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AMERICANALMANAC (Ken Jacobs) - BBC axed a 1968 horror series for scaring viewers, then wiped most of it from the archives

A BBC horror anthology was canceled after one season for being too frightening, then a cost-driven archive purge left only two of six episodes recoverable. In 1968, the BBC put six episodes of Late Night Horror on the air. The series mixed ghost stories, revenge plots, and body horror drawn from well-known writers. Mixed reviews […] The post BBC axed a 1968 horror series for scaring viewers, then wiped most of it from the archives appeared first on American Almanac .

A BBC horror anthology was canceled after one season for being too frightening, then a cost-driven archive purge left only two of six episodes recoverable. In 1968, the BBC put six episodes of Late Night Horror on the air. The series mixed ghost stories, revenge plots, and body horror drawn from well-known writers. Mixed reviews and viewer backlash followed. The show was not recommissioned. Decades later, most of the tapes were gone. A large BBC archive purge from the 1950s through the 1970s destroyed the bulk of the series. Collectors and cinema staff later pulled two episodes back from obscurity. Four remain missing. Mental Floss traced the short life of the series, the stated reasons it died, and the long hunt for what survived.…Open

Where was the episode "No Such Thing as a Vampire" discovered and when was it screened?
The episode was found in storage at The Regent, a 1930s-era cinema in Dorset, England, and was screened publicly in September 2026.
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What are the titles of the four episodes of Late Night Horror that remain missing?
The four missing episodes are "William and Mary" (based on a Roald Dahl story), "The Triumph of Death" (by H. Russell Wakefield), "The Bells of Hell" (adapting Robert Aickman’s "Ringing the Changes"), and "The Kiss of Blood" (based on a Sir Arthur Conan Doyle story).
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How many episodes of Late Night Horror were originally aired, and how many have been recovered from the archives?
Six episodes were originally put on the air in 1968. Due to a cost-driven archive purge by the BBC during the 1950s through the 1970s, most of the tapes were destroyed. Only two episodes have been recovered: "The Corpse Can’t Play" (found in 2016) and "No Such Thing as a Vampire" (found in 2026).
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Which writers' works were adapted for the BBC's Late Night Horror series?
The series adapted works by several well-known writers, including Richard Matheson, Roald Dahl, H. Russell Wakefield, Robert Aickman, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
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YOUTUBE (Newsmax) - 'Not enough screening:' Security experts sound alarm on cockpit loopholes | Sunday Report

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Former FBI agent Jonathan and Lt. Col. Darin Gaub talked about what should be done to prevent plane hijackings in the aftermath of the FlyDubai attempted attack by an Omani terrorist on "Sunday Report."

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YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Lindsay Clancy's defense says there is no evidence she killed her children

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Randolph Rice discusses defense attorney Kevin Reddington's unsuccessful attempt to have the judge declare Clancy not guilty, arguing there was insufficient evidence to prove she was responsible for killing her three children.

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AMERICANALMANAC (Charles McAdams) - Backpack wins Fat Bear Week 2026 in a tight Katmai finish

Bear 89, better known as Backpack, took the 2026 Fat Bear Week crown at Alaska’s Katmai National Park after a close final over Bear 910, and the family line of winners got longer. OutKick reported that Backpack defeated Bear 910 in Tuesday’s final by 103,334 votes to 98,253, a margin of a little more than […] The post Backpack wins Fat Bear Week 2026 in a tight Katmai finish appeared first on American Almanac .

Bear 89, better known as Backpack, took the 2026 Fat Bear Week crown at Alaska’s Katmai National Park after a close final over Bear 910, and the family line of winners got longer. OutKick reported that Backpack defeated Bear 910 in Tuesday’s final by 103,334 votes to 98,253, a margin of a little more than 5,000. The online tournament at Katmai National Park and Preserve drew more than 2.3 million votes from around the world. Fans pick the chonkiest brown bears fattening up on salmon before winter, and this year they crowned a familiar face at Brooks Falls. Backpack is about 20 years old, a regular along the Brooks River, and the son of Bear 435, Holly, the 2019 Fat Bear Week winner. Winning, the coverage noted, runs in the family. A…Open

Where does the Fat Bear Week competition take place and what is the primary activity of the bears being voted on?
The competition takes place at Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska, specifically centered around the Brooks River and Brooks Falls. The public votes on brown bears as they pack on weight from eating salmon in preparation for hibernation.
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How many total votes were cast in the Fat Bear Week 2026 online tournament?
The online tournament at Katmai National Park and Preserve drew more than 2.3 million votes from around the world as fans voted for the chonkiest brown bears fattening up on salmon before winter.
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What were the results of Backpack's earlier matches in the Fat Bear Week 2026 bracket?
Backpack's path to the title included a blowout in round two where he crushed Bear 620 with more than 95 percent of the vote. In the semifinal, he won a tighter match against Bear 164 (known as Bucky) with a score of 79,945 to 75,805.
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How did Backpack earn his nickname and what physical challenges did he overcome in his youth?
Backpack received his nickname because, as a cub, he climbed onto his mother Holly's back while she was crossing the Brooks River. Additionally, as a yearling in 2007, he suffered a serious leg injury that left him unable to put weight on it for much of the summer, though the leg eventually healed and he continued to frequent Brooks Falls for salmon runs.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Springsteen headlines protest festival near D.C. as Jack Smith shows up in ‘No Kings’ shirt

Bruce Springsteen headlined a sold-out protest festival near Washington one month before the midterms, as former special counsel Jack Smith appeared in a “No Kings” shirt. The inaugural “Power to the People” gathering filled Columbia, Maryland’s Merriweather Post Pavilion on Saturday with a long list of big-name acts, political speeches from the stage, and a […] The post Springsteen headlines protest festival near D.C. as Jack Smith shows up in ‘No Kings’ shirt appeared first on American Almanac .

Bruce Springsteen headlined a sold-out protest festival near Washington one month before the midterms, as former special counsel Jack Smith appeared in a “No Kings” shirt. The inaugural “Power to the People” gathering filled Columbia, Maryland’s Merriweather Post Pavilion on Saturday with a long list of big-name acts, political speeches from the stage, and a clear get-out-the-vote push. Associated Press reporting described a one-day, two-stage event organized by Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello in the shadow of the capital. A portion of ticket proceeds was earmarked for VoteRiders and HeadCount. Nonprofits including the ACLU, Farm Aid, the National Domestic Workers Alliance, and Oxfam set up in a “Freedom…Open

What were some of the specific political messages and demands delivered by performers at the festival?
Many performers used their sets to denounce U.S. government actions and urge the crowd to vote. Killer Mike told the crowd to vote locally in thirty days and to hold those they vote for accountable on school boards and county commissions. Grandson performed the refrain "My president’s a felon" and covered Bob Dylan’s "Masters of War." The festival was intentionally designed as a counterweight to any Trump-linked national celebrations, focusing on pressure to pressure voters and attacking the administration's immigration enforcement.
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What specific musical acts and performances took place during the "Power to the People" festival?
The festival featured a wide variety of acts, including Tom Morello, Bruce Springsteen, Joan Baez, Nathaniel Rateliff, Dave Matthews, and Rap-rock act Grandson. Other notable performances included System of a Down's Serj Tankian, Chuck D, Run-DMC, Flavor Flav, Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl, Stephen Stills, and comedian Jack Black (performing as "Jack Sabbath"). Grandson also performed a segment featuring actors portraying Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump connected by a leash.
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How did Bruce Springsteen frame his headline performance at the festival?
Bruce Springsteen opened his set with "Streets of Minneapolis," which he framed as a response to the killings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents, stating that the strength of people in Minnesota was an inspiration to the country. During his performance, he urged the crowd to let Washington hear them and performed with Joan Baez, Nathaniel Rateliff, and Dave Matthews. The night concluded with the full bill singing "This Land Is Your Land" and John Lennon’s "Power to the People."
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Which notable political figure was photographed at the protest festival, and what was he wearing?
Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith was photographed in the crowd wearing a black Bruce Springsteen T-shirt that read "No Kings." This shirt was from Springsteen’s Land of Hope and Dreams tour. Smith's appearance was his first public sighting since a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing where he defended the two prosecutions he brought against Donald Trump regarding the retention of classified records and efforts to undo the presidential election.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Jack Newsome) - Haltom City resident claims $2 million Texas Lottery scratch-off prize

A Haltom City resident claimed a $2 million Texas Lottery scratch-off prize on a ticket bought in Arlington, one of four top-prize wins statewide totaling $5 million. The winning play came on a Millionaire’s Club ticket sold at Nick’s Corner Mart on South Collins Street in Arlington, CBS News Texas reported, citing Texas Lottery officials. […] The post Haltom City resident claims $2 million Texas Lottery scratch-off prize appeared first on American Almanac .

A Haltom City resident claimed a $2 million Texas Lottery scratch-off prize on a ticket bought in Arlington, one of four top-prize wins statewide totaling $5 million. The winning play came on a Millionaire’s Club ticket sold at Nick’s Corner Mart on South Collins Street in Arlington, CBS News Texas reported, citing Texas Lottery officials. The North Texan kept a low profile. Like three other recent top-prize winners across the state, the Haltom City resident chose to remain anonymous. Together, the four claims added up to $5 million. Three of those wins were $1 million prizes in separate scratch-off games. Three more Texans bank $1 million apiece A Baytown resident won $1 million on a Mega Millionaire ticket purchased at Revolution on…Open

What personal information did the four Texas Lottery winners choose to share regarding their identities?
All four winners chose to remain anonymous and kept their names off the public record. Texas Lottery officials released only their home cities, the prize amounts, the games played, and the store locations.
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How much in total bonuses are the retailers of these four top-prize winning tickets potentially eligible to receive?
Each of the four retailers—Nick’s Corner Mart in Arlington, Revolution in Baytown, Time Saver Food Mart in Spring, and Palo Alto Express in San Antonio—may be eligible for a $10,000 bonus, which could total $40,000 across all four locations.
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What were the specific locations and games associated with the other three $1 million top-prize Texas Lottery wins mentioned in the report?
The three other $1 million wins were: a Mega Millionaire ticket purchased at Revolution on East Wallisville Road in Baytown; a Premier Play ticket purchased at Time Saver Food Mart on Spring Stuebner Road in Spring; and a Million Dollar Loteria ticket purchased at Palo Alto Express on Palo Alto Road in San Antonio.
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Where was the winning Millionaire’s Club ticket that won a $2 million Texas Lottery prize purchased, and which city does the winner reside in?
The winning Millionaire’s Club ticket was purchased at Nick’s Corner Mart on South Collins Street in Arlington. The winner of the $2 million prize is a resident of Haltom City.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Deerfield Beach pizza owner rejects AI after bots seize Instagram and stonewall recovery

A Deerfield Beach pizza shop drew nearly 110,000 TikTok views by swearing off artificial intelligence, after an AI profile hijacked its Instagram and Meta answered only with more bots. Munchy Su runs the family-owned Munchy’s Pizza, a mom-and-pop spot in Deerfield Beach known for creative, over-the-top pizza and wing creations. Last month the shop’s social […] The post Deerfield Beach pizza owner rejects AI after bots seize Instagram and stonewall recovery appeared first on American Almanac .

A Deerfield Beach pizza shop drew nearly 110,000 TikTok views by swearing off artificial intelligence, after an AI profile hijacked its Instagram and Meta answered only with more bots. Munchy Su runs the family-owned Munchy’s Pizza, a mom-and-pop spot in Deerfield Beach known for creative, over-the-top pizza and wing creations. Last month the shop’s social media posts declaring it would not use AI reached tens of thousands of people, with one TikTok collecting more than 25,000 likes and nearly 110,000 views along with a wave of comments backing the stance. CBS News Miami reported that Su’s vow grew out of a simple belief: machines should not replace people. The same coverage described how that view hardened after the shop’s own…Open

What is the history of Munchy’s Pizza and its owner, Munchy Su, in Deerfield Beach?
Munchy Su has been in the food business since he was a child and opened his own family-owned spot, Munchy’s Pizza, in 1991 after high school. The restaurant is known for its creative, over-the-top pizza and wing creations. Su describes the business as a "dream come true" and has operated it for over three decades, maintaining a commitment to human-led service.
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What specific data points were provided regarding the global impact of AI on employment?
The article cites two different perspectives on AI's impact on jobs: The World Economic Forum stated that AI integration has already created 1.3 million jobs globally. Conversely, McKinsey & Company estimated that 11 million people will need to switch occupations by 2035 due to the influence of AI.
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How does the perspective of University of Miami Business School Dean Paul Pavlou regarding AI in the hospitality industry differ from Munchy Su's concerns?
While Munchy Su focuses on the immediate risk of AI replacing human workers and the personal frustration of dealing with automated systems, Dean Paul Pavlou offered a macro view. Pavlou predicted that AI will likely create more jobs than it destroys at a macro level and noted that the hospitality industry is less likely to see heavy displacement in the near term because the work is hands-on and requires human beings to provide manual services.
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What was the public reaction to Munchy’s Pizza's social media posts declaring its refusal to use artificial intelligence?
The shop's posts reached tens of thousands of people and drew significant attention, including a TikTok video that garnered nearly 110,000 views and more than 25,000 likes. Online commenters largely sided with Munchy Su, supporting his message that real people should be responsible for making the food, taking orders, and answering the phones rather than using algorithms or chatbots.
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