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Story 1 (00:01:31): In this video, we explain the ongoing WGA strike and its potential impact on the entertainment industry. The Writers Guild of America is fighting for better pay and working conditions for writers, while the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers is taking a conservative approach. Late-night shows such as The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Saturday Night Live have already gone dark due to the strike, and the network television season could be delayed. We also discuss the issues at stake, including compensation for writers, the survival of writing as a profession, and the potentially-transformative impact of AI in generating scripts.

Story 2 (00:19:30): King Charles III's coronation was a grand event that took place on May 6, 2023, at Westminster Abbey, with over 2,000 guests invited. The ceremony featured the coronation regalia, including ceremonial swords, scepters, orbs, and St Edward's Crown, and Queen Consort Camilla was also crowned alongside King Charles III. The Royal Family had the power to censor BBC coverage of the coronation, which raised questions about the extent of the constitutional monarch’s power. The cost of the ceremony was highlighted amid the ongoing cost of living crisis. Anti-monarchy protesters dressed in bright yellow were also arrested during the event.

Story 3 (00:28:03): In this news article, we explore House Republicans' bill to lift the debt ceiling and cut spending. The Limit, Save, Grow Act, which passed the House by a slim margin, proposes lifting the debt limit by $1.5 trillion and imposing cuts in federal spending to the tune of $4.5 trillion. Economic analysts warn of a potential recession if action is not taken, and Senator Bernie Sanders accuses the GOP of holding the world economy "hostage." President Biden and Democrats have pushed for a debt ceiling hike without conditions, but Republicans insist on spending cuts. Learn more about the proposal and the potential consequences in this video.

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