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Entertainment · 23 September 2026

Hollywood Congresses on 28-Year-Old Verdict; Regulatory Body Demands Form 89-B for Rapper’s Posthumous Content License

Rita Knox, Washington desk

Three entertainment giants have announced a documentary series focusing on the recent conviction in the Tupac Shakur murder case, prompting the Office of Cultural Compliance to question whether a 1996 homicide constitute…

Entertainment · 23 September 2026

Xbox Shakes Off 3,200 Jobs, Declares ‘Halo’ the New Survival Game

Candy Voss, Washington desk

Microsoft’s Xbox unit announced a sweeping reorganization, slashing 3,200 jobs including 268 this week, and handing the reins of its flagship Halo franchise to Activision. The move signals a leaner future for the gamin…

Business · 23 September 2026

Trump and Xi Tackle Artificial Intelligence at the ‘US‑China Summit Artificial’, Officials Say the Future May Need a Manual

June Harrow, Washington desk

U.S. and Chinese leaders convened at the US‑China Summit Artificial to debate AI safety, with officials noting that consensus remains as elusive as a self‑driving car in rush‑hour traffic.

Entertainment · 22 September 2026

Pitt, Paw, and the Polar Bear: Ayer's "Heart of the Beast" Turns Survival Film into a Wilderness Reality Show

Candy Voss, Washington desk

In a film that blurs the line between action hero and reality TV, Brad Pitt and his canine co‑star wrestle with the elements, a grizzly, and the audience's expectations in David Ayer's latest wilderness adventure.

World · 22 September 2026

Trump Tries to Banish the Press; White House Becomes an Exclusive Club

Candy Voss, Washington desk

President Trump has barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House grounds, sparking lawsuits alleging First Amendment violations and a boycott of shared coverage by major outlets.

Sports · 22 September 2026

McVay’s Aussie Blunder: Rams Coach Calls Himself ‘Dumb Arse’ After Failed Sydney Trip

Rex Blister, Sydney desk

The LA Rams’ planned preseason trip to Sydney collapsed when logistical mishaps left the team stranded, prompting head coach Sean McVay to publicly admit he’d been a ‘dumb arse’ for orchestrating the disaster.

Entertainment · 22 September 2026

CNN and CBS News Get a New "Editorial Independence Board"—Because Corporate Giants Can't Even Let Their Journalists Decide What to Cover

Candy Voss, Washington desk

In a move that will keep the public guessing, Paramount and Warner‑Bros‑Discovery have installed an Editorial Independence Board to monitor CNN and CBS News, promising a new era of ‘journalistic freedom’—or at…

Entertainment · 22 September 2026

Daredevil’s Final Fall: Marvel’s Masked Man Sells His Sword for a Season 3 Sunset

Candy Voss, Washington desk

Marvel’s ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ bows out after three seasons, as showrunner Dario Scardapane exits and the blind lawyer-turned-vigilante finally trades his cape for a coffee mug.

Sports · 22 September 2026

Giants Throw 28-Point Bombshell at Rams in SoFi Stadium, Predictions Gone Wild

Candy Voss, Washington desk

In a Monday Night Football showdown at SoFi Stadium, the New York Giants trounced the Los Angeles Rams 28‑10, leaving bettors and pundits scrambling.