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06/18/2026

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of “Superman Returns” with the latest episode of the Krypton Report podcast. Tyler Patrick is joined by special guest Logan to review the film’s prequel comics and discuss Tom King’s acclaimed “Superman: Up in the Sky.”

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Celebrate the 20th anniversary of “Superman Returns” with the latest episode of the Krypton Report podcast. Tyler Patrick is joined by special guest Logan to review the film’s prequel comics and discuss Tom King’s acclaimed “Superman: Up in the Sky.” The episode also looks at the future ...

06/18/2026

The Minneapolis Institute of Art is sending 164 works by 46 American artists to France as part of its first transatlantic collection exchange. "Flying Colors" opens June 27 at the Musée d'art moderne et contemporain de Saint-Étienne.

The Minneapolis Institute of Art and the Musée d'art moderne et contemporain de Saint-Étienne are launching a major bilateral collection exchange, with an exhibition of 164 American artworks opening in France on June 27.

06/18/2026

Federal prosecutors indicted 15 members of Direct Action Minnesota on conspiracy charges tied to anti-ICE protests during Operation Metro Surge. As defendants made their first court appearances Tuesday in St. Paul, U.S. Marshals deployed pepper spray and flash bangs against protesters gathered outside the federal courthouse. Defense attorneys call the charges an overreach.

Federal prosecutors charged 15 members of Direct Action Minnesota with conspiracy to impede federal officers during Minnesota's immigration crackdown. Protests outside the St. Paul federal courthouse turned confrontational Tuesday as U.S. Marshals deployed pepper spray and flash bangs.

06/17/2026

DC has announced "Superman: The Stranger," a new six-issue Black Label series by Wes Craig. Set in a 1938 Art Deco Metropolis, it strips the Man of Steel back to his Golden Age roots. No. 1 hits shelves Sept. 2.
https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/06/17/superman-the-stranger-black-label/

06/16/2026

Digging for Kryptonite host Anthony Desiato and the hosts of Supergirl Radio (Rebecca Johnson & Morgan Glennon) count down their Top 10 episodes of the CBS/CW television series "Supergirl" starring Melissa Benoist!

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https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/06/16/supergirl-starring-melissa-benoist-top-10-episode-countdown/

06/16/2026

A coalition of 65 organizations, including Consumer Reports, Sierra Club and Moms Across America, filed a petition Tuesday urging the FDA to end routine antibiotic use in livestock. More than 70% of antibiotics sold in the U.S. go to the meat industry, contributing to 35,000 deaths annually from antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

A coalition of 65 organizations filed a rulemaking petition with the FDA on Tuesday urging the agency to withdraw approval for routine antibiotic use in food-producing animals, citing a growing public health crisis tied to antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

06/16/2026

The FBI thwarted an alleged plot to bomb and kill government officials at UFC Freedom 250 at the White House last Sunday. Five men from four states are now in custody, accused of planning to use explosive drones to force an evacuation and snipers to fire on the fleeing crowd, according to Government Officials.

The FBI thwarted an alleged multi-phase terror plot targeting last Sunday's UFC Freedom 250 event on the White House South Lawn, arresting five men across four states who allegedly planned explosive drone strikes and sniper attacks on government officials.

06/16/2026

Alan and Rob reunite on the All Star Superfan Podcast after a lengthy hiatus, tiptoeing away from the DC Universe to discuss whether or not "Masters of the Universe" has the power and the triumphant return of Agent 007 to the world of videogames in "007 First Light."

https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/06/16/no-81-masters-of-the-universe-and-007-first-light-review-discussion/

06/15/2026

The Daily Planet is hosting a community screening of "Supergirl" on June 25 at Emagine Willow Creek in Plymouth, MN. Attendees meet at 5:30 p.m. before the 6 p.m. show. Space is limited, registration is first-come, first-served, and a $10 ticket reimbursement is required to confirm your spot. RSVP now!

The Daily Planet is hosting a community screening of "Supergirl" on June 25 at Emagine Willow Creek in Plymouth. Space is limited and registration is first come, first served.

06/15/2026

On the latest from The House of El, Sam Witwer - known for his iconic "monster" roles like "Smallville's" Davis Bloome/Doomsday and Star Wars' Darth Maul - reflects on his time in "Smallville," what he regrets about the way things were left for Davis and how Doomsday is the perfect opponent for Superman.

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https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/06/13/shoe-sam-witwer/