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The new "#Supergirl" movie merchandise dropped this past weekend. DC Shop launched six exclusive items, including tees, hoodies, and posters featuring the film's "Truth Justice Whatever" branding. Prices range from $14.95 to $37.95. Available now at shop.dc.com.
‘Supergirl’ movie merchandise launches at DC Shop
DC Shop released official merchandise for the upcoming "Supergirl" film this past weekend, with six items now available, including t-shirts, hoodies, and posters.
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January 5, 2026 at 11:45 PM
The new "#Supergirl" movie merchandise dropped this past weekend. DC Shop launched six exclusive items, including tees, hoodies, and posters featuring the film's "Truth Justice Whatever" branding. Prices range from $14.95 to $37.95. Available now at shop.dc.com.
"The Girlfriend of Steel" hijacks The Podcast of Steel and turns the tables, putting Luke Bugg firmly in the interview chair. No scripts. No safe questions. Just fun! Watch here or listen where you subscribe!
EP 71 — Being interviewed by The Girlfriend Of Steel
"The Girlfriend of Steel" hijacks The Podcast of Steel and turns the tables, putting Luke Bugg firmly in the interview chair. No scripts. No safe questions. Just fun! Watch here or listen where you subscribe!
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January 5, 2026 at 11:08 PM
"The Girlfriend of Steel" hijacks The Podcast of Steel and turns the tables, putting Luke Bugg firmly in the interview chair. No scripts. No safe questions. Just fun! Watch here or listen where you subscribe!
Minnesota state investigators say that nine Minneapolis day care centers featured in a viral fraud video were "operating as expected" when they were visited. Centers have faced threats and harassment following conservative influencers' claims.
State investigators find Minneapolis daycares operating normally despite viral video claims
Minnesota state investigators found child care centers featured in a viral video alleging fraud were operating normally, according to the state Department of Children, Youth, and Families.
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January 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Minnesota state investigators say that nine Minneapolis day care centers featured in a viral fraud video were "operating as expected" when they were visited. Centers have faced threats and harassment following conservative influencers' claims.
"One Battle After Another" wins big at Critics Choice Awards, taking home best picture and director honors. Timothée Chalamet wins best actor for "Marty Supreme" while "Sinners" claims four trophies including best ensemble cast.
‘One Battle After Another’ takes top honors at Critics Choice Awards
"One Battle After Another" dominated the Critics Choice Awards on Sunday night, taking home best picture honors while director Paul Thomas Anderson earned best director.
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January 5, 2026 at 5:15 PM
"One Battle After Another" wins big at Critics Choice Awards, taking home best picture and director honors. Timothée Chalamet wins best actor for "Marty Supreme" while "Sinners" claims four trophies including best ensemble cast.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announces he will not seek a third term, citing the need to focus on addressing the fraud crisis rather than defending political interests. The decision comes amid mounting pressure over investigations into state programs.
Gov. Walz announces he will not seek third term
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday he will not seek reelection to a third term, citing mounting political pressure over fraud investigations and what he described as an extraordinarily difficult year for the state.
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January 5, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announces he will not seek a third term, citing the need to focus on addressing the fraud crisis rather than defending political interests. The decision comes amid mounting pressure over investigations into state programs.
The adaptation of Freida McFadden’s hit thriller “The Housemaid” is fast-paced and addictive, but does it have enough depth to truly unsettle?
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‘The Housemaid:’ A surface level adaptation
A faithful but shallow adaptation that trades psychological depth for a fast-paced, "checklist" thriller experience.
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January 1, 2026 at 11:25 PM
The adaptation of Freida McFadden’s hit thriller “The Housemaid” is fast-paced and addictive, but does it have enough depth to truly unsettle?
Read the full review:
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2025 was a big year for us, and 2026 will be even greater. From community events to editorial updates, here's everything we have planned for 2026.
Happy New Year: Here’s what the Planet has planned for 2026
2025 was another year of growth for the Daily Planet, and we can’t wait to continue our orbit in big ways going into 2026.
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January 1, 2026 at 10:47 PM
2025 was a big year for us, and 2026 will be even greater. From community events to editorial updates, here's everything we have planned for 2026.
Federal health officials have frozen all child care payments to Minnesota, affecting $185M in annual funding for 23,000 children. The move follows allegations of viral fraud at daycare centers and ongoing broader federal investigations. Gov. Walz calls it political.
Federal officials freeze Minnesota child care payments amid fraud allegations
Federal health officials announced Tuesday they are halting child care payments to Minnesota and implementing stricter requirements nationwide in response to allegations of widespread fraud at day care facilities.
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December 31, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Federal health officials have frozen all child care payments to Minnesota, affecting $185M in annual funding for 23,000 children. The move follows allegations of viral fraud at daycare centers and ongoing broader federal investigations. Gov. Walz calls it political.
Super Briefs: Evening Edition — Dec. 29
Good evening, readers. As Monday comes to a close, here's what happened today, Dec. 29, 2025. From across the planet, we've gathered stories that shaped the day. Your evening wrap-up is here.
Good evening, readers. As Monday comes to a close, here's what happened today, Dec. 29, 2025. From across the planet, we've gathered stories that shaped the day. Your evening wrap-up is here.
Super Briefs: Evening Edition — Dec. 29
Good evening, readers. As Monday comes to a close, here's what happened today, Dec. 29, 2025. From across the planet, we've gathered stories that shaped the day. Your evening wrap-up is here.
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December 30, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Super Briefs: Evening Edition — Dec. 29
Good evening, readers. As Monday comes to a close, here's what happened today, Dec. 29, 2025. From across the planet, we've gathered stories that shaped the day. Your evening wrap-up is here.
Good evening, readers. As Monday comes to a close, here's what happened today, Dec. 29, 2025. From across the planet, we've gathered stories that shaped the day. Your evening wrap-up is here.
The Daily Planet has launched a monthly book club open to readers worldwide, selecting Jay Shetty's "Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day" as its inaugural title for January. We'll have a new…
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December 29, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The Daily Planet has launched a monthly book club open to readers worldwide, selecting Jay Shetty's "Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day" as its inaugural title for January. We'll have a new…
https://dailyplanetdc.com/2025/12/29/daily-planet-book-club-january-2025/
https://dailyplanetdc.com/2025/12/29/daily-planet-book-club-january-2025/
Minneapolis police are investigating after a 17-year-old male was fatally shot inside a residence on Ilion Avenue North on Saturday evening.
17-year-old killed in north Minneapolis shooting, police chief vows full investigation
Minneapolis police are investigating after a 17-year-old male was fatally shot inside a residence on Ilion Avenue North on Saturday evening.
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December 29, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Minneapolis police are investigating after a 17-year-old male was fatally shot inside a residence on Ilion Avenue North on Saturday evening.
Should you raise your wiper blades during a snowstorm?
POLL: If you experience excessive amounts of snow, do you raise your wiper blades before or during a snowstorm in your part of the world?
POLL: If you experience excessive amounts of snow, do you raise your wiper blades before or during a snowstorm in your part of the world?
Should you raise your wiper blades during a snowstorm?
POLL: If you experience excessive amounts of snow, do you raise your wiper blades before or during a snowstorm in your part of the world?
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December 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Should you raise your wiper blades during a snowstorm?
POLL: If you experience excessive amounts of snow, do you raise your wiper blades before or during a snowstorm in your part of the world?
POLL: If you experience excessive amounts of snow, do you raise your wiper blades before or during a snowstorm in your part of the world?
Minneapolis remains under a Snow Emergency on Monday, with parking restrictions in effect on even-numbered streets and parkways as crews continue citywide plowing operations. Learn the routes here:
Minneapolis Snow Emergency continues as parking restrictions move to Day 2
Parking restrictions remain in effect Monday as Minneapolis crews continue plowing under an ongoing Snow Emergency.
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December 29, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Minneapolis remains under a Snow Emergency on Monday, with parking restrictions in effect on even-numbered streets and parkways as crews continue citywide plowing operations. Learn the routes here:
Gov. Tim Walz declared a peacetime emergency and deployed the Minnesota National Guard yesterday as a severe winter storm brought blizzard conditions. Hundreds of crashes were reported, highways were closed, and no-travel…
https://dailyplanetdc.com/2025/12/29/minnesota-winter-storm-emergency-2025/
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December 29, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Gov. Tim Walz declared a peacetime emergency and deployed the Minnesota National Guard yesterday as a severe winter storm brought blizzard conditions. Hundreds of crashes were reported, highways were closed, and no-travel…
https://dailyplanetdc.com/2025/12/29/minnesota-winter-storm-emergency-2025/
https://dailyplanetdc.com/2025/12/29/minnesota-winter-storm-emergency-2025/
The U.S. launched Christmas Day strikes in Nigeria that Trump claims targeted ISIS, but analysts and residents question the targets. Villages hit say they have no history of terrorist activity. Experts dispute ISIS links and say actual targets are unclear.
U.S. launches Christmas Day strikes on disputed ISIS targets in Nigeria
President Donald Trump announced U.S. forces launched strikes on what he claimed were ISIS targets in northwest Nigeria on Christmas Day, but analysts and local residents dispute whether Islamic State militants operated in the areas hit.
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December 29, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The U.S. launched Christmas Day strikes in Nigeria that Trump claims targeted ISIS, but analysts and residents question the targets. Villages hit say they have no history of terrorist activity. Experts dispute ISIS links and say actual targets are unclear.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian describes "full-scale war" with the U.S., Israel, and Europe in the strongest rhetoric yet from Tehran. The political language comes days before Netanyahu meets with Trump, following the June strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities that killed over 1,100 people.
Iran’s president describes ‘full-scale war’ with U.S., Israel and Europe
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country is engaged in what he described as a "full-scale war" with the United States, Israel and Europe, marking a significant escalation in rhetoric as diplomatic tensions continue to mount.
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December 29, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian describes "full-scale war" with the U.S., Israel, and Europe in the strongest rhetoric yet from Tehran. The political language comes days before Netanyahu meets with Trump, following the June strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities that killed over 1,100 people.
Our 2025 Siegel & Shuster Award nominees are here, and we need your help to choose the winners! From breaking news to Superman features, vote for your favorites across 12 categories before January 11, 2026.
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2025 Siegel & Shuster Award of Excellence nominees announced
In recognition of the phenomenal talent showcased on dailyplanetdc.com in 2025, we’ll be awarding our contributors and collaborators their own digital honor!
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December 28, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Our 2025 Siegel & Shuster Award nominees are here, and we need your help to choose the winners! From breaking news to Superman features, vote for your favorites across 12 categories before January 11, 2026.
Cast your vote now:
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From city council chambers to encampment sweeps, a costumed crusader is drawing attention to California's homelessness crisis—one person at a time. Batman of San Jose is December's Metropolitan of the Month.
Real-life Batman fights inequality in Bay Area
From city council chambers to encampment sweeps, a costumed crusader is drawing attention to California's homelessness crisis—one person at a time.
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December 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM
From city council chambers to encampment sweeps, a costumed crusader is drawing attention to California's homelessness crisis—one person at a time. Batman of San Jose is December's Metropolitan of the Month.
In 1987, Christopher Reeve flew into Chile to face dictator Pinochet and save 78 artists marked for death. "I can't guarantee you won't be killed," he was warned. "Then I'll go," he replied. Daily Planet's Daniel Sanchez investigates the night Superman became a real hero.
Braver than a speeding bullet
Four months after the 1987 release of "Superman IV: The Quest For Peace," a showdown worthy of "High Noon" took place in a city most folks in Kansas never heard of—Santiago, Chile—between Superman and that country's very real, very dangerous dictator, Augusto Pinochet. At stake were the lives of seventy-eight people and the future of their country's independence. This is a true story.
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December 25, 2025 at 9:37 PM
In 1987, Christopher Reeve flew into Chile to face dictator Pinochet and save 78 artists marked for death. "I can't guarantee you won't be killed," he was warned. "Then I'll go," he replied. Daily Planet's Daniel Sanchez investigates the night Superman became a real hero.
Daily Planet Editor-in-Chief Zack Benz reflects on losing his beloved Minnesota farm Christmas tradition and finding hope again through community. His personal editor's letter introduces our winter magazine's stories of resilience, passion, and holiday joy. Read now:
Hope for the holidays?
I’ve been thinking about the farm a great deal lately. If you’re an avid reader, you know I talk about that place a lot, but it was so formative to my being that it’s hard not to. I spent a quarter of a century on that dirt, connecting with the earth and my identity in a way I’ve never experienced anywhere else, and this was one of my favorite times of the year to live there.
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December 25, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Daily Planet Editor-in-Chief Zack Benz reflects on losing his beloved Minnesota farm Christmas tradition and finding hope again through community. His personal editor's letter introduces our winter magazine's stories of resilience, passion, and holiday joy. Read now:
Cheesy Christmas movies are a holiday staple for a reason. Abbie Wells rounded up their top 10 holiday comfort watches, from Hallmark favorites to Netflix rom-coms, that deliver heart, hope, and predictable happy endings in the best way.
10 cheesy holiday movies to bring you hope this Christmas season
Christmas. The season of hope and love. I adore this time of year. There’s a special kind of feeling in the air—and no, it’s not the negative 10-degree weather in Minnesota. It’s the feeling that magic may just be real, that anything is possible, and that maybe we can all come together and celebrate the love that connects us all.
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December 25, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Cheesy Christmas movies are a holiday staple for a reason. Abbie Wells rounded up their top 10 holiday comfort watches, from Hallmark favorites to Netflix rom-coms, that deliver heart, hope, and predictable happy endings in the best way.
Happy Christmas! Twin Cities resident Abbie Wells shares how her holiday season has been in the metro this year.
A little Christmas
Happy Christmas! Twin Cities resident Abbie Wells shares how her holiday season has been in the metro this year.
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December 25, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Happy Christmas! Twin Cities resident Abbie Wells shares how her holiday season has been in the metro this year.
Director Zack Snyder just dropped a behind-the-scenes photo of Henry Cavill wearing Christopher Reeve's iconic Superman costume during his "Man of Steel" casting process.
Zack Snyder shares throwback photo of Henry Cavill in Christopher Reeve Superman costume
A newly surfaced image reveals Henry Cavill's connection to Superman history during his audition for the iconic role.
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December 25, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Director Zack Snyder just dropped a behind-the-scenes photo of Henry Cavill wearing Christopher Reeve's iconic Superman costume during his "Man of Steel" casting process.
It’s Christmastime in the city, and Abbie Wells is soaking it all in! See what the holiday season is like for someone living in the Twin Cities.
Vlogmas: Everything is Christmas — market, books, decor, and sweaters
It’s Christmastime in the city, and Abbie Wells is soaking it all in! See what the holiday season is like for someone living in the Twin Cities.
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December 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
It’s Christmastime in the city, and Abbie Wells is soaking it all in! See what the holiday season is like for someone living in the Twin Cities.