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4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72 billion
Netflix has struck a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, the legacy Hollywood giant behind "Harry Potter" and "Friends," to buy its studio and streaming business for $72 billion.
4 weeks ago in College, High School,
Sports Roundup: Friday 12/5/25
Three Mitchell sports are in action on the road, DWU VB National Tournament results, Thursday Night Football results and more!
4 weeks ago in Sports
NFL mandates playing surfaces for all stadiums meet new standards by 2028 to enhance player safety
The playing surfaces at every NFL stadium will have to meet new enhanced standards set through lab and field testing by the start of the 2028 season.
4 weeks ago in World
At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest as Israel’s participation sows discord
Public broadcasters in Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia on Thursday pulled out of next year's Eurovision Song Contest after organizers decided to allow Israel to compete, putting political discord on center stage over a usually joyful celebration of music.
4 weeks ago in National
Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James
The Justice Department failed Thursday to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James after a judge dismissed the previous mortgage fraud prosecution encouraged by President Donald Trump, according to people familiar with the matter.
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Parents under pressure offer creative tips for moving Santa’s spy Elf on the Shelf
Elf on the Shelf, who turns 20 this year, has created lots of family memories, laughter and the occasional parental panic over where to move the elf next.
4 weeks ago in World
Decades-old palm trees in Rio de Janeiro flower for the first — and only — time
Towering talipot palms in a Rio de Janeiro park are flowering for the first and only time in their lives, decades after famed Brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx introduced them in the 1960s.
4 weeks ago in Sports
NBA fines Cavaliers $250,000 for resting All-Star Darius Garland in a nationally televised game
The NBA fined the Cleveland Cavaliers $250,000 on Thursday for violating the league's player participation policy by resting All-Star guard Darius Garland for a nationally televised game against the Toronto Raptors on Nov. 24.
Sledding Season Arrives: Experts Share Safety Tips for Families Enjoying Winter Fun
As winter settles in across South Dakota, families are heading to neighborhood hills for sledding—one of the season’s most popular outdoor activities. Safety experts are reminding parents and children to follow key precautions to prevent injuries.
Sioux Falls Superintendent, Lawmakers Criticize Lack of Education Funding Increase in Governor’s Budget Proposal
Sioux Falls School Superintendent Jamie Nold and former House Majority Leader Will Mortenson voiced concerns over Gov. Larry Rhoden’s budget plan, which includes no increase in K-12 funding despite state law requiring one.
Thune Says Senate Has Broken “Historic Blockade” to Advance More Than 400 of President Trump’s Nominees
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the Senate has surpassed 300 confirmations of President Trump’s civilian nominees and is on track to exceed 400, following what he described as unprecedented delays from Senate Democrats.
South Dakota Sees 143% Surge in Home-Schooled Students, Leading to Major Funding Losses for Public Schools
South Dakota’s home-school population has grown 143% since 2015–16, according to a Johns Hopkins University database, resulting in more than $60 million in lost state funding for public schools.
South Dakota Attorney General Joins National Crackdown in Operation Robocall Roundup
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined officials nationwide in Phase 2 of Operation Robocall Roundup, issuing warnings to four major telecom companies accused of routing illegal robocalls.
4 weeks ago in National
Trump proposal would weaken vehicle mileage rules that limit air pollution
President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a proposal to weaken vehicle mileage rules for the auto industry, loosening regulatory pressure on automakers to control pollution from gasoline-powered cars and trucks.
4 weeks ago in National
Luigi Mangione’s court hearing continues on anniversary of UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing
A high-stakes hearing in the New York murder case against Luigi Mangione continues Thursday, a year to the day after prosecutors say he gunned down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Don’t forget pets when preparing for winter’s cold. Here’s what experts recommend
As wintry weather settles in, it brings risks for pets as well as people. Pet owners can take steps to keep their animals warm and safe, including learning about the dangers of extreme temperatures, buying weather-resistant accessories, and stocking up on extra supplies in case of power outages or storms.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
The PlayStation turns 30: Looking back at the console that gave us Lara Croft and ‘The Last of Us’
From big-budget Hollywood fare like "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider" starring Angelina Jolie, to Juice WRLD's video for "Hear Me Calling" to "The Last of Us" on HBO Max, the PlayStation experience has leapt far past the console.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Doctor who sold ketamine to ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry gets 2 1/2 years in prison
A doctor who pleaded guilty to selling ketamine to Matthew Perry was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison on Wednesday at an emotional hearing over the "Friends" star's overdose death.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Ovechkin scores twice as Capitals crush Sharks 7-1 for sixth straight win
Alex Ovechkin scored twice to extend his record to 911 career goals, Riley Leonard had four points and the Washington Capitals beat the San Jose Sharks 7-1 on Wednesday night for their sixth straight win.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Antetokounmpo undergoes MRI after leaving Bucks’ game with Pistons due to right calf strain
Giannis Antetokounmpo left the Milwaukee Bucks' game against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night after straining his right calf in the first quarter.
