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 August 26, 2025 — In a strategic staffing overhaul, President Donald Trump has appointed his long-time confidant Dan Scavino as the new Director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office—putting him at the helm of recruitment for thousands of executive branch positions. According to Axios, the leadership role oversees hiring across the administration and marks a significant shift in personnel strategy . Scavino replaces Sergio Gor, who has now been nominated by Trump to serve as Ambassador to India, signaling a broader reshuffle in top appointments . White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hailed Scavino as “one of President Trump’s most trusted and longest serving advisers,” emphasizing his alignment with the administration’s “America First” agenda . The Washington Post points to Scavino’s history in social media and communications—as well as his tenure as Deputy Chief of Staff—as further evidence of his strong standing in the inner circle. The outlet notes that under...

  K-dramas aren’t just about romance, school life, or fantasy. South Korea has also produced some gripping stories about gangsters, mafia life, and the underworld. These shows bring a perfect blend of action, suspense, loyalty, and betrayal — all wrapped in top-notch storytelling. Here are six gangster-themed K-dramas you shouldn’t miss: --- 1. Vincenzo (2021) Platform: Netflix One of the most popular K-dramas worldwide, Vincenzo stars Song Joong-ki as an Italian-Korean consigliere for the mafia who returns to Korea. With dark humor, brutal fights, and sharp legal strategies, Vincenzo fights corruption in his own ruthless way. --- 2. My Name (2021) Platform: Netflix Han So-hee shines in this gritty revenge thriller. After her father is murdered, she infiltrates the police while secretly working with a drug syndicate. This drama dives deep into loyalty and betrayal, with brutal fight sequences that feel like a gangster movie. --- 3. The Fiery Priest (2019) Platform: Viki / SBS A mix...

 Date: August 25, 2025 In a candid and revealing moment on Mike Birbiglia’s Working It Out podcast , Eternals star Kumail Nanjiani divulged the extraordinary long-term Marvel plans he believed were in place—plans that, ultimately, never materialized. What Was Planned—and Canceled Nanjiani revealed that when he signed on to play Kingo in the 2021 Marvel blockbuster Eternals, his contract was far-reaching. He expected to star in six MCU films , as well as appear in a video game and a theme park ride , effectively giving him a decade-long tenure in the universe. "I signed on for six movies. I signed on for a video game. I signed on for a theme park ride,” he explained. “They make you sign up for all this stuff… And then none of that happened." The Fallout However, Eternals was met with lukewarm reviews—holding a 47% rating on Rotten Tomatoes —and underwhelming box office success, pulling in around $402 million globally on a $236 million budget. This reversal derailed the exp...

  Premiere & Production Airing Period: The series aired on tvN from July 5 to August 10, 2025, with episodes dropping every Saturday and Sunday at 21:20 KST.  Episodes: A concise, character-driven arc told over 12 episodes, each approximately 70–75 minutes long.  Creative Team: Written by Lee Seung-hyun (a practicing lawyer), and directed by Park Seung-woo , bringing both legal insight and emotional nuance.  Story & Characters Set in Seochodong Judicial Town , Seoul’s gritty legal district, the show revolves around five associate lawyers fondly dubbed the “ Associate Lawyers Avengers ”.  Ahn Ju-hyeong ( Lee Jong-suk ): A nine-year veteran at Kyungmin Law Firm . Brilliant and pragmatic, he chose law for logic—not passion. But cracks are forming in his carefully built professional life.  Kang Hee-ji ( Moon Ga-young ): A second-year attorney from Johwa Law Firm who believes in changing lives, one client at a time. Her idealism offers a poignant count...

 Los Angeles, August 2025 — Sydney Sweeney ’s latest film, Americana , has sparked conversation after a lukewarm opening weekend at the global box office . While many labeled it a flop, industry insiders argue the numbers reflect a calculated strategy by Lionsgate rather than a failure. According to Cinemablend , the crime-comedy western grossed around $500,000 in its first weekend across more than 1,100 theaters, averaging less than $450 per screen (cinemablend.com). Still, Lionsgate acquired the film for just $3 million and kept marketing costs low. Roughly 60% of its budget has already been recouped through international pre-sales, meaning theatrical box office was never expected to be its primary revenue stream. Instead, the studio plans to rely on premium video-on-demand and its streaming partner Starz to drive profitability, making the limited theater run more of a visibility boost than a revenue driver. Director Tony Tost defended the movie in an interview with Entertain...

  Los Angeles , August 2025 — Netflix ’s ambitious Gears of War adaptation is officially in motion, with action filmmaker David Leitch set to lead the project. Known for hits like Bullet Train , Atomic Blonde , and John Wick , Leitch is negotiating to direct and produce the film alongside Kelly McCormick under their 87North Productions banner. According to Polygon, Netflix views Leitch as an ideal match to capture the explosive action and dark tone of the blockbuster Xbox franchise (polygon.com). The script is being written by Jon Spaihts , the screenwriter behind Dune and Doctor Strange , ensuring a strong blend of science fiction depth and cinematic spectacle (windowscentral.com). Speaking to Windows Central, McCormick confirmed the film is actively being written and emphasized the excitement from both Netflix and The Coalition , the studio behind the games. While not tied directly to the upcoming 2026 release of Gears of War: E-Day , the movie will remain faithful to the fran...

 19th August 2025 – Russia has expressed support for a possible summit between President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, but signaled that expectations for a quick peace deal should remain low. According to Reuters, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders in Washington, where discussions centered on possible security guarantees for Ukraine. While Trump pledged support, the details of such guarantees remain unclear. According to the Washington Post, the White House stated that President Putin had in principle agreed to meet with Zelensky. However, Moscow has not officially confirmed this, with Russian officials stressing that any summit would need to be carefully prepared. Russia’s Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, emphasized that talks should proceed “step by step,” beginning at the expert level, according to Politico Europe. This careful tone reflects Moscow’s reluctance to rush into an agreement, d...