"Tron: Ares" is a visual masterpiece. From the opening frame, the film pulls you into its dark, glowing world with striking blacks, whites, reds, and yellows that pop beautifully on the big screen.

The U.S. government entered its tenth day of a historic shutdown Friday, forcing layoffs, halting public services, and intensifying political standoffs as congressional leaders remain deadlocked over federal spending bills.

“Peacemaker” Season 2 starts strong but ends up stumbling on its own wild energy. James Gunn’s DCU run has always been a bold and unpredictable journey, and this season captures that spirit — but not always in the best way.

"Anxious People" by Fredrik Backman is a profoundly heartwarming story about humanity in all its messy, beautiful glory. It’s funny, compassionate, comforting, wise—and a little silly in the best possible way. Backman has this rare gift of making you sob like a baby and giggle like one too, all while slipping in life lessons so effortlessly that you barely notice how much wiser you’re getting.

The Guthrie Theater is set to stage "Primary Trust," directed by Marshall Jones III, with previews beginning Saturday, October 11. The official opening is scheduled for Thursday, October 16, and performances will run through Sunday, November 16, on the McGuire Proscenium Stage.

A late-night shooting inside a Minneapolis bar resulted in one death and three injuries. Police are investigating and asking anyone with information to come forward.

Dwayne Johnson delivers a transformative and powerful performance in Benny Safdie's The Smashing Machine, breaking away from his usual star persona to immerse himself in the deeply troubled life of MMA legend Mark Kerr.

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Rich Roney break down "Peril by Sea" (Season 4, Episode 4) from "Adventures of Superman" starring George Reeves — in which smugglers target Perry White, amateur chemist, who is working on a top-secret project for the government to extract uranium from seawater.

A new ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has been brokered by the U.S., Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey. The deal pauses hostilities, initiates prisoner and hostage exchanges, and opens the door for humanitarian aid and reconstruction in Gaza after years of conflict.

Join me as I solo-travel through Scotland! I spend time in Edinburgh and then travel through the Scottish Highlands with Scotland's Wild.

Dark Horse Books will release the "Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins Omnibus—Series I and II" on October 8, 2025, bringing together the first two story arcs of the popular role-playing series in a single collection. The omnibus explores the formation and early adventures of the fan-favorite adventuring party, Vox Machina.

Marvel has released its latest slate of comics and collections for October 8, 2025. The lineup includes new series, continuing stories, and special collections across multiple Marvel universes.

Texas National Guard troops have arrived outside Chicago as part of President Trump’s immigration crackdown, sparking lawsuits and accusations of “military invasion” from Illinois officials. A federal court could soon decide whether the deployment stands.

Two years after the Oct. 7 attacks, more than 67,000 Palestinians and 1,200 Israelis have been killed amid continuing violence. With Gaza in ruins and aid flotillas intercepted, world leaders gather in Egypt seeking a path to peace.

The Minnesota DNR has completed aerial seeding in 19 state forests this fall, spreading jack pine, white pine, and black spruce seeds by helicopter as part of ongoing reforestation efforts.

Duluth’s “Can of Worms” is untangled. The $435M Twin Ports Interchange opens, improving safety, traffic flow, and freight routes.

Digging for Kryptonite explores John Byrne’s 1986 Man of Steel reboot, the series that redefined Superman’s origin for a new era. Host Anthony Desiato and guest Shawn Eastridge revisit all six issues and examine how Byrne’s vision reshaped the Man of Tomorrow.

The government shutdown has stretched into a second week, leaving workers unpaid and essential services strained as Congress and the White House remain deadlocked over spending.

Cozy fall reads are here. From seaside romances to witchy found families, these stories are perfect for sweater weather. Read Abbie Well’s September roundup and reviews of "The Cinnamon Bun Book Store," "Learning Curves," "Like In Love With You," and "The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches."

Daily Planet Games is a recent addition to our multimedia site, which centers around topics covered during the week. New games will be uploaded each Saturday, allowing our readers to test their knowle...

DC and Marvel are continuing their cross-company publishing initiative into 2026, celebrating the 50th anniversary of “Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man” with reprints and new crossover comic books.

Minneapolis — Minneapolis police arrested three men in connection with a carjacking that occurred on the afternoon of September 30.

The federal government is in its third day of shutdown as Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked. Some services continue, but millions of Americans face uncertainty.