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[Nerdspresso] A Long Time Ago in a Movie Theater Far, Far Away: Confessions of a Middle-Aged Star Wars Fan

It was 1977. My dad took me to the movies, which was a rare treat. My mom had friends over…

UNC Chapel Hill holds block party to celebrate 223 years of Carolina
on October 12, 2026 at 5:07 am
UNC Chapel Hill hosts a block party for this year's University Day, celebrating 223 years of the school's history.
'Thank God for the alerts': Raleigh man recalls harrowing moment tornado struck in seconds
on October 12, 2026 at 4:42 am
Erik Grubbs' Sunday quickly went from relaxing to alarming when a tornado suddenly struck his neighborhood in northeast Raleigh.
US futures are mixed as Brent crude tops $105 a barrel after Trump says US will buy Russian diesel
on October 12, 2026 at 4:33 am
World shares are mostly higher and oil prices have steadied as U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to purchase diesel from Russia draws criticism from some lawmakers.
Trooper hurt, man charged with DWI after crash on I-85 in Orange County
on October 12, 2026 at 1:46 am
One trooper was in their patrol car at the time of the crash and had a serious cut to his head. They were taken to the hospital for treatment. The other trooper was not hurt.
Missing endangered child found safe in Burlington
on October 11, 2026 at 11:21 pm
Police were searching for 16-year-old Mikal Jones, who was last seen on Sunday around noon in the 1700 block of Sykes Street in Burlington. He was found safe later Sunday night.

Rep. Ilhan Omar’s residence searched as part of ongoing criminal investigation, DOJ says
on October 12, 2026 at 1:11 pm
A Department of Justice spokesperson said the search was part of an ongoing criminal investigation.
Stanford economist Robert Hall, among 2 Americans, awarded Nobel Prize for overturning assumptions about how to deal with economic shocks
on October 12, 2026 at 1:05 pm
American-born economist and Stanford professor Robert E. Hall has won the Nobel memorial prize in economics.
Pleasant week of weather ahead after severe weather on Sunday
by WTVD on October 12, 2026 at 12:38 pm
Multiple tornadoes were reported across Central NC on Sunday.
Giant pumpkins battle for heavyweight glory and the world record in California
on October 12, 2026 at 12:38 pm
Giant pumpkin growers and their massive gourds will converge for an annual pumpkin-weighing contest, competing for the top prize and a chance at the world record.
Pope Leo XIV to be admitted to hospital Tuesday for lung nodule surgery, Vatican says
by AP on October 12, 2026 at 12:31 pm
The Vatican said Pope Leo XIV will be admitted to the hospital on Tuesday in the late morning, ahead of surgery to remove a lung nodule discovered during recent medical tests.