The 2026 World Cup Draw delivered fresh group pairings and global excitement, with Kevin Hart and Heidi Klum taking the stage as celebrity announcers. In a nostalgic twist, the moment echoed TV history: back in the 1950s, William Morris Agency didn’t even have a television division in Los Angeles until Phil Weltman launched it—later bringing in comedy legend Tim Conway. 

As the weekend approaches, most families are gearing up to buy their Christmas trees, while the entertainment world is buzzing over a seismic business move: Netflix is set to acquire Warner Bros. after its split from Discovery Global, at a massive $82.7 billion enterprise value. 

Meanwhile, nostalgia hits the board-game aisle as people rediscover old-school favorites—The Game of Life (complete with little blue and pink people) and Monopoly, reminding everyone that strategy and luck still rule the classics. 

In Los Angeles, journalist Elex Michaelson reported from Max & Helen’s Diner, a project created by Phil Rosenthal and iconic chef Nancy Silverton. Rosenthal—best known for creating Everybody Loves Raymond and hosting Netflix’s Emmy-nominated Somebody Feed Phil—is sparking talk of an Everybody Loves Raymond reunion as his popularity keeps climbing. 

And finally, dinner trends continue to evolve: with early-bird specials kicking off around 5 PM, families and diners are adjusting habits, while pizza orders shift toward fewer toppings and smaller sizes as people rethink budget, flavor, and simplicity.

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