The Hollywood writers' strike is over after a deal was reached and approved by leaders.

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Hollywood Writers Strike Over

The Hollywood writers strike officially over last night, the Writers Guild of America leaders unanimously voted to authorize its members to return to work. After the vote. Writers were told they could start working on scripts just after midnight. Early this morning, the union deal with Hollywood Studios achieved several key wins for writers including compensation, length of employment, size of staffs and control of artificial intelligence. It's a big one, late night talk shows were the first to go dark when writers walked out on May 2nd and those writers are expected to return to work. First, scripted shows likely will take longer to return with actors still on strike. Penny negotiations.