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BYU defeated Notre Dame, moving to the top of the College Football Playoff resume rankings. The upset boosts the Big 12’s case for multiple bids in the 2026 playoff field.

A U.S. magistrate judge has ordered former President Donald Trump to answer questions under oath in his defamation lawsuit against the BBC by 11 December. Trump is suing the broadcaster over a Panorama episode that edited together two different sections of a speech he gave before the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. Trump cancelled a deposition on 16 October, citing national campaign duties. The BBC apologized for the error and argued the program did not meet defamation criteria. Trump’s lawyers say he could appear between 11 and 22 January next year.

By MARC LEVY and KAITLYN HUAMANI. With host communities across the U.S. turning against their gargantuan data centers, America's technology industry faces growing opposition to the massive facilities that consume vast amounts of energy and land.

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.”