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John Anderson, the Grammy‑nominated country singer known for “Swingin’” and “Seminole Wind,” died this week at age 71. No cause of death was disclosed. Anderson’s family posted a tribute on his verified Facebook and Instagram accounts, describing him as a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend. The 71‑year‑old artist had a career spanning nearly 50 years, released more than 20 studio albums, earned three Grammy nominations, and was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in early 2024. Anderson was born John David Anderson in Apopka, Florida, on Dec. 13, 1954, and moved to Nashville after high school to pursue music. He signed with Warner Bros. Records in the late 1970s and achieved mainstream success with his 1982 album *Wild & Blue*, featuring the hit “Swingin’.” His 1990s comeback came with the album *Seminole Wind*, whose title track became a signature song.

The cost of insuring Meta Platforms' debt against default touched an all‑time high on Thursday, as investors grappled with concerns about its plan to spend more on artificial intelligence build‑out.

Regent’s Seven Seas Splendor features a Regent Suite costing $15,000 per night, spanning roughly five thousand one hundred square feet. The suite includes a Steinway piano, private dining room, and wraparound deck with hot tub. The ship’s 151‑night global cruise begins in January, and the suite is almost always occupied. Regent plans to launch Seven Seas Prestige in December, its first new ship class in a decade, with a top suite priced at $25,000 per night. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings owns Regent and Oceania, focusing on luxury brand positioning and commercial performance.

The 2024 NFL Draft made history by selecting six quarterbacks in the top twelve picks. Early in their third seasons, Caleb Williams of the Chicago Bears and Drake Maye of the New England Patriots have emerged as standout performers. Both teams hold a 4‑2 record, with the Patriots having recently won three consecutive games, including a victory over the Buffalo Bills. Maye’s recent slump has ended, as he has thrown ten touchdowns and one interception in his last three contests. Williams returned from a hamstring injury to lead the Bears to a 31‑23 win over the Atlanta Falcons, setting the stage for a high‑stakes matchup on Thursday night. The game promises to showcase two 24‑year‑old quarterbacks poised to become long‑term stars.

From Nov. 6‑30, fans of the Crave Original series ‘Heated Rivalry’ can watch all six episodes of Season 1 on a big‑screen jumbotron at more than 275 Regal Cinema locations nationwide, in partnership with Sphere Abacus and Crave. The show will also be available at over 650 locations, including AMC and Cinemark. Paired‑episode screenings are priced at $9.99, with advanced tickets now on sale at Regal. Screenings will feature exclusive welcome content from the cast and directors, and participating venues will offer themed cocktails such as “Summer in Montreal” and “Russians Don’t Blush.”

Virginia state Senator L. Louise Lucas, eighty‑two, was charged with racketeering and money laundering conspiracy tied to a cannabis business she co‑owns. Federal authorities announced the indictment on Thursday, and Lucas surrendered to the FBI. She faces additional charges of conspiracy to distribute marijuana. The case also involves her daughters and other associates. The Justice Department noted the investigation began before the Trump administration, and the charges were filed just weeks before the midterm election. Lucas issued a statement saying she will not be intimidated and will continue to fight against perceived silencing.

Apple today announced that more than fifty third‑party App Store apps will be fully optimized for the iPhone Duo. The announcement included Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, MLB, Zoom, Slack, Lyft, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and many others. Existing iPhone apps can run on the Duo, but their appearance will vary depending on the iOS SDK version used. The company said that in the coming weeks Word and Outlook will roll out a desktop‑class experience on the Duo’s larger inner display.

During the latest episode of “The Kardashians,” Kourtney Kardashian recalled that Kanye West had told her to wait to have sex until marriage before she began dating Travis Barker. She said, “I feel like God is calling me to tell you that you should not hook up with any randoms until you are with your husband,” and added that she did not follow the advice. Kardashian and Barker, who began dating in early 2021, had multiple wedding ceremonies in 2022 and welcomed their son Rocky in 2023. The pair’s relationship was also discussed on Billy Corgan’s “The Magnificent Others” podcast, where Barker described falling in love with Kardashian as “a perfect symmetry.”

A software‑only, tethered jailbreak for the Nintendo Switch 2 has been released, allowing users to run arbitrary native code on any system with the latest firmware. The exploit requires a specific original Switch game to boot the system, and it uses a 32‑bit integer overflow bug in that game’s array handling to gain code execution. The jailbreak lets users mod games, run homebrew software, back up save files, and access most peripherals. In a demonstration, the developer added characters such as Peter Griffin and Hatsune Miku to Mario Kart World. Nintendo is expected to remove the required game from the eShop and patch the vulnerability soon. The discovery was aided by AI tools such as OpenAI Codex.

The Eagles’ handling of quarterback Jalen Hurts and his blood clot in Week 5 has sparked plenty of criticism of both the team and the league, which has been in lockstep with the team.