Russian President Vladimir Putin is poised to extend nearly a quarter century of rule for six more years on Sunday after wrapping up an election that gave voters no real alternatives to an autocrat who has ruthlessly cracked down on dissent. The three-day election that began Friday has taken place in a tightly controlled environment … Read more
The Big Picture Katharine Hepburn challenged social norms by wearing pants, resisting Hollywood standards, and advocating for social justice causes. Hepburn’s refusal to conform to patriarchal expectations made her a trailblazer in the film industry. Despite initial setbacks, such as being labeled “box office poison,” Hepburn’s resilience and business acumen led to her Hollywood resurrection. … Read more
LONDON — Leading British economic think tanks warned Thursday that whoever wins the general election expected this year will face some very tough choices on tax and spending if they want to make sure the public finances don’t deteriorate further. After number-crunching Wednesday’s budget statement from Treasury chief Jeremy Hunt, which reduced a tax paid … Read more
There was a time, not so long ago, when the electricity that came to your house wasn’t part of a decision-making process — it was just there. But now, entire regions, states and municipalities have their own options, challenges, pros and cons for different energy options. Some states are deregulated, with a consumer choice approach … Read more
Real Madrid defender David Alaba snubbed Lionel Messi as he chose three Manchester City stars in his 2023 FIFA The Best Men’s Player nomination. As part of the voting process, the captain of each national team has the opportunity to vote. Representing Austria, Alaba left the Argentine superstar completely off the list. He awarded first … Read more
Miley Cyrus became one of the Disney Channel’s breakout stars playing Hannah Montana. However, it turns out that she faced some stiff competition for the role. The 31-year-old Endless Summer Vacation hitmaker was only 13 years old when she was chosen to play the pop star who hid her offstage identity from fans behind a … Read more
After Kanye West shared explicit images of wife Bianca Censori, a body language expert weighed in on the controversy Is Kanye West behind ‘vulnerable’ Bianca Censori’s choices? After Kanye West broke the Internet with Bianca Censori’s explicit images, a body language expert weighed in on the controversy. The opinion comes after the Canadian rapper took … Read more
The casting directors for the Marvel Cinematic Universe have the magic touch when it comes to casting. They find the perfect character for each role! Chris Pratt as Star-Lord is no exception! However, he faced some stiff competition from a talented batch of actors to earn a chance to join the Avengers. In a franchise … Read more
The Golden Bachelor has taken the Bachelor Nation world by storm this season, and fans are eagerly awaiting the next installment of the franchise. While a “Golden Bachelorette” season has not been announced at this time, fans are expecting it to be in the works. And now that Gerry Turner‘s season is coming to an … Read more
The O.C. almost looked very different! A few years ago, former The O.C. co-stars Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke, who played Summer Roberts and Julie Cooper respectively, launched their brand new podcast, Welcome to The O.C., Bitches. On the podcast’s first episode, the ladies were joined by the show’s creator Josh Schwartz. During their conversation, … Read more