The Plencner Lab Post, Late City edition. All the news that fits Phil.

Vol. I, No. 1Evening Edition, Tuesday, November 10, 2026Tonight: no games. Next: Northwestern at Ohio State, Sat. at noon.

NEWWashington Post

Russia and Ukraine begin U.S.-backed peace talks in Abu Dhabi

The talks are expected to include a broad discussion of European security, a move observers described as a risky nod to a key Russian goal of having a greater say in Europe’s security.

By Mary Ilyushina, Rachel Chason, 1 hr ago

World & NationPage 2

NEWWashington Post

U.S. aircraft abruptly depart a second U.K. base

At least a dozen U.S. refueling planes and other aircraft departed on Monday from a British base that is a major hub for the U.S. Air Force. The reasons behind the move remain unclear.

By Victoria Craw, Imogen Piper, Greg Miller, 6 hrs ago

TechnologyPage 3

MusicPage 4

NEWSaving Country Music

Moe Bandy is Finally Being Honored

A name you don't hear nearly enough about when it comes to country music's living performers who deserve our gratitude and recognition for a life of service is Moe Bandy. Now he's being recognized by the Ameripolitan Awards.

By Trigger, 4 hrs ago

Invisible Oranges

Upcoming Metal Releases: 11/8/26 – 11/14/26

Here are the new releases for November 8th to 14th–Spin (or skip) new music from Yngwie Malmsteen, Artificial Brain, The Body, and more.

By Invisible Oranges, yesterday

Saving Country Music

Willie Nelson’s Luck Reunion Expands to Two Days in 2027

When the event first started (originally called the Heartbreaker Banquet), you had to know somebody who knew someone to even know it was happening. In 2027, the Luck Reunion is expanding to two days instead of one.

By Trigger, 18 hrs ago

Saving Country Music

It’s Not About The Red Carpet. It’s About Respect

The red carpet is a silly tradition that's based around prestige and fashion that in conventional circumstances is probably not worth even arguing over. But in this instance it exposed a deeper bias towards certain performers.

By Trigger, yesterday

SportsPage 5

NEWBleed Cubbie Blue

The Top 100 Cubs of all time, No. 97: Bob O’Farrell

Bob O’Farrell is one of the earliest examples of a Cubs player who was very good for the team — posting seasons of 6.0 and 4.7 bWAR in 1922 and 1923 at ages 25 and 26 — and then was…

By Al Yellon, 1 hr ago

NEWBleed Cubbie Blue

Cubs free agent target: Randy Arozarena

Let’s switch gears for a moment from the pitchers I’ve been looking at and instead check out one of the top outfield free agents, former Mariners outfielder Randy Arozarena. No question, Arozarena has talent.

By Al Yellon, 4 hrs ago

Bleed Cubbie Blue

The Top 100 Cubs of all time: No. 98, Jimmy Slagle

Jimmy Slagle, who was the Cubs’ center fielder on their first three pennant-winning teams of the 20th Century (1906, 1907, 1908), was acquired by the Cubs from Boston in a bit of subterfuge, as noted in his SABR biography: In…

By Al Yellon, yesterday

Letters & OpinionPage 6

Letters from an American

November 9, 2026

Let’s take a night of rest.

By Heather Cox Richardson, 15 hrs ago