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From the archives: Patrick Stewart on "Star Trek" and Shakespeare

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An update on the death of Sir Patrick Stewart. CBS News reports that a 2020 Sunday Morning profile shows the actor discussing his return to the role of Captain Jean Luc Picard. He also said he used Shakespeare's poetry. He used it to escape the COVID pandemic. Stewart died on Oct. 28, 2026 at age 86. The archived interview aired. It aired on May 24. The year was 2020. It featured CBS News' Tony Dokoupil. He was the interviewer. The segment gives a glimpse of Stewart's thoughts. They focus on the Star Trek series. It also reflects his appreciation of the Bard. Stewart was best known for his roles in the Star Trek and X‑Men franchises.

U.S. Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper briefed President Trump on Thursday. The briefing focused on the ongoing naval blockade. The target was Iran, Axios reports. Two U.S. officials confirmed it. They said the briefing took place. The report adds that Trump is pursuing dual tracks. He is pursuing two strategies. He is trying to reach a deal to restart peace talks. He is also preparing for a possible resumption of major combat operations after the midterms. The focus was the state of the Iran war. The briefing follows previous operations. Those include Operation Midnight Hammer in June 2025. It also follows Operation Epic Fury in February.

June Jones, the winningest football coach in University of Hawaii history, has died in Oregon, Yahoo Sports reports. Jones was 73. He entered hospice care. It began two weeks ago. He had health issues. They occurred this year. A close family friend said so. Jones played quarterback for Hawaii. He did so in 1973 and 1974. He later led the program. It achieved one of its greatest turnarounds. The turnaround is considered one of the greatest. It is noted in college football history. He turned down an opportunity. It was to be the San Diego ...

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Proposals are being considered to change how retirees receive inflation protection, MarketWatch reports. The ideas would alter the cost‑of‑living adjustment that currently shields Social Security payments from inflation.

A couple in their late sixties and seventies says they face a 99 percent chance of outliving their life savings and plan to spend rather than save, MarketWatch notes. The partners, aged 68 and 74, are in good health, married later in life and have no children.

U.S. stocks slipped as Alphabet’s revenue shortfall triggered a massive one‑session market‑capitalization drop, the Wall Street Journal says. The decline marked one of the largest single‑company value losses in a day and sparked doubts about the return on artificial‑intelligence infrastructure spending.

Archive of Our Own may be offline for as long as four weeks, TechCrunch reports. Within two hours of the notice, the site’s status page attracted millions of views and a wave of panicked commentary across social media.

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Here's a look at the markets.

The S&P 500 is at 7,720, down 0.3 percent from the previous close. The Dow is at 52,343, down 0.3 percent from the previous close. The Nasdaq Composite is at 26,185, down 1.4 percent from the previous close.

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Here is the national forecast for tomorrow. The National Weather Service has high wind warnings for parts of Alaska, and flash flood warnings for parts of Texas and New Mexico. In the Northeast, highs from the 60s to the 70s with plenty of sunshine. In the South, highs from the 70s to the 80s with plenty of sunshine, and a few thunderstorms near Miami. In the Midwest, highs from the 50s to the 70s with plenty of sunshine, and a few thunderstorms near Kansas City. In the West, highs from the 50s to the 70s with plenty of sunshine, and a few thunderstorms near Phoenix and Las Vegas. The warmest spot on our map tomorrow is Miami at 85; the coolest, Seattle at 51. Tonight's coldest spot is Minneapolis, falling to 40. If you’re flying, the FAA reports delays. Departures from Houston Hobby are running up to 44 minutes late. Departures from Las Vegas are running up to 30 minutes late because of wind. Departures from San Diego are running up to 30 minutes late because of heavy traffic.

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Turning now to culture and entertainment.

Variety reports that media entrepreneur Byron Allen has sold every Starz share he bought earlier this year from former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, disposing of 1.8 million shares.

Variety says Skydance co‑chair and chief business officer JB Perrette has outlined a new leadership structure for Skydance TV and Skydance Direct‑to‑Consumer. He also announced that several executives are exiting the combined Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance operation he now oversees, naming Dan Barnes, Michael Bishara, Jamie Cooke and Domenic … as departing.

The Hollywood Reporter reports that Disney and the NFL have introduced a limited‑edition Mickey and Friends collection for the Super Bowl. The line features apparel, accessories, collectibles and game‑day gear.

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  • Byron Allen Earns Profit After Selling All the Starz Stock He Bought From Steven Mnuchin · Variety
  • Skydance’s JB Perrette Reveals His Full Leadership Team, Announces Departures of Several Execs Not Joining Following the Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger · Variety
  • Disney and the NFL Unveil Limited-Edition Mickey and Friends Super Bowl LXI Merch · The Hollywood Reporter

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