying active, and keeping socially engaged—can help reduce the risk of dementia, even for people with a genetic predisposition or other risk factors. It’s not a magic fix, but it’s a hopeful reminder that lifestyle choices really do matter for brain health.

Editor’s Note: Dementia is scary, and many people assume genetics dictate their fate. This research adds to growing evidence that daily choices—things we can actually control—might help delay or soften its impact. It’s empowering news, especially for those with family history or early concerns about cognitive decline.

A fresh study has found that babies delivered via planned C-section might have a slightly higher chance of developing acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), a type of childhood cancer. But before parents panic, experts are quick to point out that the overall risk remains extremely low—so this isn’t a reason to second-guess necessary C-sections. The research reinforces an existing link rather than uncovering something entirely new.

Editor’s Note: While the headline sounds alarming, the real takeaway here is nuance. C-sections save lives when medically needed, and the slight uptick in risk doesn’t outweigh their benefits in those cases. But for elective C-sections without a clear medical reason, this adds another layer to the conversation—reminding us that even routine procedures can have unexpected ripple effects. It’s a nudge for doctors and parents to weigh options carefully, not a call for blanket avoidance.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing for major changes to the federal program that compensates people who claim injuries from vaccines. He argues the current system is slow, underfunded, and stacked against claimants—something he wants to fix if he gains political influence. Critics, however, worry his proposals could undermine public trust in vaccines.

Editor’s Note: Vaccine safety is a hot-button issue, and Kennedy’s stance could reignite debates over how the government handles rare but serious side effects. Whether you see this as a needed reform or a risky move depends on your view of vaccines—but either way, it’s a story that could shape health policy and public opinion.

A group of missionaries is under fire for allegedly giving electronic gadgets to an isolated Amazon tribe—something indigenous advocates warn could have serious, even deadly, consequences. While it might seem harmless on the surface, introducing technology to communities with no immunity to outside diseases or cultural context for these devices could disrupt their way of life or expose them to dangers they aren’t equipped to handle.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about breaking rules—it’s about survival. Isolated tribes often have no resistance to common illnesses, and sudden contact can be catastrophic. Beyond health risks, forced modernization can erase cultures that have thrived independently for centuries. The story highlights a bigger tension between outside influence and the right of these communities to remain untouched.