Hollywood strike: Late night comedy shows to go dark as writers’ walkout begins
Craig TaylorTV and movie writers walk out in the US after pay talks with major studios break down. BBC News – US & Canada
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Francisco Oropeza: FBI hunt ‘armed and dangerous’ Texas shooting suspect
Francisco Oropeza is accused of killing five of his neighbours in Texas, including an eight-year-old. BBC News – US & Canada
Fed says it failed to take forceful action on SVB
The US central bank issues a review of its failures ahead of the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. BBC News – US & Canada
Mike Pence testifies in criminal probe of Trump and Capitol riot
The former US vice-president sat for more than seven hours before a federal grand jury, sources say. BBC News – US & Canada
Disney sues Florida governor Ron DeSantis
In a lawsuit filed on Wednesday, Disney alleges it has been the target of “government retaliation”. BBC News – US & Canada
Biden v Trump: The sequel few Americans want to see
A potential re-run of the 2020 US election is on the cards – that’s not exciting voters for now. BBC News – US & Canada