Seven more days, Pam.
I'm officially counting the days until Ryan gets back.
I didn't think you'd miss him.
Miss him?
Pam, it's too quiet in here.
No ping pong balls flying across the studio.
No donut crumbs in the soundboard.
No oops every time he hits the wrong button.
Well, at least the snack drawer is finally safe.
Oh, right.
We better eat all our leftover Halloween candy before he gets back.
And we should start the show.
I'm Pamela Kirkland.
And I'm Tracy Eads Kaplan.
It's Thursday, November 13th.
And this is 10 Things You Need to Know.
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
Tuesday was Veterans Day, an annual federal holiday honoring the brave men and women who served in the US.
Armed Forces.
Originally called Armistice Day.
It marked the end of World War I on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.
In 1954, it became Veterans Day, honoring all veterans living and past.
What began as a dark day to remember the end of World War I has grown into a national tribute to every American who has served our country.
Thank you for your service to all of our veterans across all branches of the armed forces.
And speaking of service.
After nearly 40 years in Congress, Nancy Pelosi announced she will not seek reelection.
The first female Speaker of the House.
Pelosi broke barriers and led the Democrats through decades of political change.
Her decision to retire marks the end of a historic chapter in American politics, but her legacy serves as an inspiration for women to lead and serve at any level of government.
It is truly the end of an era.
Now, more retirement news.
This one involves a print publication that has been around for 208 years, The Farmer's Almanac.
It's known for its weather predictions, fishing and gardening guides, and astronomical data.
And it will end its more than two-century run with its 2026 edition.
Wait, I thought that thing was immortal, like the groundhog.
Almost, Pam.
Since 1818, it's helped people plan their crops, gardens, and even wedding dates.
But the publishers say rising costs made it tough to keep printing.
In a press release, the publisher said they decided to call it quits due to the increased financial challenges of producing and distributing the Almanac.
The last edition, The Farmer's Almanac 2026, is available for purchase online, and online content will remain accessible through December 2025.
You may have been following the news about Hurricane Melissa and its impact on the Caribbean.
It was one of the strongest Atlantic storms ever recorded, and it slammed into Jamaica Haiti, the Dominican Republic and Cuba with winds up to 185 miles per hour.
A new study from the World Weather Attribution Group found that human-caused climate change made the storm more intense, boosting wind speeds by about 7 percent and rainfall by 16 percent.
Scientists say warmer ocean temperatures, about 25 degrees higher than they'd be without fossil fuels, helped supercharge the hurricane's power.
From too much rain to not nearly enough, another part of the world is facing the opposite problem.
The Middle Eastern country of Iran is dealing with no water at all.
The country's facing an extreme drought with record low rainfall and nearly empty reservoirs.
The situation is so bad that officials say its capital Tehran, might have to ration water or even evacuate if it doesn't rain soon.
According to officials, no rainfall is expected in the near future.
Hopefully that changes soon.
Time for a quick break.
Hey, Tenors.
When I was growing up, I was taught to always turn off the sink while brushing my teeth, to not waste any water.
I still do that now.
Are there things that you do in your house to preserve water?
Let us know and we might share it on the show.
So, apparently, cloning pets is a thing?
Retired football player Tom Brady revealed his dog Junie is a clone of his late pup Lua.
That's right, the goat has officially cloned his dog.
Only Tom Brady would win the afterlife for dogs.
Colossal Biosciences and its acquired company Viagin Pets and Equine cloned Brady's beloved family pet using a simple, non-invasive blood draw taken before she died.
But he's not the only celebrity to have a dog cloned.
Paris Hilton had her dog cloned in 2023 by Viagin, and Barbara Streisand had her dog cloned not once, but twice.
The first ever cloned animal in history was a sheep named Dolly, a product of an adult cell at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland in 1996.
And the first dog ever cloned was produced by South Korean researchers in 2005.
Some good news to share today.
The government might finally reopen.
After the longest shutdown in U.S. history, the Senate passed the first step in a funding deal.
Last Sunday evening, Senate Democrats and Republicans reached a deal to reopen the government with a vote of 60 to 40, with seven Democrats and an independent joining Republicans to advance the first procedural step on the measure.
And now the members of the House are on their way back to D.C. to vote.
This legislation still needs to pass the House before the shutdown can fully end.
Now, with the shutdown ending, government employees can get paid again, federal food benefits can resume and other day-to-day operations can return to normal.
Thanksgiving is two weeks away and Instacart says America's favorite pie is drumroll.
Please, pumpkin pie.
According to Instacart data, pumpkin pie is the most ordered Thanksgiving dessert.
Orders surged more than 2,000% the day before Thanksgiving.
Following this staple for the dessert table are apple pie, pecan pie, sweet potato pie and cherry pie, which take the top five spots.
But taste also varies by state.
Out west in California, Oregon and Washington, pumpkin pie is the favorite, whereas on the East Coast, in states like Maine and Massachusetts, cream pies are preferred.
Yummy.
Starbucks is already in full holiday mode with new red and green cups and the Barista Cup a glass teddy bear that's making news.
The new cup features a glass teddy bear wearing a Starbucks green knit beanie, and it's already drawing crowds, with some customers lining up outside the Rockefeller location as early as 450 am, just 10 minutes before opening all to get their hands on the cup.
In addition to selling out at several locations, resale sites are listing the Barista Cup for 200 to 800.
$800 for a cup?!
!
At that price, it better come with a lifetime supply of lattes.
And for the last thing you need to know, let's go to our trivia master, Owen.
What is going on here?
Trivia of the 10.
Thanks, Pam.
Which famous venue are the Rockettes most known for performing at?
Is it A, Madison Square Garden...
B, Carnegie Hall, C, Radio City Music Hall, or D, Lincoln Center?
The answer is C, Radio City Music Hall.
The Rockettes relocated to New York City in 1932 and have called Radio City Music Hall home ever since.
And this year, they are celebrating 100 years of dancing.
The dancers perform on an estimated 200 or more kicks during each show, whether at the Thanksgiving Day Parade, their annual Christmas spectacular or on stage at Radio City Music Hall, showcasing their talent in unforgettable performances.
And that was 10 Things You Need to Know.
And only six more days until Ryan gets back.
You know, Pam, we have just enough time to borrow his Nintendo Switch and for us to play together.
Let's do it.
Right after this note for the grown-ups and 10 News Snaps.
Time for 10 News Snaps.
A tenor named 12589luna wrote, Best podcast ever.
I really like this podcast.
You should do more episodes about animals.
Ryan, why are you scared of butterflies?
By the way, I just want to let you know that my dog died.
Please put me on 10 News Snaps immediately.
Very sad, listener, but I can't help but give you a gift and then left a bunch of butterflies.
So sorry to hear about your dog.
We're sending you 10 news hugs.
And thank you for that episode idea.
We might just do an episode all about animals and why Ryan is afraid of butterflies, but you'll have to wait till the end of the season for that.
That's it for today.
The 10 News is a co-production of Small But Mighty Media and Next Chapter Podcast and part of the Airwave Podcast Network.
The 10 News creative team is drawing butterflies while Ryan is away, and includes Tracy Notta Crooks, Adam the Great Bambino Bernard, Brian Not Ryan Douglas and Carson Not So Harry Potter.
Big thanks to Owen, not slowing down for anybody.
Our production director is Jeremiah On Fire Tittle and our executive producers are Donald Albright Albright, Albright and show creator.
Tracy takes the lead's Kaplan.
I'm Pamela Kirkland.
Thanks for listening to The 10 News.
