Erfurt -- KiKA will air the award-winning documentary "Zirkuskind" on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. It will be available on the KiKA channel, on kika.de and in the KiKA app.

A road movie that mixes real footage with animation

The film follows Santino, who travels from town to town with his family and lives among caravans, animals and the circus ring. The documentary road movie combines real-life observation with animated sequences. It offers a look into the life of one of the last traveling circus families in Germany.

Santino's great-grandfather tells the family's stories

Santino's great-grandfather, one of Germany's last great circus directors, recounts the tales of the family's ancestors. They include contortionists, daring stunts and bull elephants. The result is a portrait of a family whose everyday life revolves around cohesion, tradition and constant movement.

Berlin – November 02, 2026 -- Anyone insured in Germany can learn how to use the electronic patient record (ePA) in an online event on December 3, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

The digital health agency gematik is hosting the session together with several health insurers. It is aimed at insured people and covers how the ePA works, what benefits it already offers, and which new functions are planned.

The session covers current developments and everyday use

The agenda focuses on recent developments around the ePA and experiences from practice. It also looks at how insured people can use the record in daily life.

Insurers demo their ePA apps in interactive groups

Each participating insurer presents its own ePA app in interactive group sessions. Attendees can ask individual questions during these sessions.

Seven insurers take part

The participating insurers are:

Mainz – November 02, 2026 -- ZDF is rewriting its November schedule, starting with the 8:15 p.m. slot on Monday, Nov. 2, which now carries the programming block "Zum Tode von Regina Ziegler" (On the Death of Regina Ziegler).

Monday's prime-time film is a 2023 comedy

The slot features "Familie Bundschuh - Bundschuh vs. Bundschuh," a comedy loosely based on Andrea Sawatzki's novel series. Sawatzki plays Gundula Bundschuh, Axel Milberg plays Gerald, and Judy Winter plays Susanne. Franziska Meyer-Price directed from a script by Stefan Kuhlman. The film first aired on Oct. 2, 2023. Regular programming resumes at 9:45 p.m. "Der Fernsehfilm der Woche: Der Geier - Blut und Zweifel" moves to a later date.

HIGHLAND, Calif. – November 02, 2026 -- Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel has kept its AAA Five Diamond designation for a third straight year, and it remains the only casino resort in the United States to hold the rating.

Fewer than 1% of AAA-inspected hotels earn the rating

The designation goes to fewer than 1% of nearly 23,000 AAA-inspected hotels. To earn and keep it, properties go through unannounced evaluations by AAA inspectors, who assess every part of the guest experience, from accommodations and amenities to service.

Kenji Hall, General Manager of the resort, credited the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation's long stewardship of the enterprise and the work of team members over the past 40 years.

Reno – November 02, 2026 -- Four U.S. Veterans living with PTSD went home with their own purpose-bred Service Dogs after Liberty Dogs held its first graduation ceremony on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at its 27-acre campus in Reno, Nevada. The graduates come from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines, and the nonprofit says more classes will follow.

Every Veteran gets a dog matched to their life

Each Veteran applied online, then completed interviews and assessments. Liberty Dogs paired each one with a dog by weighing the Veteran's lifestyle, needs, personality and goals against the dog's temperament and skills. The dogs spent months in advanced obedience, public access and task training on campus.

Once matched, each team spent two weeks on campus learning to work together. Housing, meals and around-the-clock support were provided at no cost.

LAS VEGAS – November 02, 2026 -- Royal Purple is replacing a range of legacy passenger car motor oils with a three-tier Performance Line, and the new bottles reach retail in January 2027.

The brand will show the lineup when AAPEX 2026 opens. It covers everything from the daily commute to the race track.

High Performance covers daily drivers and family vehicles

The entry tier is aimed at commuters, daily drivers, and family vehicles. It is designed to prevent deposits and sludge, preserve engine performance, and protect against wear. Royal Purple says it carries forward the formulation customers already use, with a new name and look.

Karlsruhe – November 02, 2026 -- The 23rd ARD Hörspieltage run from November 5 to 8, 2026, and most of the program is free to attend. This year's motto is "Nothing Serious," with humor as the focus of the German-speaking world's most important audio drama festival.

Venues expand to a museum for the first time

The festival takes place at the ZKM and the HfG, and for the first time at the Kunstmuseum. SWR leads the organization, and Mareike Maage directs it. Actor and DJ Lars Eidinger will play a set at the Kunstmuseum on opening night.

A panel opens the festival by asking what makes us laugh

The four-day event starts with the discussion "Worüber lachen wir?" ("What do we laugh about?"). Audio drama director Leonhard Koppelmann, comedian Aurel Mertz and film director Isabel Schneider take part. Podium talks, audio dramas and live acts explore what humor is and how it has changed over time.

Klausen – November 02, 2026 -- The South Tyrolean town of Klausen turns its medieval old town into a Christmas market on weekends and selected days between November 27 and December 23, 2026. The "Klausner Gassladvent" is the opening act of a winter season that also covers skiing, sledding and snowshoe hikes across four villages: Klausen, Barbian, Feldthurns and Villanders.

Handmade crafts fill the alleys of Klausen's old town

Lights, mulled wine and traditional crafts line the narrow lanes between old townhouses. Visitors can find handmade items, carved nativity figures and South Tyrolean specialties.

Six ski areas are within reach of the region

The "Wintersafari" links several Dolomite ski areas: Gröden, Seiser Alm, Plose, Gitschberg Jochtal and Rittner Horn. Their slopes cover a range of difficulty levels.

Unterföhring – November 02, 2026 -- ProSieben will broadcast the "Promi Padel WM - Wer holt den PadelCity Cup?" live from the Arena Oberhausen on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 20:15, and the celebrity field now includes tennis stars, a pop singer and a handball world champion.

Tennis stars and a singer swap their usual stages for the court

Former top-ten player and Grand Slam semifinalist Andrea Petkovic is among the new names. She joins Grand Slam winner Laura Siegemund and presenter and actor Wayne Carpendale. Singer Vanessa Mai trades the microphone for a padel racket. Content creators Aditotoro, Fionntime and TheLordJohny, racing driver Sophia Flörsch and handball world champion Pascal Hens complete the latest additions.

London – November 02, 2026 -- Children can now wear Minions on their wrists: imoo has launched the Smartwatch X10 Minions Limited Edition, which pairs the characters with 360° video calling, front and rear cameras, 20m water resistance and an SOS emergency function.

Minions styling is built into the watch and its packaging

The limited edition carries exclusive Minions-themed watch faces, character-inspired visual elements and personalized interactive designs. It also has a co-branded exterior and comes in an exclusive gift box, which imoo pitches at birthdays, holidays and other special occasions.

Cameras and video calls keep kids in touch with family

The front and rear cameras let children capture moments, from time with friends to outdoor discoveries. The 360° video calling feature is meant to help them stay in touch with family and share everyday experiences.