Welcome to all of our viewers in the United States and around the world. With time running out, to prevent a Government Shutdown, u. S. Lawmakers seem to be making little progress towards a deal. And a dramatic end for the French Mission in niger. As france announces its troops will leave the country, more than a month after a Military Junta seized control of the government. We start with a major breakthrough in hold. The Writers Guild of america has reached a tentative agreement with television and film studios. That means after nearly five months, the Writers Strike that brought the television and film Tre Industries to a standstill could be coming to an end. Even before the agreement is officially ratified. The exact terms of the deal have not been made public. But the use of Artificial Intelligence in production was one of the final sticking points. This could pave the way for hollywood to restart productions that have been halted since may 2nd. Joining me is an Assistant Professor