President Biden’s national security adviser said the U.S. is willing to negotiate “without preconditions” after North Korea launched another intercontinental ballistic missile. Source

For the first time in 63 years, actors and writers are on strike at the same time, demanding better pay and job protection as streaming has upended film and TV production, and artificial intelligence threatens the livelihoods of writers and actors. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with those on the frontlines of the picket lines. Source

The author says that in Israel, which has no constitution, the only check on governmental abuses of power is the Supreme Court, which is now under attack by forces that wish to rule with impunity. Source

The historian says that in Israel, which has no constitution, the only check on governmental abuses of power is the Supreme Court, which is now under attack by forces that want to impose a de facto dictatorship. If they succeed, says Yuval Noah Harari, there is no other mechanism in place that could limit the government’s power. Source

She’s the only actor to have starred in the top three highest-grossing movies – science fiction extravaganzas that transported audiences to other worlds. But at the moment Zoe Saldaña is focusing on more terrestrial roles, on-camera and off. Source

She’s the only actor to have starred in the top three highest-grossing movies – science fiction extravaganzas that transported audiences to other worlds. But at the moment Zoe Saldaña, a 45-year-old mother of three, is focusing on more terrestrial roles – on-camera and off. She talks with correspondent Seth Doane about her new TV series, “Special Ops: Lioness,” in which she plays a CIA station chief. Source

It’s been assumed that the Hollywood summer blockbuster was born with the 1975 release of “Jaws,” followed two years later by “Star Wars.” But the film industry’s desire for box office blockbusters existed long before a great white shark prowled the waters off Amity. Source

He was the all-time leading NBA scorer when he retired in 1989, after winning six world championships. But today Kareem Abdul-Jabbar prefers to focus on his role as an activist and social critic, writing with uncommon candor on Substack. Source

He was the all-time leading NBA scorer when he retired in 1989, after leading the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers to six championship victories. But today Kareem Abdul-Jabbar prefers to focus on his role as an activist and social critic, writing with uncommon candor on such topics as race, politics, culture … and basketball. He talks with correspondent Jim Axelrod about his guiding principle of speaking his truth. Source

The story of the president and first lady of the Philippines, whose rule was ended by a “People Power” revolution in 1986, is now being told in an immersive Broadway musical set in a disco, created by David Byrne. Source