Abbie Wells briefly reviews "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth, the second book in the Divergent series. Read her full take on the Daily Planet. https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/08/04/review-insurgent/
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Marvel's "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" swings in with Tom Holland's most emotionally grounded performance yet. Brendan Rooney's full spoiler-free review is live now. https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/08/04/spider-man-brand-new-day-review/
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day:’ Marvel’s wall-crawler swings into a new era
Marvel Studios' latest web-slinging outing blends practical stunt work, a stacked supporting cast and an emotionally isolated Peter Parker into one of the studio's most confident films in years.
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The DNR says much of north-central Minnesota is in "storage drought" after four years of below-normal rainfall, a condition officials say could take months of above-average precipitation to reverse. https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/08/04/mn-drought-lake-levels-dnr/
Persistent drought drains lake levels across north-central Minnesota
Below-normal rainfall and above-normal temperatures have pushed much of north-central Minnesota into what state officials call "storage drought," a condition that can take years to reverse even with heavy rain.
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Digging for Kryptonite's Anthony Desiato and guest Tyler Patrick from Krypton Report discuss the "Grounded" storyline in Superman comics, focusing on its themes, key moments, and Superman's journey across the country. Listen at dailyplanetdc.com/audio or wherever you get your pods!
The Senate Judiciary Committee votes today on Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general, after weeks of delay over a Justice Department fund and objections to his record leading the department. https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/08/04/blanche-attorney-general-committee-vote/
Senate Judiciary Committee votes on Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination
The Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to vote Tuesday on advancing Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general to the full Senate, capping weeks of negotiations over a controversial Justice Department fund and lingering questions about his ties to President Trump.
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"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" opened to $360 million domestically and $927 million worldwide this weekend, the biggest domestic opening and the second-biggest global debut in box office history, trailing 2019's "Avengers: Endgame," which opened to $357.1…
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ sets biggest opening in domestic box office history
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" opened to $360 million domestically and $927 million worldwide this weekend, the biggest domestic opening and the second-biggest global debut in box office history, trailing only 2019's "Avengers: Endgame," which opened to $357.1 million.
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July 18-24, 2026's Abbie's Adventures: farmers market visits, a Raspberry Festival stop and finishing a beach read. Plus, a reaction to the "Traitors UK" season 4 finale (spoilers), enjoying "Come From Away" at the Guthrie and more. https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/08/03/farmers-market-and-theatre/
Farmers’ Market and theatre in the Twin Cities
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"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" is breaking box office records this weekend. Have you seen it? Vote in our poll and tell us what you thought. Vote at dailyplanetdc.com/polls #Spiderman
President Trump says US-Iran negotiations resume today and a Strait of Hormuz deal is "imminent." Iran says it's only in talks with Oman, not Washington. https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/08/03/iran-war-hormuz-talks-update/
Trump says Iran talks resume as Tehran denies direct negotiations with US
President Donald Trump said talks with Iran would resume Monday and predicted an imminent deal on the Strait of Hormuz, but Iranian officials say they are negotiating only with Oman, not Washington.
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Introducing Flamebird Frames: the Daily Planet's new weekly photojournalism showcase. Our inaugural edition spans nine days, from the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden to Valleyfair's 50th summer. https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/08/03/flamebird-frames-launch/
Flamebird Frames debuts with a week of Twin Cities moments, from sculpture gardens to Valleyfair’s 50th
The Daily Planet debuts Flamebird Frames, a new weekly photojournalism showcase, with an extended inaugural edition covering nine days of Twin Cities life, a road trip to Iowa and Valleyfair's golden anniversary.
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Abbie Wells reviews "Divergent" by Veronica Roth, finally diving into the YA dystopian classic. Read her full take on the Daily Planet. https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/08/01/review-divergent/
Introducing "Planet Playlist," a monthly music series handpicked by our team, with the inaugural edition featuring personal favorites from staff and contributors across the newsroom. https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/08/01/playlist-1/
Alan and Rob from All Star Superfab are back from Milton Keynes, the home of "Superman IV," where they visited the same legendary locations that once represented Metropolis. Listen at dailyplanetdc.com/audio or wherever you get your pods!
The Daily Planet Book Club invites readers worldwide to join a monthly literary community with our August pick, “Dungeon Crawler Carl” by Matt Dinniman. Join at dailyplanetdc.com/book-club
On the latest Krypton Report podcast, Tyler and James discuss Superman and DC news from San Diego Comic-Con, share trailers for "Lanterns" and "Clayface," and start a segment on "Lois & Clark," covering episodes 2 and 3. Listen at dailyplanetdc.com/audio or wherever you get your podcasts!
More than 30 Minnesota water systems were hit by a coordinated cyberattack over the weekend. Officials say no water supply was compromised, but investigators are examining a possible link to Iran-backed hackers amid an ongoing federal…
Cyberattack hits 30-plus Minnesota water systems as officials probe possible Iran link
More than 30 community water systems across Minnesota were hit by a coordinated cyberattack over the weekend of July 26. No water supplies were compromised, officials say, but investigators are examining whether Iran-linked hackers were behind the intrusion.
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Marvel is celebrating Spider-Woman's 50th anniversary with a new ongoing series from Dan Watters and Andrea Broccardo, sending Jessica Drew into a noir detective story shadowed by Carnage. "Spider-Woman" no. 1 hits shelves Nov.…
New ‘Spider-Woman’ series sends Jessica Drew into detective noir with Carnage looming
Marvel Comics is celebrating Spider-Woman's 50th anniversary with a new ongoing series from writer Dan Watters and artist Andrea Broccardo, sending Jessica Drew back to her private investigator roots alongside journalist Ben Urich.
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Host Anthony Desiato and guest Daniel Sanchez break down "The Gentle Monster" (Season 6, Episode 8) from "Adventures of Superman" starring George Reeves. Listen at dailyplanetdc.com/audio or wherever you get your podcasts!
A man died after a shooting late Wednesday night in downtown Saint Paul. A second man was also wounded. Police say it's the city's 12th homicide of 2026. No arrests have been made. https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/07/31/saint-paul-7th-street-homicide-july-2026/
Man dies in downtown Saint Paul shooting that also wounded second victim
Saint Paul police are investigating a fatal shooting late Wednesday, July 29, in the 200 block of 7th Street East that left one man dead and a second man wounded. No arrests have been made.
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"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" posted more than $50 million in Thursday previews, with sources suggesting the number could challenge "Avengers: Endgame's" all-time record. https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/07/31/spiderman-brand-new-day-box-office-record/
‘Brand New Day’ posts record Thursday previews as Spider-Man swings toward historic opening
Tom Holland's fourth solo outing as Spider-Man is off to a blistering start, with Thursday previews already topping "No Way Home" and industry insiders eyeing a run at "Avengers: Endgame's" all-time record.
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The end is a clock tick away! "#Wicked" has a little over a week remaining at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Minneapolis, with the touring production's run closing out the 2025-2026 Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin season on Sunday, Aug. 9. https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/07/30/wicked-orpheum/
In a clock tick, ‘Wicked’ will be gone from the Orpheum
Minnesota's most popular musical has 10 days left at the historic Orpheum Theatre before the touring production moves on.
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Court records show AI companies are buying used books in bulk, scanning them for training data and destroying the originals. https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/07/30/ai-companies-books-training-destruction/
Court records show AI firms buying, destroying millions of books to train chatbots
A cottage industry has emerged to supply AI developers with millions of physical books that are cut apart, scanned for training data and discarded. Unsealed court records name Anthropic's "Project Panama" as one confirmed example; other buyers remain anonymous.
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"Masters of the Universe" struggled in theaters this summer. On Prime Video, it's a different story: the He-Man reboot has topped streaming charts in dozens of countries since its July 22 debut. https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/07/30/motu-prime-video-number-one/
‘Masters of the Universe’ rockets to No. 1 on Prime Video despite theatrical flop
After grossing just $113 million against a reported $170 million budget, "Masters of the Universe" has found new life on streaming, topping Amazon Prime Video charts in dozens of countries since its July 22 debut.
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New bonus features from the "#Supergirl" digital release show Milly Alcock and David Corenswet sharing lighthearted moments in costume on set, including a run-through of Superman's super-breath. https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/07/30/supergirl-superman-bts-bonus-features/
The Minneapolis Institute of Art will present "María Berrío: Songlines" starting Sept. 12, featuring roughly 20 works by the Colombian artist known for her intricate paper and watercolor compositions. Admission is free. https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/07/30/maria-berrio-songlines-mia/
Minneapolis Institute of Art to present ‘María Berrío: Songlines’ this fall
The Minneapolis Institute of Art will present "María Berrío: Songlines" beginning in September, a co-organized exhibition tracing a decade of the Colombian-born artist's intricate paper and watercolor compositions.
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Metro Transit has replaced Blue Line trains with buses between Target Field and Mall of America through Aug. 19 for a signal upgrade project. Green Line riders face a similar bus swap Aug. 16-19. Full details and schedules…
Buses replace Blue Line trains during summer signal upgrade project
Metro Transit has replaced Blue Line trains with buses between Target Field and Mall of America stations while crews complete a signal upgrade project meant to reduce delays and improve reliability across the line.
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DC's "Absolute Martian Manhunter" led all winners at the 2026 Eisner Awards, held Friday at San Diego Comic-Con, as DC Comics took home 10 trophies overall. https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/07/29/2026-eisner-award-winners/
Hibbing's new joint police, fire and EMS facility is more than 60% built and on track for completion this fall, city officials say, replacing outdated buildings with a modern, unified public safety campus. https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/07/29/hibbing-public-safety-building-2026/
Hibbing’s new public safety building nears completion this fall
The city where the Daily Planet was founded is building a new home for its police, fire and EMS departments. The roughly $29 million project is tracking on schedule for completion this fall.
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Elon Musk's xAI has sued Minnesota over its new ban on AI nudification technology, arguing in federal court that the law imposes an unconstitutional restriction on free speech. The law was set to take effect Aug. 1. https://dailyplanetdc.com/2026/07/29/musk-xai-sues-minnesota-nudification-law/
Elon Musk’s xAI sues Minnesota over AI nudification law
Elon Musk's xAI filed a federal lawsuit against Minnesota this week over a new law banning AI nudification technology, arguing the ban is unconstitutionally broad days before it takes effect.
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