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Fred A. Bernstein

Tom Stoppard, playwright of electric verve, dies at 88 - The Washington Post

His intellectually challenging and verbally dazzling works, including “Arcadia” and “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead,” were among the most acclaimed and oft-performed plays of the last half-century.

Saturday, November 29

Sources: Sumrall the favorite to land Florida job - ESPN

Tulane's Jon Sumrall has emerged as the clear favorite to be the next head coach at Florida, sources told ESPN.

Saturday, November 29

F1

Piastri takes crucial Qatar pole from Norris and Verstappen - Formula 1

Oscar Piastri continued on from his Sprint victory with a sublime pole position for the main event.

Saturday, November 29

Brandt Ranj

The 196 Black Friday deals you can still get - The Verge

Black Friday is over, but you can still get dozens of great deals, including ones on AirPods, Pixel Watch 4, Oura Ring, Kindle, and plenty of other gadgets.

Saturday, November 29

Kerry Breen, Margaret Brennan, Dr. Céline Gounder

FDA official, without providing data, claims link between COVID-19 vaccines and pediatric deaths - CBS News

Dr. Vinay Prasad, the director of the FDA's vaccine division, did not provide data to back the claim in a memo sent to staff.

Saturday, November 29

Brandon Marcello

Ohio State vs. Michigan live updates, score, game analysis and highlights - CBS Sports

Live updates, highlights and analysis as Ohio State and Michigan add another chapter to The Game

Saturday, November 29

Andrew Solender, Kate Santaliz

Trump ally Troy Nehls joins growing group of lawmakers retiring from Congress - Axios

The Texas Republican said he called to give Trump a heads up before making his decision.

Saturday, November 29

TMZ Staff

Ariana Grande Addresses 'Dangerous' Body Shaming Comments Again - TMZ

Ariana Grande wants to put an end to the chatter about her appearance for good ... sending a subtle reminder to gossipers that it's "dangerous" to speak about someone's body in all forms.

Saturday, November 29

Kelly Corbett | kcorbett@syracuse.com

Popular HGTV star, 74, gives health update after report claimed ‘she might not make it’ - Syracuse.com

The beloved designer was diagnosed with cancer in 2014.

Saturday, November 29

Victoria Bisset, Alex Horton, Ellen Nakashima, Noah Robertson

Senate committee vows ‘vigorous oversight’ in killing of boat strike survivors - The Washington Post

The Republican-led committee’s pledge came after The Post reported that the defense secretary ordered that a U.S. strike on an alleged narcotics boat leave no survivors.

Saturday, November 29

Pope Leo visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque - BBC

It is the first time Leo has attended a Muslim place of worship since he took up the papacy in May.

Saturday, November 29

Paul Arnold

Asteroid loaded with amino acids offers new clues about the origin of life on Earth - Phys.org

One of the most elegant theories about the origins of life on our planet is that it was kick-started by a delivery from outer space. This idea suggests that prebiotic molecules—the building blocks of life—were transported here by asteroids or other celestial …

Saturday, November 29

Louisiana prison "father-daughter dance" restores family bonds and heals wounds - CBS News

The prison picked nearly 30 inmates to participate in the "father-daughter" dance at the Louisiana State Penitentiary.

Saturday, November 29

Mark Torregrossa | mtorregr@mlive.com

Michigan Snowstorm: Saturday update increases Winter Storm Warnings, slight tweak for Detroit, Ann Arbor - MLive.com

Here's a complete look at the snowstorm heading into the Great Lakes State today, tonight and Sunday.

Saturday, November 29

Dustin Racioppi

Seton Hall abuse investigation stalls after ex-president’s aborted interview - Politico

An attorney for former president Joseph Nyre said the New Jersey school is trying to “silence the truth.”

Saturday, November 29

Christopher Miller

Volodymyr Zelenskyy loses brother-in-arms in Kyiv power shift - Financial Times

President’s departing aide centralised decision-making in a way no other official had done in Ukraine

Saturday, November 29

Ben Turner

Science news this week: An enigmatic human relative, dark matter discovery and mysterious lights in the sky during nuclear weapons tests - Live Science

Nov. 29, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

Saturday, November 29

Allyson Chiu

The common vaccines that can prevent chronic disease or some cancers - The Washington Post

In addition to cancer, a growing body of research has shown that vaccines can reduce the risk of developing dementia and heart conditions.

Saturday, November 29