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George Clooney has voiced disapproval of the way his close friends Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber are raising their children, according to a segment on Maureen Callahan's show. The remarks are drawing attention because of the longtime friendship between Clooney and the couple, and viewers are debating whether friends should comment on each other's parenting choices.

The University of Idaho's Theatre Arts department will stage a production of George Orwell's dystopian drama '1984'. The adaptation brings Orwell's story of surveillance, authoritarianism and truth manipulation to the university stage. The announcement has drawn attention locally as the classic novel continues to resonate with audiences amid ongoing debates about privacy and government power.

The Prince George's County Council has voted to advance a billion-dollar entertainment venue project in Maryland. The move moves the large-scale development closer to approval, with supporters pointing to potential economic benefits for the county. Details on the venue's location, operator and timeline have not been made fully clear in early reports.

George Russell could face a 'double whammy' grid penalty at an upcoming Formula 1 race, according to The Race. The report raises the prospect of the Mercedes driver being hit with a combined sanction that would push him down the starting order. Details of the exact infringement or penalties involved were not given, and no other outlets have yet added to the claim.

Composer George Fenton has died at the age of 76. The British musician wrote scores for films including Gandhi, The Criterion Collection favourites and numerous television productions, becoming one of the UK's most recognisable film composers over a career spanning several decades. Obituaries and tributes from fans and industry figures are being published following news of his death.

Writer George L. Kumar has published a piece arguing that the Nobel committees in Stockholm overlooked six significant biology breakthroughs when awarding this year's prizes. The article lists fields and discoveries it says deserved recognition, adding to the recurring annual debate over whether the Nobels, limited to three laureates per prize and slow to honour newer fields, miss important work in the life sciences.

The George Washington University has opened searches for new vice presidents of external relations and information technology. The university is seeking candidates to fill both senior leadership positions, according to the student newspaper The GW Hatchet. The move marks an effort to fill key administrative roles overseeing the university's external engagement and technology operations.

Economist George Selgin has published a discussion of the New Deal and the history of banking crises in the United States, drawing on his research into how earlier financial panics were handled and what lessons they hold for current policy. The piece, released through the Mercatus Center, revisits debates over the effectiveness of New Deal-era banking reforms and their long-term consequences.

Analysis from the Program on Extremism at George Washington University examines how the Gaza war is being used to frame a broader global jihadist narrative. The work traces how armed groups and their supporters link the conflict to wider calls for militancy beyond the region. It adds to ongoing debate over whether the war is galvanising extremist recruitment and propaganda worldwide.