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The LOIS & CLARK TV Mixtapes Vol. I — The ROMANCE Across Four Seasons Host Anthony Desiato and guest Matt Truex (Lois & Clark'd) dig into the romance between Lois and Clark, portrayed by Teri Hatcher and Dean Cain, across four seasons of "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman."

On the latest from Digging for Kryptonite, host Anthony Desiato and guest Matt Truex (Lois & Clark'd) dig into the romance between Lois and Clark, portrayed by Teri Hatcher and Dean Cain, across four seasons of "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman."

Allison Mack sparks outrage with podcast appearance Allison Mack, known to audiences worldwide as Clark Kent's childhood best friend Chloe Sullivan on "Smallville," returned to public attention that week with an appearance on Michael Rosenbaum’s "Inside of You" podcast.

Allison Mack, a former "Smallville" star convicted in the NXIVM sex cult case, recently appeared on Michael Rosenbaum’s podcast, causing frustration among fans for giving her a platform on issues of accountability and redemption.

East Phillips urban farm misses purchase deadline after state funding collapses The East Phillips Neighborhood Institute fell $5.7 million short of its agreement to buy the former Roof Depot site after promised state funding failed to advance, leaving the long-planned community urban farm in doubt.

A community-owned urban farm initiative at the old Roof Depot site in south Minneapolis has faced a setback as organizers missed the purchase deadline, falling $5.7 million short due to lack of state funding.

Owámniyomni Okhódayapi: Dakota-led design to reconnect community and river in Minneapolis Owámniyomni Okhódayapi reveals a Dakota-led design to restore land, water, and bluffs at St. Anthony Falls in Minneapolis. Construction begins spring 2026, aiming to restore habitats and honor Dakota culture.

Owámniyomni Okhódayapi reveals a Dakota-led design to restore land, water, and bluffs at St. Anthony Falls in Minneapolis. Construction begins spring 2026, aiming to restore habitats and honor Dakota culture.

Met Council awards $15.75 million for transit-connected housing across Twin Cities The Metropolitan Council awarded $15.75 million to 15 Twin Cities housing and redevelopment projects, adding or preserving nearly 2,500 homes and expanding access to transit, jobs, and services across the metro.

The Met Council is awarding $15.75 million for 15 Twin Cities transit-connected housing projects across the metro.

Government shutdown ends after 43 days, longest in U.S. history President Trump signed a bipartisan deal to reopen the government through Jan. 30, 2026, after a record 43-day shutdown disrupted millions of Americans and federal services nationwide.

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.

Aurora Borealis lights up Midwest, even outshining Minneapolis’s skyline 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.

Comics Roundup ’25: Superboy in Action, Superman Unlimited, Krypto, & More! Host Anthony Desiato presents an epic roundup of the past year's Superman comics with a trio of guests!

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.

New Jimmy Olsen show reportedly in early development at DC Studios 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.

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.

Sudan war escalates as mass atrocities deepen in Darfur and Kordofan 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.

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.

Supreme Court declines to revisit same-sex marriage ruling, leaving Obergefell intact The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a case that sought to overturn its 2015 ruling legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide, signaling that the landmark decision remains settled law—for now.

The Supreme Court declined to revisit Obergefell v. Hodges, leaving marriage equality legal nationwide.

Senate moves to end record shutdown After more than 40 days without a budget, the longest government shutdown in U.S. history may be nearing an end as the Senate advances a short-term spending measure.

The Senate has advanced a stopgap bill after eight Senate Democrats parted from leadership and joined Republicans in an effort to reopen the federal government after 41 days of shutdown. The measure still faces hurdles in the House and with President Trump.

Marsh & Willie are MARRIED! Plus, Getting Back on Track Marsh and Willie are married and I love their love! Then getting back and getting things back in order.

Abbie Wells’ friends Marsh and Willie are married, and their love story takes center stage in this week’s Abbie’s Adventures. From a Savannah celebration to settling back in at home, Abbie shares moments of joy, organization, and a few surprises along the way.

Nomark: the watchman of Minneapolis In a city searching for connection, one masked man is quietly watching over his community — not with force, but with focus.

A masked young man known only as Nomark is quietly watching over his community — not with force, but focus. Meet our first Metropolitan of the Month.

Supreme Court blocks full SNAP benefit payments Millions of Americans remain in limbo after the Supreme Court temporarily blocked lower-court rulings that ordered the Trump administration to restore full food-stamp benefits during the ongoing federal shutdown.

The Supreme Court temporarily blocked court orders requiring the Trump administration to restore full SNAP benefits, leaving millions without food aid as the shutdown enters its 38th day.

Rebuilding ‘Smallville:’ Canadian creator revives the Superman hometown inside SimCity 4 Derek Pearce has spent years reconstructing Clark Kent’s hometown Smallville, brick by brick, street by street, inside the classic city-building game SimCity 4. His ambitious digital project is turning the beloved early-2000s series into an interactive comic world.

Canadian creator Derek Pearce is rebuilding Smallville inside SimCity 4, transforming Clark Kent’s hometown into an explorable, comic-style world that honors the iconic series.

Minnesota to offer grants to support new farmer-owned cooperatives The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is opening applications for a program that helps emerging agricultural cooperatives plan, launch, and grow their operations across the state.

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is offering up to $185,000 in grants to help new farmer-owned cooperatives plan and grow. Applications are due Jan. 5, 2026.

The Wedding of Superman | ‘Adventures of Superman’ 4×08 Host Anthony Desiato and guest Daniel Sanchez break down "The Wedding of Superman" (Season 4, Episode 8) from "Adventures of Superman" starring George Reeves, in which Lois — overwhelmed with reading the paper's lovelorn letters — dreams that Superman finally proposes marriage.

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Daniel Sanchez break down "The Wedding of Superman" (Season 4, Episode 8) from "Adventures of Superman" starring George Reeves, in which Lois — overwhelmed with reading the paper's lovelorn letters — dreams that Superman finally proposes marriage.

Federal government enters longest shutdown in U.S. history The federal government’s shutdown crossed the 37-day mark, making it the longest in U.S. history. The stalemate, centered on funding the government and extending key health‐care subsidies, is affecting hundreds of thousands of workers and rippling across the economy.

The U.S. federal government has entered its longest-ever shutdown at 37 days, with hundreds of thousands of workers affected, economic data stalled and political gridlock deepening under President Donald Trump.

Summers of Superman

On the latest Super House of El, Derek and Luke discuss some of their favorite moments from the past summer from the worlds of "Superman" and "Smallville," and look ahead to the future.

Federal shutdown delays SNAP benefits, Minneapolis steps up local aid As the federal shutdown enters its 36th day, thousands of Minneapolis families face hunger as SNAP payments remain frozen. City leaders and nonprofits are stepping in to help.

As the federal shutdown stalls SNAP benefits, Minneapolis is stepping in with emergency aid to help feed families. Learn how to support local food shelves and sustainability efforts across the city on our site.

Assassination of Uruapan mayor during Day of the Dead sparks protests and federal response Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodríguez, the mayor of Uruapan, was fatally shot while attending a Day of the Dead event in the city center on Nov. 1. The federal government said the alleged shooter was killed at the scene and two suspects have been arrested; the killing has sparked protests across Michoacán, including demonstrators who broke into the state government palace in Morelia.

Carlos Manzo, Uruapan’s mayor, was killed at a Day of the Dead event; the government says the shooter was killed and two suspects arrested. President Sheinbaum vowed justice as protests swept Michoacán and demonstrators broke into the state government palace.

Northern lights dance across Minnesota skies overnight Skywatchers from northeast Twin Cities to the Iron Range were treated to a surprise aurora display late Wednesday night after strong geomagnetic activity.

Northern lights were visible across Minnesota from Forest Lake to Hibbing overnight as a geomagnetic disturbance lit up the skies.

"Batman" no.1 heads into a third printing with a new variant cover and updated trade dress. "Batman" no.2 also gets a second printing as the series continues to sell out. Available December 3 in comic shops and digitally.

Trump Administration to reduce traffic at 40 airports The Trump administration will reduce flights at 40 major U.S. airports if the federal shutdown continues, citing staffing shortages among FAA controllers and TSA officers working without pay.

The Trump administration will reduce flights at 40 major U.S. airports if the federal shutdown continues, citing staffing shortages among FAA controllers and TSA officers working without pay.

‘DC K.O.’ no.1 returns to press for second printing The hit comic "DC K.O." no.1 by Scott Snyder and Javi Fernández sold out fast, prompting DC to launch a second printing. The reprint features updated trade dress and a new variant cover by Dan Mora, with related tie-ins also returning for fans.

"DC K.O." no.1 returns for a second printing with new variant covers and tie-in issues after the first issue sold out.

Daily Planet announces ‘Metropolitan of the Month’ Inspired by our foundational days at UMD’s The Bark, the Daily Planet is proud to present “Metropolitan of the Month,” a monthly feature focusing on an impactful citizen of the globe.

Inspired by our foundational days at UMD’s The Bark, the Daily Planet is proud to present “Metropolitan of the Month,” a monthly feature focusing on an impactful citizen of the globe.

California voters approve  Prop. 50, setting up potential Democratic gains California voters passed Proposition 50, temporarily shifting congressional map‑drawing power from the independent commission to the state legislature. The move could reshape several districts and strengthen Democratic hold on the U.S. House.

California voters approved Proposition 50, giving the legislature control of congressional redistricting until 2030 and setting up potential Democratic gains.

Zohran Mamdani elected New York City mayor Queens Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani won New York City’s mayoral race Tuesday, defeating a crowded field in a result that reflects shifting political dynamics and strong youth voter turnout.

Zohran Mamdani elected New York City mayor after a closely watched race that drew national attention and strong youth turnout.

Grand Egyptian Museum opens near Giza Pyramids Egypt officially opened the Grand Egyptian Museum this week, unveiling one of the most ambitious cultural projects in modern history.

The Grand Egyptian Museum officially opens near the Giza pyramids, featuring 100,000 artefacts and the full Tutankhamun collection in one of the largest cultural projects in modern history.