Buddy

John Malkovich is drawing attention for Wild Horse Nine, a new film reviewed by Far Out Magazine as a pitch-perfect espionage buddy comedy set on the edge of conspiracies. The review highlights the film's blend of spy-thriller tension and comedic chemistry, with Malkovich among its notable cast members.

Retail customer experience teams are increasingly turning to agentic AI, software that can act autonomously on tasks rather than just answer queries, as a practical partner in their daily work. Industry commentary argues these systems help staff handle service requests, personalise interactions and free up time for complex cases. Retailers are watching closely as the technology moves from experimentation into frontline customer service roles.

The Lake Chelan Rotary Club's Book Buddies program has donated children's books to Morgen Owings Elementary and arranged a visit from a children's author. The effort aims to encourage reading among local students and give them a chance to meet the writer behind the books they receive. Local coverage highlights the club's ongoing support for childhood literacy in the Lake Chelan community.

Joint Radio Blues Rock is airing a live version of Buddy Guy's "First Time I Met the Blues," inviting listeners to tune in with a drink. The station called the track a classic, sharing the blues and blues rock number with its audience.