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11/15/2025

Twin Cities Con drew an estimated 30,000–35,000 attendees to the Minneapolis Convention Center for its fifth annual event last weekend, featuring more than 800 vendors and artists across four exhibit halls.

Celebrities included Brendan Fraser and other legendary “The Mummy” cast members.

For three days, fans mingled with creators, cosplayed in amazing outfits, and attended panels, transforming Minneapolis into a true Metropolis.

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11/15/2025

Twin Cities Con welcomed an estimated 30K+ fans for its 5th year in Minneapolis last weekend, with 800+ artists, cosplayers, and more also in attendance. We went to the event and asked some of them what they thought of the convention.

Twin Cities Con celebrated its fifth year in Minneapolis with what may have been its biggest edition yet, expanding its space and programming while maintaining a deeply local feel. Over tens of thousands of fans filled the convention center, exploring booths, attending autograph sessions with stars....

11/13/2025

After 43 days, President Trump signed a bipartisan bill reopening the U.S. government through Jan. 30, 2026. The record-long shutdown halted pay for over a million workers and cost billions, with health-care and spending battles still ahead.

President Trump signed a bipartisan bill Nov. 12 ending the 43-day federal shutdown — the longest in U.S. history. The deal funds agencies through Jan. 30, 2026, secures back pay for workers, and sets up another funding showdown early next year.

11/12/2025

ROUND 2: After an absolutely epic night of northern lights, we're gearing up for another round tonight. Once again, expectations for an intense geomagnetic storm are high. The map below showcases our in-house high resolution model cloud cover data, valid 10pm ET. Poor viewing in red, clear skies in green. Stay tuned!

11/12/2025

A strong solar storm lit up skies across the Upper Midwest Tuesday night, with the northern lights visible from Iowa to Hibbing and even over Minneapolis. Experts say more aurora activity is possible overnight.

A strong solar storm lit up skies across the Upper Midwest Tuesday night, with the northern lights visible from Iowa to Hibbing and even over Minneapolis. Experts say more aurora activity is possible overnight.

11/11/2025

Host Anthony Desiato presents an epic roundup of the past year's Superman comics with a trio of guests! Listen here or wherever you subscribe.

Host Anthony Desiato presents an epic roundup of the past year's Superman comics with a trio of guests! In the main segment, Anthony and guest Jermaine "Lord Retail" Exum (Acme Comics) dig into "Action Comics" no.1087-1091 by Mark Waid & Skylar Patridge — aka the first arc featuring Clark as Super...

11/11/2025

11/11/2025

A Jimmy Olsen spinoff is reportedly in early development at DC Studios. If fully greenlit, the series could bring a grounded perspective to DC’s evolving film and television lineup while highlighting one of DC's most underutilized, yet iconic, characters.

A potential new DC series centered on Superman’s trusted friend and Daily Planet photographer Jimmy Olsen is reportedly in the works — though insiders stress it’s still in the very early stages of development.

11/11/2025

Sudan's war is intensifying as reports of mass killings, famine, and displaced civilians rise. The RSF has taken control of El Fasher in Darfur, and humanitarian aid is on the brink of collapse.

Reports of famine, mass killings and mounting displacement in El Fasher mark one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises as the Rapid Support Forces takes pivotal ground.

11/10/2025

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11/10/2025

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis, who asked the justices to reconsider Obergefell v. Hodges, the 2015 ruling that guaranteed same-sex couples the right to marry. The decision leaves the precedent intact and preserves nationwide marriage equality, at least for the moment.

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