Actors strike in Hollywood ends with historic deal. Ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Treacherous journey of migrants crossing the Darien Gap.
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The end of the historic Hollywood actor strike results in a billion-dollar contract with significant wage increases and AI protections for actors, but may lead to higher costs for the industry.
Israel's intensified campaign against Hamas continues despite international pressure for a ceasefire, with personal accounts of violence and loss emerging, including the funeral of an Israeli-American soldier killed in a terrorist attack in Jerusalem.
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Hollywood's Longest Actors Strike Ends with Concessions
The recent end of the longest actor strike in Hollywood's history marks a significant victory for the union leaders. The new three-year contract, valued at over a billion dollars, includes substantial wage increases, higher performance bonuses, and full AI protections for actors. A-list actors, such as George Clooney and Tyler Perry, reportedly offered to pay millions more in union dues to help end the strike. However, the industry may face higher costs as studios, like Netflix, plan to raise prices to cover the new contracts.
Israel Escalates Operations Against Hamas Amid Push for Ceasefire
As Israel intensifies its efforts to combat Hamas, the Biden administration has been urging for a pause in their campaign. Pressure for a ceasefire has come from multiple countries, but Israel has stated that they will not agree to a ceasefire until all hostages are returned. While a four-hour pause was claimed by the White House, Israel denied these reports. The increased operations have resulted in personal accounts of violence and loss, including the funeral of Israeli-American Sergeant Rose Lubin, who was killed in a terrorist attack in Jerusalem.
Migrants Stream Through Darien Gap on Path to the US
Thousands of migrants have been making their way through the treacherous Darien Gap, a dense forest that spans between Panama and Colombia, as part of their journey to the United States. The gap has become a major thoroughfare for illegal immigration, with foot traffic increasingly high in recent years. The trip through the Gap is dangerous and challenging, requiring several days of intense hiking through difficult terrain. Migrants from countries like Syria and China are utilizing alternative routes that involve being smuggled by boat into Panamanian territory. This increase in migration has placed additional strain on the major platforms, leading to higher costs and potentially higher subscription prices.
A historic deal puts an end to a historic Hollywood actor strike, as Israel’s war on Hamas continues we get an account from the ground, and hundreds of thousands of migrants cross the Darien Gap via different routes. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.