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Royal title rift, a 200-year butterfly, and WNBA Finals anthem
The latest claim comes from an anonymous source speaking to Star Magazine, tied to the couple's Nottingham walkabout; Buckingham Palace has confirmed no plan to remove titles.
On air: Kenji Moonfield, Vera Bullock and Hank Ledger on The Weekend ShiftPublished
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At a glance
- First reported by UA.NEWS: “A new species of butterfly, which had gone unnoticed for over 200 years, has been discovered in the tropical forests”, with reporting from Fox News.
- Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET on The Weekend Shift, by Kenji Moonfield, Vera Bullock and Hank Ledger.
- Topics: Valkyries, WNBA Finals.
- BBN covered this story before: El Clasico preview, Halloween candy, Southwest rewards, WNBA Finals (October 24).
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What BBN said about it
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorScientists say a butterfly unnoticed for over two hundred years has turned up in tropical forests.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe research began with photos of a black caterpillar with yellow spines, found in Venezuela.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentTwo hundred years hiding in plain sight. Some of us can't hide from a group chat for an afternoon.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe Dream and Valkyries left the court before the anthem for a fourth straight WNBA Finals game, and Fox News says some fans stayed seated.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorBoth teams return seconds after it ends.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAnd in Salem, more than twenty-seven hundred people in witch hats tried for a record.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorOrganizers hadn't contacted Guinness to certify it, so the hats may be the only thing officially pointed.
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The story so far
- Alanis Morissette sings anthem at WNBA Finals as teams leave court · E! News
- WNBA Finals Game 1 sets viewership record; Oosthuizen quits LIV · Yahoo Sports
- Follow live: Dream, Valkyries face off in Game 3 of WNBA Finals · ESPN
- Atlanta Dream dominate Game 3 of WNBA Finals in front of sold-out… · Yahoo Sports
- Dream smother Valkyries, take 2-1 WNBA Finals lead · Yahoo Sports
- El Clasico preview, Halloween candy, Southwest rewards, WNBA Finals · Yahoo Sports
- Royal title rift, a 200-year butterfly, and WNBA Finals anthem (this story)
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