• Banana Taped to a Wall Sells for $6.2M at Sotheby's
  
  A fresh banana taped to a wall - a provocative work of conceptual art by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan - was bought for $6.2 million on Wednesday by a cryptocurrency entrepreneur at a New York auction, Sotheby's announced in a statement.
• 'Reagan' Film DVD Features Classic American Songs
  
  After a successful box office run in theaters having grossed upward of $30 million since its late October opening, the movie Reagan is set to enter another anticipated distribution window this week with the release of its DVD.
• 'Rust' to Premiere Three Years After On-set Shooting
  
  The Western "Rust" will get its world premiere Wednesday at a Polish film festival, three years after its cinematographer was killed in a tragic on-set shooting.
• Polls, Once Again, Underestimate Trump; Experts Stumped
  
  Following Republican President-elect Donald Trump's resounding victory in this month's election, some U.S. pollsters are scrambling to understand why their surveys once again underestimated his support among American voters.
• Top 10 Best US Cities to Retire
  
  Three of US News & World Report's top 10 places to retire are, not surprisingly, in Florida. But New York and Boise, Idaho, make the list, too.The magazine ranked 150 of the nation's top cities for how well they meet retirement needs and expectations, focusing on a scoring...
• Comedian Conan O'Brien to Host Oscars
  
  Comedian Conan O'Brien, former late-night television host, will be the emcee for the Oscars for the first time in 2025, taking over from fellow funnyman Jimmy Kimmel, organizers said Friday.
• Netflix Aims for Live Sports Knockout in Paul-Tyson Fight
  
  A showdown between former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and social media influencer-turned-fighter Jake Paul on Friday is the latest one-two punch from Netflix, as the media giant hopes to cash in on sports' sprint to streaming.
• ICYMI - Txt Abbrevs Cn Make U Seem Insincere: Study
  
  Using abbreviations while texting might save some typing time, but it won't make a good impression, a new study finds.People who use texting abbreviations like IDK or GOAT are perceived as more insincere and are less likely to receive replies, researchers discovered.
• Cruise Line Offers Plan to 'Skip' Trump Administration
  
  A luxury cruise line is offering a "skip forward" plan for those Americans looking to avoid another four years under President-elect Donald Trump.
• Dogecoin Soars 24% on Trump 'DOGE' Efficiency Group
  
  Dogecoin, the cryptocurrency whose mascot is a super-cute dog that muses things like "much wow," has been racing higher in value since Donald Trump won the presidential election last week.
• Judge: Musk $1M Giveaway Not an Illegal Lottery
  
  A $1 million voter sweepstakes linked to billionaire Elon Musk was allowed to continue through Election Day because Philadelphia's top prosecutor did not show that it was an illegal lottery, a judge said in a new opinion.
• Yale to Offer a Course on Beyonce
  
  With a record 99 Grammy nominations and acclaim as one of the most influential artists in music history, pop superstar Beyoncé and her expansive cultural legacy will be the subject of a new course at Yale University next year.
• Harriet Tubman Posthumously Named a General in Veterans Day Ceremony
  
  Revered abolitionist Harriet Tubman, who was the first woman to oversee an American military action during a time of war, was posthumously awarded the rank of general on Monday.
• $70K Engagement Ring Must Be Returned After Canceled Wedding
  
  Who gets to keep an engagement ring if a romance turns sour and the wedding is called off That's what the highest court in Massachusetts was asked to decide with a $70,000 ring at the center of the dispute.
• A-Listers Fail to Win Harris Votes as Trump Lauds 'Bros'
  
  A raft of celebrities from Taylor Swift and Beyonce to George Clooney and Harrison Ford proved unable to prevent Kamala Harris's crushing defeat in the U.S. election, underlining the limited impact of sweeping star endorsements on voters.
• 'Wizard of Oz' Ruby Slippers Up for Sale
  
  A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz" is on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole the iconic shoes, convinced they were adorned with real jewels.
• Trump Has 56% Odds of Winning, Harris 44%: Oddschecker
  
  Twenty-four hours before the U.S. presidential election, the betting is closer at this stage than before any election on the winning odds between Republican candidate, former President Donald Trump, and Democrat candidate Vice President Kamala Harris.
• New Car Prices Are About to Get a LOT More Expensive
  
  This radical new policy will impact new and used car prices. New car prices are about to get a lot more expensive, here's why.A new radical government policy proposal attempts to "technically" constitute a ban on Chinese cars.
• Economy Blamed as Billionaires Flee China
  
  The number of billionaires in China has dropped 36% in the past three years, according to research group Hurun.
• Robert Downey Jr: I'll Sue Any Marvel Exec Who Uses My AI Replica
  
  Robert Downey Jr. doesn't think Marvel executives would ever recreate his portrayal of Tony Stark using artificial intelligence. But if they did, he would lawyer up - even posthumously.
• Founder of TikTok Owner Jumps to Top of China's Rich List
  
  ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming is China's richest person, with personal wealth of $49.3 billion, an annual rich list showed Tuesday, although counterparts in real estate and renewables have fared less well.
• Colin Farrell Completes Marathon for Charity
  
  Actor Colin Farrell completed the Dublin Marathon, pushing a woman in a wheelchair for the last 2.5 miles of the 26-mile race.
• Rethink the Front-Yard Placard to Inspire, Uplift
  
  In many neighborhoods across the country, some small politically-tinged placards have been seen in front yards, proclaiming alleged values that the homeowners hold dear. These statements often reflect ultra-liberal ideals, promoting lofty but misguided ideals.
• Portrait by Robot to Sell at Auction in Art World First
  
  The robot artist Ai-Da, a humanoid powered by artificial intelligence, will be the first of its kind to have a painting sold at a major auction house, organizers said Wednesday.
• Expanding the College Football Playoff Is a Real Boon All Around
  
  The expansion of the College Football Playoff (CFP) to include more teams has not only transformed the sport's landscape by drawing greater attention to college football rankings and news, but it has also proven to be a financial boon for teams, players, broadcasters, and...

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