Barack Obama has ruthlessly roasted Donald Trump with a ‘crowd size’ joke at the Democratic National Convention. (X) Former president Barack Obama has mocked Donald Trump with a “crowd size” joke, at the Democratic National Convention (DNC).  Obama, who has previously spoken of his heartache at seeing the surge of anti-trans legislation across the US
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You might think you know what to expect from a book titled Voyage of the Damned. Author Frances White, I’m sure, will be pleased to upend your expectations. Murder, mystery and magic await, but there’s also a generous helping of humor, and an unforgettable narrator, too. Title be damned, this utter joy of a read
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Based on George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series of fantasy novels, Game of Thrones was a breakthrough for HBO. Debuting in 2011, It straddled multiple eras of its network’s ownership and technology.  The series showed that massive audiences would respond to fantasy series with dense mythologies. It also included a massive
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Harley Davidson has dropped its DEI commitments (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) Harley-Davidson has caved into pressure from right-wingers and become the latest brand to drop diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) commitments. The US motorcycle manufacturers became the centre of right-wing ire in July after conservative pundit Robby Starbuck drummed up outrage over the
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It’s interesting how life can take unexpected turns. Inspiration often comes from the most surprising places—just ask Jenna Ortega, the breakout member of the cast from Netflix’s Wednesday. As one of Hollywood’s most sought-after young talents, Jenna has captivated audiences with her journey from Disney Channel’s Stuck in the Middle to her gripping performances in
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Welcome to Tuesday. Let’s read about books, shall we? It’s no surprise that historical fiction readers are always on the lookout for the next breakout title in the genre — can anyone unseat Kristin Hannah? Fall is the biggest publishing season of the year, and it brings some fantastic new historical fiction releases to the
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View gallery Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were one of the most iconic celebrity couples. Nearly two decades after first making headlines and earning the nickname “Bennifer,” the have made it official by getting married in Las Vegas followed by a celebration at Ben’s Riceboro, Georgia estate with friends and family in August 2022. But their love didn’t
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In You Will Never Be Me, Jesse Q. Sutanto not only gives readers a voyeuristic glimpse into the lives of mom-fluencers, she pulls off a twist sure to surprise even veteran thriller readers. Meredith Lee and Aspen Palmer were once friends, but the cutthroat world of influencing has driven them to frenemy status. When they
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