Filed from the Washington desk — including multi-city pieces that also ran elsewhere.
Entertainment · 4 October 2026
The inaugural New York Muslim Film Festival launches with a mission to move beyond stereotypes, while the Denver Film Festival kicks off its season with a comedic take on the Rocky saga.
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Business · 3 October 2026
As weight‑loss medications curb appetites, restaurants face slimmer orders, falling earnings, and a new briefing that calls for flexible pricing.
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Business · 3 October 2026
The President attributes economic sluggishness to a lack of public relations, while the Federal Reserve highlights strong corporate earnings and solid fundamentals.
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Business · 3 October 2026
Marketers abandon emotional storytelling and hand out CSVs to convince autonomous shopping bots.
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Entertainment · 3 October 2026
Following the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, George Cheeks is set to oversee the combined entity's television and streaming operations, with both Paramount+ and HBO Max brands remaining intact.
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Technology · 3 October 2026
Apple has tightened full-disk access permissions on Macs to mitigate risks from AI agents, requiring developers to justify their need for broad file access through a new review process.
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Business · 3 October 2026
The FDA’s Mexico inspection found Cyclospora in a Taylor Farms field, adding fresh evidence that the summer’s widespread outbreak stemmed from that grower’s operations.
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Entertainment · 3 October 2026
Sony is locked in a blockbuster battle to acquire a feature film version of the video game ‘Battlefield,’ with Christopher McQuarrie set to write, direct, and produce, while Jordan may star and produce. The studio’…
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Business · 3 October 2026
President Trump’s push to bring generic drug manufacturing back to the U.S. hits a few snags, with India’s cheap labor and sprawling supply chains proving that home‑grown pharmaceuticals aren’t as simple as a wee…
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