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World · 21 September 2026

Trump Unveils Grand Arch‑Complex, Promises Potomac ‘Fortified’ Landmark

June Harrow, Washington desk

The former president announced plans for a colossal triumphal arch on the Potomac that will also serve as a military storage facility, citing national security and historic flair.

Entertainment · 20 September 2026

Prime Video Bows Out of ‘Ride or Die,’ Leaves Paramount to Pick Up the Pieces

Candy Voss, Washington desk

Prime Video cancelled the Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer buddy dramedy after its first season, sparking a frantic search for a new home. Paramount TV Studios is now shuffling the cards, hoping the show can survive…

Entertainment · 20 September 2026

Ruffalo Rally: Hollywood Hero Turns Into Legal Eagle, Demands California AG Stick to His Script

Candy Voss, Washington desk

In a scene that could have been ripped straight from a movie, actor Mark Ruffalo has taken a hard hat to the courtroom, urging California’s Attorney General Rob Bonta to refuse settlement on the Paramount‑Warner Bros…

Entertainment · 20 September 2026

Ed Sheeran’s First Post‑Macklemore Gig in Philly Sparks Protest, Apology, and a New Trend in Concert Etiquette

Candy Voss, Washington desk

After dropping Macklemore over his pro‑Palestinian remarks, Ed Sheeran’s first Philadelphia show of the Loop Tour turned into a circus of apologies, protesters and a newfound trend of ‘political mic drops’—all…

Entertainment · 20 September 2026

Washington Desk: Music Industry Officials Cite ‘Human Error’ in Tour Dispute, Urge Civic Decorum

June Harrow, Washington desk

US cultural agencies and congressional staff weigh in on Aaron Rowe’s defense of Ed Sheeran after a tour fallout tied to political speech, framing the incident as a matter of national civics and industry standards.

Entertainment · 20 September 2026

NPR’s ‘Books We Love’ Co‑Creator Dies at 38, Leaving Radio’s Editorial Hall in a State of Shock

Clyde Rook, Washington desk

At just 38, NPR’s beloved editor and co‑creator of the annual reading guide has passed, sparking a wave of memes, memorial playlists and a sudden influx of new job applicants.

World · 20 September 2026

White House Announces Temporary Ban on Three News Outlets, Revokes Their Press Credentials

June Harrow, Washington desk

The White House Press Office said Saturday that reporters from CNN, Politico and MS NOW were denied entry after a presidential directive to curb “misinformation,” prompting a cautious response from press‑freedom of…

Entertainment · 20 September 2026

Resident Evil Reboot Surges, Zombies Pay Rent While Studios Celebrate

Clyde Rook, Washington desk

A video‑game‑based Resident Evil reboot has turned the apocalypse into a lucrative box‑office carnival, proving that even the undead can make a profit when the right director, actor, and marketing team are in play.

Science · 20 September 2026

Mice Now Think They’re Humans, Congress Debates Whether They Deserve Human Rights

Rita Knox, Washington desk

Scientists graft human neuronal tissue into mice, sparking a flurry of ethical and policy questions. A bipartisan caucus convenes to decide if these hybrid rodents qualify for the full spectrum of federal protections.