Five years after HBO’s “Game of Thrones” came to an end, fans have a chance to call part of the hit fantasy series their own. Heritage Auctions opens bidding on more than 2,000 props and costumes from the show starting next week. Dana Jacobson has more.
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When critical infrastructure like utility lines and cell phone towers go down, emergency response teams from telecom providers like AT&T and Verizon step in with an arsenal of equipment ensuring first responders can communicate in a disaster zone. Here’s how that’s helping in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
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Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Marcus King started playing guitar at eight. As a teen, he formed his own band and started performing. Now, he’s releasing his third critically acclaimed solo album. The personal project focuses on mental health and was produced by the legendary Rick Rubin. From “Mood Swings,” here is Marcus King with “Save Me.”
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In 1978, Christopher Reeve made the world believe in superheroes with his portrayal of Superman in the eponymous film. The star died in 2004, nearly a decade after suffering a tragic accident that re-shaped his life and his family’s. Now, the documentary “Super/Man” shows us just how heroic Reeve was in real life. Michelle Miller has more. “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story” will be in theaters on Friday, October 11.
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The single mother had been sitting in bed holding sons Khyzier and Khazmir and chatting on the phone with family members while the storm raged outside their home in Thomson, Georgia.
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Doctors operated on Allison Misconin’s reproductive system while she was more than halfway through her first pregnancy.
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In Scotland, the river known as the Water of Leith cuts a path through Edinburgh’s port, an area that dates back to the 12th century. That’s where a young spirits company recently opened a distillery that’s both turning heads and forging new traditions for Scotland’s national drink.
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Congolese authorities have started mpox vaccinations, nearly two months after the disease outbreak was declared a global emergency.
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NFL legend Steve Gleason shares his experience with ALS in a heartfelt conversation with David Begnaud. A man whose life changed drastically in a split second is using the life-changing event to inspire others. Plus, more heartwarming stories.
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The severe rainstorm that hit Bosnia overnight Friday killed at least 16 and caused water to surge into homes as residents slept.
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