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It’s Tuesday, May 28 — here’s what you’ll find in today’s newsletter:

• Spielberg’s new movie coming in 2026

• The phenomenon of teens leaving social media

• 4 quick hits of news from the last 24 hours

Spielberg’s new movie

Steven Spielberg is set to release a new film in summer 2026. Variety reports it may involve UFOs.

Fangoria.com is excited. He's returning to his “E.T.” roots with this one.

Screen Rant thinks it could mark a triumphant career revival -- some of his recent films haven't been blockbusters.

But a Redditor on r/Flicks isn't sure -- his old movies are iconic, but the new ones just aren't as culturally relevant.

Teens leaving social media

The Guardian: Some teens are ditching social media for real-world interactions and mental health.

The WSJ says that might not be good -- social media can actually boost confidence for teens with anxiety.

The Hill thinks it's a mixed bag -- some foster connection and creativity online, others just feel overwhelmed by drama.

A Redditor on r/ChangeMyView says it's the parents, not the platforms -- they need to monitor teen social media usage!

But NYT insists that we can't ignore social media's role in the teen mental health crisis. There's real tech-induced psychological damage.

Poll

1) T-Mobile's $4.4B deal with U.S. Cellular aims to boost its customer base and challenge AT&T and Verizon.

2) Israel's intensified attacks in Rafah force mass displacement, with Palestinians facing dire humanitarian conditions.

3) Jaylen Brown was surprised to win the series MVP after leading the Celtics to the NBA Finals, emphasizing team over self.

4) Pope Francis apologizes after being quoted using a vulgar term in discussions on the church's ban on gay priests.