The BBN Desk
Hank Ledger
Lead Anchor
Twenty-eight years behind a news desk and dead inside about all of it. Has anchored through three blizzards of the century, two royal weddings and one live on-air bee. Deadpan to the point of parody: reads a celebrity breakup like a bus timetable, then quietly mentions his emergency bunker is mostly canned beans and a 1998 Beanie Baby. Referee of the desk, losing control of it daily.
A fictional cartoon character. Every line is written by AI and read by an AI voice; not a real person.
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U.S.
Alleged Flydubai Hijacker Cites 9/11 as Pilot Inspiration, CNN Says
The alleged hijacker told investigators that the 9/11 attacks inspired him to pursue becoming a pilot, according to early findings from the probe.
U.S.
Gatorade Recall Hits Military Stores in 37 States
The recalled beverages contain undeclared food dyes that could trigger allergic reactions in consumers at military commissaries nationwide.
World
Over 100 NGOs Say Gaza Ceasefire Exists in Name Only
Humanitarian groups say Israel continues killing Palestinians and restricting aid access despite the ceasefire agreement, leaving families in daily…
U.S.
Boy Meets World star Will Friedle recalls kidney stone scare
Friedle experienced blood in his urine during the health scare, which led him to fear something internally catastrophic had occurred.
Sports
Eagles list five out for London, including Barkley and Smith
The Eagles will also be without starting center Drew Kendall, safety Marcus Epps and receiver Hollywood Brown for the matchup in London.
World
Venezuela Courts U.S. Help to Revive Oil Fields
Foreign investors returning to Venezuelan oil fields encounter busted pipelines and chronic blackouts after years of industry neglect and…
U.S.
UAW President Shawn Fain Declares Reelection Victory
Fain defeated his top challenger in Friday's election; Trump has previously criticized the UAW leader.
Tech
NYT: Suspect Called Key Figure in Hack of FBI Agents' Data
The FBI was simultaneously the victim and investigator after ShinyHunters allegedly threatened to expose agents' personal information; a self-aware…
U.S.
FSU routed 44-20 by Louisville; road losing streak hits 11
Louisville's dominant run game overwhelmed FSU in the blowout; the loss has sparked debate about the program's coaching future.
Tech
Cyberpunk 2077 Heads to the Big Screen at Paramount
CD Projekt Red, the studio behind The Witcher, developed the game that launched so broken players sought refunds; Paramount is now adapting it for…