After months of failed negotiations, the actors and writers guild strikes are no closer to resolve and the economic impact for many of the out-of-work writers and actors is intensifying. Several Hollywood organizations have been helping to provide support during this time with grants mostly going toward rent and mortgages. Alex Rubin, writer and co-head of Pay Up Hollywood, joined CBS News to discuss the situation. Source
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Ukraine funding a sticking point on short-term spending bill to avoid government shutdown
Capitol Hill lawmakers are racing to avoid a government shutdown, with federal funding expected to run out on September 30. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more. Source
Quick Hits on the Titans From Thursday
The Titans returned to the practice field on Thursday to continue preparations for Sunday’s regular season opener at the New Orleans Saints. Here’s a look at the developments of the day, in quick-hitting fashion. Source
Gold investing hits a 11-year high. Here’s why investors are buying in.
Investor allocations to gold are the highest they’ve been since 2012 — and there are a few good reasons why. Source
Biden heads to India for G20 summit
In India, President Biden will pitch the message that the American economy is strong, and a model for other countries. Source
Disney temporarily lowers price of Disney+ subscription to $1.99
The lowered price comes as Disney is in the middle of a carrier fee dispute with Spectrum’s parent company Charter. Source
“That ’70s Show” star Danny Masterson gets 30 years to life for rape
Danny Masterson was convicted in May of raping two women in 2003 when he starred on the hit sitcom “That ’70s Show.” Source
Texas paid bitcoin miner $31 million to cut energy use during heat wave
To ease load on aging grid, state program offers energy credits to bitcoin miners to curtail their power consumption. Source
Titans RB Derrick Henry Counting His Blessings at the Start of His Eighth NFL Season
Henry ranked 2nd in NFL with 1,936 scrimmage yards and 1,538 rush yards in 2022. He also ranked tied-2nd with 13 rushing touchdowns, becoming 5th player all-time with 10-plus rushing touchdowns in five straight seasons. Source
Peloton “instantly” kills man by severing artery, lawsuit claims
Johanna Furtado alleges that her son was killed when his Peloton bike fell on him, severing his carotid artery. Source