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Iceland pulls out of Eurovision 2026, joining four other countries to do so

On Wednesday, Iceland withdrew from the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, joining Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Slovenia. Each of the five countries backed out of the contest due to European Broadcasting Union (EBU) confirming Israel's participation in the 2026 edition.

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10-man Preston North End draw with Coventry City in Championship fixture

A 10-man Preston North End club and Coventry City drew 1-1 in a football match on Tuesday, in Deepdale, Lancashire with an attendance of 18,477 people. At halftime the score was 0-0.

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Four countries back out of Eurovision 2026 amid ongoing boycott

On Thursday, the European Broadcasting Union confirmed Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. In response, four countries, Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Slovenia withdrew from the 2026 contest, citing a "loss" of neutrality and the humanitarian impact due to the war in Gaza.

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Robert Dick and Mark Dresser re-unite at the Fridman Gallery

On November 21, flutist Robert Dick and double bassist Mark Dresser reunited for a performance at the Fridman Gallery in New York City. Dick and Dresser started playing together in the 1980s, in various combinations as a duo or with other players also involved.

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Raccoon found passed out in liquor store after drunken rampage

On November 29, a liquor store employee in Ashland was surprised to find many smashed bottles on the floor and their contents spilled through the store. The employee found a small raccoon asleep in the bathroom.

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