Title: Dire Warning from Russian Official as Ukraine War Continues; Taylor Swift’s Alleged Romance with Travis Kelce Shakes Social Media
Subtitle: Hollywood Writers’ Strike Nears End; Jimmy Carter Surprises at Plains Peanut Festival
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By: Laura Davis
A dire warning from a top Russian official has added to the tensions surrounding the ongoing Ukraine war. Vyacheslav Volodin, speaker of Russia’s lower house of parliament, issued a stark ultimatum to Ukraine, stating that the country must surrender on Moscow’s terms or face obliteration. As the conflict enters its 20th month, President Joe Biden, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, and other Western leaders have invested significant resources but have made little progress. While Ukraine and Western leaders claim steady advances in a counteroffensive, some Republicans in Congress have wavered in their support, and public sentiment in the United States has softened. For the latest developments, click here.
In other news, the prolonged screenwriters’ strike in Hollywood may soon come to an end. The Writers Guild of America recently reached a tentative agreement with major studios, including Disney, Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery, and NBCUniversal. The CEOs of these studios engaged in negotiations over the past week, addressing crucial issues such as compensation, benefits, and job security for writers. However, the strike by actors that followed the writers’ walkout on July 14 remains unresolved. The screenwriters can resume their work once the deal is approved through a vote by the full WGA membership, but the actors union must still negotiate its own settlement. Find out when the entertainment industry is expected to return to normal here.
While major international and entertainment news make headlines, social media is abuzz over the romantic speculation surrounding Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end, Travis Kelce. Following Swift’s appearance at Sunday’s game wearing Chiefs gear and sitting next to Kelce’s mother, rumors have been swirling about a possible relationship between the pop superstar and the NFL star. Swift’s dating life has always captivated the public’s interest, and this alleged romance is no exception, combining two topics that people can’t seem to get enough of—Taylor Swift and NFL football. Get the full scoop on the budding relationship here.
In a heartwarming surprise, former President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalynn Carter made an unexpected visit to the Plains Peanut Festival in Plains, Georgia. Despite their health challenges, the Carters rode through the festival in a black SUV, waving at crowds and posing for photographs. Born in Plains, the couple’s appearance delighted festival-goers. With President Carter’s 99th birthday approaching, well-wishers have the opportunity to contribute to his birthday card. Find out how you can participate in this tribute to the iconic former president here.
This news roundup was curated by Laura L. Davis, an Audience Editor at USA TODAY. Stay connected by reaching out to Laura at [email protected]. Please consider supporting quality journalism like this by subscribing to USA TODAY.