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Darth Vader's light saber used in ‘I am your father’ duel sells for nearly $5 million
A light saber used by Darth Vader in the “Star Wars” movies “The Empire Strikes Back” and ”Return of the Jedi” sold Thursday for nearly $5 million in an auction | WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM
Darth Vader's light saber used in ‘I am your father’ duel sells for nearly $5 million
A light saber used by Darth Vader in the “Star Wars” movies “The Empire Strikes Back” and ”Return of the Jedi” sold Thursday for nearly $5 million in an auction | KCBS All News 106.9FM and 740AM
Darth Vader's light saber used in ‘I am your father’ duel sells for nearly $5 million
A light saber used by Darth Vader in the “Star Wars” movies “The Empire Strikes Back” and ”Return of the Jedi” sold Thursday for nearly $5 million in an auction | 104.1 FM KMOX
Health Brief: Childhood safety vaccine report remains in limbo
Plus: Drugmaker CEOs temper expectations for AI cures
Republican Setbacks Swell in the South With Stinging Loss in Mississippi
The Democrat Scott Colom’s stunning Senate upset punctuated a dismal midterm showing for the G.O.P. in a region they had dominated for years.
Fish prove every pregnancy is a battle
For the first time outside mammals, researchers discovered evidence for a genetic conflict between fish with a placenta and their developing babies.
Gov.-elect Donalds talks humility, higher ed, college sports in post-victory speech
In his first public appearance since his historic electoral victory, Gov.-elect Byron Donalds delivered a brief speech Thursday calling the results humbling. Donald’s 12-minute speech carried none of the partisan fire that has come to mark Gov. Ron DeSantis’s public appearances, and struck a more conciliatory message than his predecessor favored. ‘Elections are a mirror […]
Democrat Cindy Holscher is the next Kansas governor. How will the blue wave change politics?
With a Democrat retaining the governor's office in Kansas, and the legislature's veto-proof Republican supermajority broken by last week's election, it’ll be tough for both sides to pass their legislative goals.
Lanon Baccam tapped to lead Gov.-elect Rob Sand’s inauguration
Rob Sand has tapped Democrat Lanon Baccam to lead planning for his January 2027 inauguration, calling him a dedicated public servant.
Mountain View, Mo., restaurant falsely closed by fake health notice; police seek suspect
Mountain View Police are searching for a man accused of posting a fake health department notice at Taste of India, falsely claiming the restaurant was closed over health and safety concerns.
Democrat Cindy Holscher defeats Republican Ty Masterson in Kansas governor’s race
Holscher has prevailed in the Republican-leaning state and will succeed two-term Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly, NBC News projects.
Ithaca Places 115 Student-Athletes on Liberty League Fall Academic List
TROY, N.Y. – Liberty League commissioner Tracy King has announced that 840 fall sport student-athletes have qualified for the league's All-Academic Teams in their respective sports, marking the highest total for fall sports since the league began recognizing outstanding academic achievement. That total surpasses the 835 student-athletes who earned a place on the seven All-Academic Teams in the fall of 2021.
GOP lawmaker says party is focusing on ‘political power’ rather than people
Texas Rep. Chip Roy (R) issued a scathing rebuke of the Republican Party on Thursday, after his party lost control of both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections. Roy, who will depart …
El Niño threatens health, too—early warnings done right can save lives
As communities around the world shore up their infrastructure in anticipation of one of the most powerful El Niños on record in late 2026 and early 2027, they need to think about rising health risks, ...
Kane hails ‘incredible’ Wembley reception on historic England night
Harry Kane reflected on a “crazy few weeks” after celebrating his record-breaking England cap and Ballon d’Or win with the Wembley crowd.The England captain was honoured before kick-off against ...
Christopher Meloni’s 7 best ‘Law & Order: SVU’ episodes
Celebrate Christopher Meloni’s return to the Special Victims Unit with the most essential ‘Law & Order: SVU’ episodes featuring one half of our favorite TV duo.
Sen. Blumenthal says federal prosecutor attempting to investigate him for conducting an inquiry
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, who is set to chair the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations when the Democratic majority takes control of the Senate next year, said the implied investigation is baseless.
Jefferson McDonald returns to Franklin with rock and roll holiday spectacular
FRANKLIN – The Williamson County Performing Arts Center at Academy Park welcomes the return of pianist, comedian and actor Jefferson McDonald to Franklin, Tennessee, for his holiday production, “Great Jingle
This week in science: PTSD prediction, phishing while tired, an exoplanet
The regular news roundup with NPR's science podcast Short Wave covers a possible use for AI in emergency rooms, a distant planet and the link between cybersecurity and Daylight Saving Time.
Small Business Owners Are More Confident In Their Own Companies Than In The Economy, And Two-Thirds Use AI
Sixty-one percent of small business owners say they're optimistic about their own business
Amarillo massage business shut down for suspected illegal activities
A local massage business is closed by an emergency order.
Atlantic Menhaden Decisions Signal Increased Conservation Focus, But Largely Disregard Science and Public Input
This week, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission voted to reduce the coastwide catch limit and Chesapeake Bay reduction fishery catch cap for menhaden, a keystone forage fish, but the cuts are still inadequate to support striped bass and other predators.
Three Baltimore businesses robbed hours apart, suspects may have been teens
Masked suspects claiming to be armed hit a Royal Farms, Valentino’s Restaurant and a 7-Eleven within about three hours, and a manager says they appeared to be teens.
Fayetteville to close parts of entertainment district streets to traffic Saturday
Fayetteville will close parts of streets in its entertainment district to vehicle traffic Saturday evening as a trial effort to improve pedestrian safety.
Sarah Paulson, 51, responds to rumors that she’s had plastic surgery
‘American Horror Story’ star Sarah Paulson is addressing rumors that she’s had plastic surgery done to ‘my lips, my forehead, everything.’
Hackensack Meridian Health Expert Weighs in on Updated ACS Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines
The American Cancer Society has updated its prostate cancer screening guidelines, offering specific, age-based recommendations for PSA blood tests and emphasizing secondary testing before performing biopsies. A Hackensack Meridian Health urologic oncology expert weighs in.
25 Thoughts I Had After Watching 'The Family Stone' For the First Time
The Family Stone is always all over TikTok during the holiday season, with people dissecting left and right whether the 2000's Christmas movie actually good or actually bad. Until now, I actually hadn...
Climate change made Indonesian fires more severe, scientists say
By David Stanway SINGAPORE, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Wildfires that hit large parts of Indonesia from August to October and plunged much of Southeast Asia into hazardous smoke were made much worse by "
Students learn about fire science and more with CTE Tuesdays
Students at Sevier Middle School got a peak behind the curtain of a firefighter's life with a fire science-focused CTE Tuesday.
Mansour Abbas’s Hamas Bargain Exposes Political Islam’s Double Standard
A Terror Label Offered in Return for Political Partnership Is Not an Ideological Break
Julianne Hough reacts to ‘DWTS’ comment about doing ‘intimate’ dances with brother Derek
Julianne Hough reacted to the ‘Dancing With the Stars’ comment about doing ‘intimate’ dances with her brother Derek Hough.
Despite a 1960 doomsday prediction, the world won't end today
In 1960, three scientists predicted that the world would end on November 13, 2026, due to overpopulation. Here's why they were wrong.
Colom’s historic Senate win could reshape Mississippi’s political future: Analysis
The question is whether his victory can establish a lasting realignment.
Affordable housing, new Indiana Senate leadership, Clark County voting controversy
State Shield, a nonprofit organization describing itself as "equipping state leaders to defend against hostile foreign threats," on Thursday released its second annual Legislative Scorecard, "recognizing states that strengthened protections
Q&A: From seed funding to scientific breakthroughs
The MIT Global Seed Funds are designed to do more than launch research projects — they build international partnerships that make ambitious science possible. MIT professor of biology Matt Shoulders describes the program and explains its profound influence on his career to date.
How the 7 healthcare workers who just got elected to Congress plan to fix our broken system
Abdul El-Sayed, Annie Andrews, and Kristina Knickerbocker aren’t just new members of the House and Senate — they’re also medical professionals.
Chevron to restart Iowa biodiesel facility through Landus partnership
Chevron U.S.A. Inc. announced plans to resume operations at its biodiesel production facility in Ralston, Iowa, supported by a feedstock supply agreement with Iowa-based Landus Cooperative. Chevron idled the facility in 2024 following a downturn in the biodiesel market. The plant has an annual production capacity of nearly 42 million gallons of biodiesel and will…
Kalshi Severs Its Relationship With Donald Trump Jr.
The country’s largest prediction market says it ended its contract with the president’s eldest son after his investment firm took a larger stake in its prime competitor.
How Wisconsin’s political landscape changed in the 2026 election
A county-by-county analysis shows where Democrats gained ground across Wisconsin — and where Republicans held or strengthened their support.
Democrats gather in Denver for post-midterms introspection-turned-celebration
The two-day What's Next conference, hosted by a new group called Majority Democrats, was put on politicos' calendars months ago as another stepping stone as the party charted its way out of its post-2024 political wilderness.
Give Disco Research Assistant a Spin
AIs do what they’re trained to do. You need to know that next time you think that any AI is a perfectly objective oracle.
'Like writing and directing your own movie': Live Science readers share whether they'd learn to lucid dream if they could
Over 300 Live Science readers responded to a recent poll about whether they'd train themselves to lucid dream if they could.
Boone Health to be sold to Ardent Health | Boone County
Boone Health will be sold to Ardent Health, a for-profit Tennessee-based healthcare company that expands into Missouri with the transaction.
Doctor on frontlines of Todd County measles outbreak says it could ‘overwhelm’ health system
The measles outbreak in central Minnesota’s Todd County accounts for 85 percent of cases recorded in the state.
University of Kentucky to Ban 'Political Activity' on University Devices
A new policy under development at the University of Kentucky, which some say would restrict their First Amendment rights, would constrain what students, faculty and staff can post using university devices and Internet.
Anne Frank exhibit at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry underlines the widespread appeal of denialism
The routine objects and ordinary facts of Anne Frank's life are part of what makes her story so compelling. Objects and facts that are rejected by those who refuse to understand the lesson she offers.
Bookwaves/Artwaves - November 12, 2026: Mary Roach, America’s Funniest Science Author, Part Two, 2026
Mary Roach, whose latest book is "Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy," now out in paperback, in conversation with host Richard Wolinsky. Recorded by computer September 15, 2026. The author of several non-fiction works that examine specific areas of life that are rarely covered elsewhere, Mary Roach brings a sharp eye and excellent research skills to explain how things work, how they don’t work, and the various things that happen in between.
DCCA outlines steps to improve the Hawaiʻi’s business registration system, address processing delays
The Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs today outlined steps to improve the state’s business registration system and address processing delays affecting Hawaiʻi businesses.
Trump pulls Vance from Iran talks, saying 'we don't need a deal'
The reassignment came as Vance and other Republicans have blamed the Iran war for the party's sweeping losses in last week's midterm elections.
Current M&A market rewards certainty, strategic fit
The mergers and acquisitions market is active but sharply divided. Large strategic deals are moving, while middle-market transactions are slower and more uncertain, panelists said during Faegre Drinker’s annual M&A Conference on Oct. 29. Callie Grossman, director at Piper Sandler; Megan Winge, vice president at NCP; and Zane Hendricks, managing partner at Midwest Growth Partners,…
Will the state legislature take up independent redistricting?
With power shakeups coming in January at the General Assembly, incoming Democrats could consider an independent redistricting commission.
‘The Two Popes’ Producer Mark Bauch Launches Film & TV Company One Day’s Walk
EXCLUSIVE: Producer Mark Bauch is opening the doors to One Day’s Walk, a film and television production company dedicated to championing visionary filmmakers, bold original storytelling and entertainm...
Payers Push Autism Operators to Redefine Success
Growing demand and rapidly rising spending, along with negative headlines about individual providers' billing practices, have increased scrutiny around
Payers Push Autism Operators to Redefine Success
Growing demand and rapidly rising spending, along with negative headlines about individual providers' billing practices, have increased scrutiny around
Mississippians celebrate Democrat Scott Colom’s historic win
The breathtaking victory that solidified the Democrats’ ascendance in Washington and the potential for a political realignment in the South.
Diabetes in the Americas: 112 million adults live with the disease as gaps in diagnosis and treatment persist
More than 4 in 10 people living with diabetes worldwide are unaware they have the condition. Ahead of World Diabetes Day, PAHO calls for stronger early detection and primary health care, as well as measures to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes and its complications.
OpenAI launches security products, tells orgs they’re doomed if they don’t use them
Meanwhile, a group of nonprofits sue AI giants and cite AI-driven cyberattacks
Colom's win in Mississippi puts political change to the test
Colom's victory offers a blueprint — and a reality check.
Braves sign former Dodgers relief pitcher Evan Phillips to contract
While still unsure if the season will start on time, the Braves add to their collection of bullpen arms.
How science informs author Emily St. John Mandel’s fiction
The author of Station Eleven talks science, fiction, and doppelgängers.
Panthers' Week 10 injury report still looking good on Thursday
The Panthers' injury report from Thursday looked pretty good. But they did hold out one player from practice.
UND Center for Rural Health highlights National Rural Health Day on ‘North Dakota Today’
Director Jacob Warren discusses the importance of rural health care and the Center's work supporting communities across North Dakota
Regents select UI political science professor as Center for Intellectual Freedom director after their first choice turns down the job
For the second time in less than a month, it appears the University of Iowa’s Center for Intellectual Freedom finally has a director. On Oct. 20, the Board of Regents announced it had selected Carson Holloway of the University of Nebraska at Omaha to be the center’s director from three finalists for the job. Last […]
California voters overhaul recall elections, pass Democratic-backed Prop. 5
California voters approved changing the state’s recall process, requiring separate elections to remove and replace an elected official
FIFA fails to stop UEFA disclosure order over World Cup investor plan
A New York court has thrown out world football governing body FIFA's application to stop European football ruling body UEFA’s disclosure order against Thrive Capital and JP Morgan surrounding the doomed FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal. FIFA president Gianni Infantino had sought to set up FFE to run the commercial interests of the World Cup and its other competitions, with private investors holding a minority stake, although the plan was abandoned in August after being rejected by three co
Scientists Discover California Has Way More Bugs Than Anyone Imagined
California is teeming with thousands of insect species science has yet to name, and its wild places hold more distinct worlds of tiny creatures than researchers realized. California is home to an astonishing variety of insects, from the deserts of the Mojave to the forests of the Sierra Nevada. But scientists are discovering that the
Merv Griffin’s SoCal desert oasis, entertainment venue hits market for $24M
A Southern California estate once owned by TV host and media mogul Merv Griffin is on the market. Griffin’s former 40-acre property at 81345 Avenue 54 in La Quinta is on the market for $23.9 million, Robb Report reported. The Agency’s Zach Goldsmith and Mauricio Umansky share the listing. The Agency ranked fourth in The Real Deal’s most recent Los Angeles County brokerage rankings, claiming $3.3 billion in on-market transactions on homes above $1 million from July 1, 2025 to July 1, 2026. The seller is Newport Beach-based real estate investor Mark Majerovic, who purchased the Coachella Valley property in […]
NASCAR Fans Tear Into Sanctioning Body After Homestead Ratings Drop
NASCAR’s season finale at Homestead delivered plenty of on-track drama, but its television audience tells a less encouraging story. Kyle Larson entered the weekend with the championship almost secured after a dominant Chase campaign, leaving the remaining contenders fighting for the race win and pride.
Dan Hicks shared the TV stage in golf and got plenty in return. Expect anything different?
Dan Hicks is being remembered as a TV broadcaster who made sure every voice was heard | Talk 1370
Alaska judge rules a request by Peltola campaign for ballot data in Senate race is 'not reasonable'
An Alaska judge ruled Wednesday that a request by Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Mary Peltola's campaign for a list of absentee voters whose ballots have been rejected is “not reasonable,” particularly given the time crunch election officials face as they continue counting ballots from last week's election.
L.A.’s Urbanist in Chief
Los Angeles elected Nithya Raman, an urban planner and democratic socialist, as their next mayor. She wants to bring more housing and transit to a city known for traffic and sprawl.
New study reveals gaps in healthcare, access to benefits for veterans
A new report highlights gaps in health care and support for veterans long after active-duty service ends.
Business Profile: Hopkinton welcomes new veterinary practice
Pet owners in Hopkinton have a new option for traditional veterinary care. Upper Charles Animal Hospital, based in Bellingham, recently opened a satellite
Amazon Business and AWS Marketplace Combine Hardware and Software in Procurement Storefront
The storefront gives procurement departments a way to direct employees toward selected offerings while placing Amazon Business hardware and supplies alongside AWS Marketplace software and services.
Will rural health funding offset Vermont’s Medicaid cuts?
New federal funding aims to bolster rural health care, but questions remain about whether it will offset the impact of Medicaid cuts.
Event gives adults the chance to relive the nostalgia of science fairs
Dual Citizen Brewing Company events manager Caitlin Searls and Starbase Minnesota executive director Melanie Peters shared more about why they wanted to bring back the science fair for adults.
As Bears stadium talks heat up in Springfield, 2 suburbs want a seat at the table
Rolling Meadows and Palatine say their residents will be directly impacted by a potential new stadium at the former racetrack in neighboring Arlington Heights.
Jake Dickert agrees to new Wake Forest contract, rebuffing coaching carousel interest
The new long-term deal boosts staff and roster salary pools while shutting down outside interest from open jobs like Florida State as the No. 13 Demon Deacons push for an ACC title
Major Microsoft Outlook Outage Leaves People With Email Jobs Unable to Email
Microsoft says its systems are experiencing “elevated loads” as the company races to end an outage impacting its business and enterprise customers.
Doom Developer id Software Confirms Work on New Game, Will Be Directed by Hugo Martin
At Xbox's 25th anniversary celebration at its Fan Fest event in Seattle, id Software confirmed that it is working on a new game, wrapping up last year's Doom: The Dark Ages with the release of the upcoming Slaughter Mode on November 16.
Slaughter Mode arrives to DOOM: The Dark Ages
Tear through endless & unpredictable waves of demons, carving out your personal best scores and unlocking rewards in this new endless survival challenge mode for DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations.
Zurich North American premiums rise 5% as construction business grows
Zurich Insurance Group on Thursday reported a 5% increase in North American property/casualty gross written premiums for the first nine months of 2026, driven by growth in construction…
‘Mimicking’ fasting for longevity and disease prevention | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Valter Longo delivered the 21st annual Stare-Hegsted Lecture on the potential health benefits of the nutritional program he designed.
The Politics Hour: Montgomery County's new era
Montgomery County Executive-elect Will Jawando talks top priorities and Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember-elect Aparna Raj on how the city can afford universal child care.
Wake Forest Announces Long-Term Contract Extension For Jake Dickert
Wake Forest announced on Thursday that head football coach Jake Dickert has signed a long-term contract extension. officially ending rumors about his departure.
Who will be inducted into California Hall of Fame this year? See photos of the inductees
The 20th class of the California Hall of Fame will be officially inducted at a December ceremony. See who will be inducted.
Fayetteville announces entertainment district road closures for Saturday evening
The city of Fayetteville has announced a pair of road closures in downtown for Saturday night.
Patrick Stewart's widow Sunny Ozell shares tribute to late actor
Sunny Ozell, the widow of late actor Patrick Stewart, has shared a tribute to him two weeks after his death. 'We left nothing unsaid.'
Where will Ebola spread next? Travel patterns offer clues
As the Ebola outbreak in the DRC grows, a Northeastern public health professor shows how travel data can predict where cases appear next.
Radiology Business Forty Under 40 Class of 2026
The award celebrates the nation’s most accomplished radiology professionals under the age of 40 (as of January 1, 2027) who are making the greatest impact across imaging.
Chinese scientists cool atoms to near absolute zero in record-breaking space experiment
Scientists on China's Tiangong space station used a laser trap to cool a clump of atoms to just above absolute zero, setting a new record.
Mankato business selects local veteran for Helmet for Heroes program
Schmidt Siding and Windows and Gutter Helmet selected a local veteran named Dave for the third year of the Helmet for Heroes program, owner Pete Matejcek said in an “In the Spotlight” interview with Lisa Kaye.
From Paramedic to Patient: Doug’s Experience With Lung Cancer and Clinical Research
After a broken arm led to an unexpected stage IV non-small cell lung cancer diagnosis, retired paramedic Doug Bickerstaff shares his experience receiving care and participating in a targeted therapy clinical trial.
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang regime change a warning to companies and investors everywhere, business expert cautions
Concentration of U.S. economic power in a handful of foundational tech companies led by outsized personalities creates deep structural vulnerability, business futurist Doug Stephens warns.
Business of Sports: Fishing for fun, fishing for ‘life’
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Forever my Jodeci
Y’all know nothing but death could’ve kept me from seeing one of my favorite groups kick off their milestone tour celebrating the 35th anniversary of the “Forever My Lady” album in my city. So, you can best believe I was perched up in Stifel Wednesday night with Jodeci boots laced halfway up! I got exactly […]