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Entertainment · 25 September 2026

Hulu Unveils Spy Drama ‘The Parsifal Mosaic’ With Sam Worthington, Sofia Carson—Because Hollywood Loves Spies, Not Stereotypes

Candy Voss, Washington desk

Hulu is rolling out the spy drama ‘The Parsifal Mosaic,’ starring and executive producing Sam Worthington and Sofia Carson, adapted from Robert Ludlum’s 1982 novel, promising twists, gadgets, and a plot so convolut…

World · 25 September 2026

Palestinian President Gives Pre‑Recorded UN Speech After Visa Denial, Demands ‘Peaceful Existence’—But Maybe He Just Wanted a Good Wi‑Fi Signal

Candy Voss, Washington desk

In a classic case of ‘no‑visa, no‑problem,’ Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas delivered a prerecorded address to the UN General Assembly, warning that Israeli policies threaten the very existence of Palestinian…

Entertainment · 25 September 2026

Congress Unveils 20‑30% Film Incentive, Aiming to Restore American Production Dominance

Candy Voss, Washington desk

A bipartisan group of lawmakers today unveiled a federal film incentive bill that could stack to 30% rebates, hoping to lure productions back to the United States. The proposal would make the U.S. the most generous film…

World · 25 September 2026

Judge Orders White House to Reopen Its Doors to Banned Reporters, Officials Say the Press Corps Finally Gets a Key

June Harrow, Washington desk

A federal judge has mandated that the White House restore access for several media outlets previously barred, prompting official statements that the executive branch will comply with the court’s ruling.

Entertainment · 25 September 2026

Netflix Extends the Beast: Claire Danes Returns to Reign Over Aggie's Wild Side

Candy Voss, Washington desk

Netflix has greenlit a second season of The Beast In Me, bringing back Claire Danes as Aggie Wiggs and securing showrunner Howard Gordon in a sweeping overall deal.

Entertainment · 25 September 2026

Surfing the Cultural Wave: Netflix’s ‘In Waves’ Opens the 30th American French Film Festival

Clyde Rook, Washington desk

Netflix’s animated feature ‘In Waves’, directed by French‑Vietnamese filmmaker Phuong Mai Nguyen, has been chosen to open the 30th anniversary of the American French Film Festival in Los Angeles. The film�…

World · 25 September 2026

Trump rolls out red carpet for Xi as Le Pen applauds Putin’s G20 invitation

June Harrow, Washington desk

President Trump hosted Xi Jinping at the White House while Marine Le Pen praised his invitation of Vladimir Putin to the G20, underscoring a theatrical turn in global diplomacy.

Entertainment · 25 September 2026

Johnny Depp’s Spectral Revenge: ‘Day Drinker’ Trailer Turns Hollywood Into Haunted House of Debt

Candy Voss, Washington desk

Johnny Depp returns with a supernatural revenge film, ‘Day Drinker’, starring Madelyn Cline and Penélope Cruz, set for March 26, 2027.

World · 25 September 2026

Trump Bars CNN, MS NOW and Politico From White House; Judge Orders Press Access Restoration

June Harrow, Washington desk

President Trump announced a ban on three news outlets, prompting a federal judge to order the White House to restore access—yet the executive remains steadfastly closed to the press.