AI screenwriting, lemon-lime thirst quenchers, weekend film reviews

Relief from India’s scorching heat can often be found in a glass of spiced limeade called Nimbu pani. Photo by Shutterstock.

How serious is the threat of artificial intelligence replacing Hollywood writers? It’s a point of contention in the current Writers Guild strike.

Senator Bernie Sanders says he’ll vote no on the debt ceiling deal. It passed the House on Wednesday with bipartisan support and is up for debate in the Senate.

Nimbu pani, balanced between sweet and sour, uses optional spices and a funky black salt. Brazilian lemonade has creamy luxuriousness from sweetened condensed milk.

Critics review the latest film releases: “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” “Past Lives,” “The Boogeyman,” and “Shooting Stars.”