No. 31 · Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Which Apple TV show dominated the 2026 Emmy Awards, winning best comedy and 14 total trophies?
BWidow's Bay
Why
Apple TV's horror-comedy 'Widow's Bay' swept the comedy categories and led all shows with 14 Emmys, per NYT Culture.
NYTThe Supreme Court blocked a Trump administration plan that would have let the Postal Service do what to mail ballots?
DScreen them under new rules
Why
The justices left in place a lower court ruling blocking a USPS plan to screen mail-in ballots before the midterms, per NBC News.
NBC NewsWhich actor made Emmy history by winning lead acting prizes in the drama, comedy and limited series categories?
DMatthew Rhys
Why
Matthew Rhys became the first performer in Emmy history to achieve this trifecta of lead acting wins, per NYT Culture.
NYTGavin Newsom said he would not run for president in 2028 if which fellow Democrat entered the race?
DKamala Harris
Why
Newsom told CNN he wouldn't run if Kamala Harris did, citing overlapping bases of support, per NBC News.
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