Japanese animation studio renowned for timeless feature films
Ghibli Fest, the theatrical revival of Studio Ghibli films, has grown into a decade-long phenomenon. Fans, including families in Austin, Texas, continue to attend yearly rereleases of Totoro, Spirited Away, and Ponyo as demand climbs and box office records rise. The festival has expanded since its 2017 launch, with its biggest years coming after HBO Max streaming made titles more accessible.
The White House has put up arcade-style games on its site to promote policy, including a Tetris-inspired Build the Wall. Tetris Corp denies involvement and says it takes copyright infringement seriously; takedown reports follow as other games remain online.
Pope Leo XIV has opened a four-day visit to France focused on defending the value of human life and meeting abuse survivors. The trip has prompted protests and fresh criticism: survivors and campaigners say the church has not provided timely justice and want transparent trials, while French reparations bodies have awarded hundreds of victims compensation.