IJR News — today's news from every sideRachel Meyers Zoe Ziegfeld has got one of the more unusual job descriptions on Broadway, handling a boa constrictor for a Coney Island carnival scene. 
On X · @WatcherGuruCrypto Market Cap Jumps $135B After SEC/CFTC Moves and Short LiquidationsThe post highlights a $135B crypto market cap increase and $400M in short liquidations tied to limited SEC approval for tokenized stocks, new CFTC rules, and a projected Fed rate hike. Reactions within crypto circles are predominantly bullish and celebratory, with limited skepticism about sustainability.752 likes · 21mWhite House launches MAGA arcade games, sparks backlash over deportation themes — Sep 3, 2026The White House launched a retro-style arcade on its site featuring five games—Build the Wall, Rio Run, Supply Line, Flappy Bill, and Trump Savings Tycoon—that promote President Trump’s policy agenda, highlighting border security, Make America Healthy Again, and proposed savings for children. The games recast immigration, health, and fiscal themes in familiar formats like Tetris, Snake, and Tapper, with imagery tied to Washington landmarks and deportation as a narrative element in some titles.
Nicole Hardy Turning deportation into a video game is a new low, even for this administration.
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On X · @DiscussingFilmWorld War Z Sequel Officially Moving Forward with Brad Pitt and Director Edward BergerThe @DiscussingFilm post reports (citing Deadline) that a sequel to the 2013 zombie blockbuster is happening, with Brad Pitt returning as Gerry Lane and Edward Berger (*Conclave*, *All Quiet on the Western Front*) attached to direct. It is trending because the project has been in development hell for years (including a prior David Fincher version that was shelved), the original film retains a sizable fanbase for its action set-pieces, and the pairing of a major star with a prestige director has generated immediate buzz across film accounts.1,296 likes · 22m
