Kyle Nowak

It’s a bird, it’s a plane: It’s Superman, swooping in to save the day for DC Studios. Like a speeding bullet, the film, starring David Corenswet as the titular Man of Steel, zoomed to a solid $122 million in its opening weekend at the North American box office.

“[There] can be no greater gift than that of giving one's time and energy to help others without expecting anything in return.”

–Nelson Mandela (1918-2013)

Russia has further escalated its aerial attacks against major Ukrainian cities in recent weeks, culminating with massive drone strikes on back-to-back nights over the past two days.

🍿 Indie studio A24 is joining forces with China's state-backed distributor CMC Pictures to bring hit animated film Ne Zha 2 to the North American box office in English for the first time.

"Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough."

–Oprah Winfrey (b.1954)

❓ Our question to you: In general, do you agree with the federal government’s conclusions regarding the Jeffrey Epstein situation?

🎶 A growing number of businesses in the hospitality sector are singing the blues over rising costs associated with playing music at their establishments.

“Curiosity is the most powerful thing you own. Imagination is a force that can actually manifest a reality.”

–James Cameron (b. 1954)

📝 The US government officially concluded they have no evidence that convicted sex offender and disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein ever blackmailed powerful figures or kept a secret "client list."

"The greatest deception [humans] suffer is from their own opinions."

–Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519)

❓ Our question to you: Do you think America needs a third major political party?

At least 14 countries are set to face upgraded US tariffs starting next month, President Trump announced yesterday, marking a de-facto extension of his administration’s 90-day pause on its sweeping reciprocal tariffs first unveiled in early April.

A recent study published in the British Journal of Dermatology outlines how humans’ ability to grow long hair on our scalps—which is unique among mammals—has helped us become the dominant species on Planet Earth.

"No great discovery was ever made without a bold guess."

–Sir Isaac Newton (1643-1727)

⚖️ In a split verdict delivered late last week, Sean “Diddy” Combs was found not guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking but convicted on less serious charges, capping an extended federal trial over the music mogul’s alleged criminal activities.

🗳️ On Saturday, Elon Musk declared his intent to create a new major US political party to compete with Democrats and Republicans in elections starting next year.

❓ Our question to you: In general, do you support the recently approved Trump-backed megabill?

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”

–Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948)

🏛️The Senate officially passed President Trump’s tax-and-spending megabill yesterday following a marathon 27-hour voting process. The “vote-a-rama” ended with a 51-50 margin in favor, as VP JD Vance delivered the tie-breaking vote.

🎇Here’s what else will be happening as you frolic around in a bathing suit and try to dodge delicious cupcakes over the holiday weekend: