Is bedtime cuddling the secret to happier relationships? Study reveals benefits that strengthen the bond
Twelve-year-old Anya Hannan aims to inspire ocean and wildlife preservation with her debut book, "The Resort." Featuring a turtle named Tiffany and her friend Polly, the story addresses ocean pollution and environmental imbalance. Anya, a young conservation advocate from Singapore, emphasizes that "even the smallest voices can make big waves," aligning her work with UN Sustainable Development Goal 14.
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- Time of India
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Lori Granger (India Flower), an outcast due to rumours surrounding her mother, runs for prom queen against the popular "Wolfpack," led by Tiffany Falconer (Fina Strazza). Vice Principal Brekenridge sees prom as a fresh start for the school, but the night before, candidate Christy Renault (Ariana Greenblatt) is murdered by a masked killer. On prom night, Lori arrives with her best friend Megan (Suzanna Son). A prank gone wrong creates a rift between them. Meanwhile, members of the Wolfpack and their dates are picked off one by one, Linda and Bobby are murdered, and Debbie dies in the basement. Lori receives anonymous flowers, while Tiffany taunts her about her mother's past. A dance-off ends with Lori stealing the spotlight, embarrassing Tiffany. After Tyler dumps Tiffany and flirts with Lori, he's murdered by the killer. Megan suspects the killer is Devlin, the vice principal's son, but Lori dismisses her theory. 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Pink Villa
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Hindustan Times
18-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Is bedtime cuddling the secret to happier relationships? Study reveals benefits that strengthen the bond
Twelve-year-old Anya Hannan aims to inspire ocean and wildlife preservation with her debut book, "The Resort." Featuring a turtle named Tiffany and her friend Polly, the story addresses ocean pollution and environmental imbalance. Anya, a young conservation advocate from Singapore, emphasizes that "even the smallest voices can make big waves," aligning her work with UN Sustainable Development Goal 14.
