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Views on the state of the economy remain generally dour, as 60% said it is "bad", compared to 58% who had the same view last year.

The recent fires in Southern California have also likely dampened the mood in Hollywood, which was already dour because of an ongoing financial retrenchment.

It’s a dour note to end on but one that Nava knew would be necessary.

It reminded viewers that the world might not be as meanspirited and dour as our politics leads us to believe.

Next week, the man he defeated in 2020 returns to power, marking what must feel to him like a dour end to a presidency.