[City, State] – [Date: e.g., July 15, 2026] – In an era marked by unprecedented challenges for independent publishing, Uncanny Magazine, the multi-award-winning online speculative fiction journal, has embarked on its thirteenth annual Kickstarter campaign. The initiative, titled "Uncanny Magazine Year 13: The Space Unicorn Believes in YOU!&quo
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Crunchyroll and Starz Forge Strategic Streaming Alliance, Offering Discounted Bundle via Prime Video Channels
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