The Society of Authors (SoA) is calling on celebrities and the publishing industry to properly acknowledge the writers behind celebrity books, particularly those aimed at children. In a statement published on Monday, the SoA – the largest trade union of writers, illustrators and translators in the UK – said that many celebrity titles, especially those…
This has been year of short celebrities winning. From Sabrina Carpenter and Marcello Hernández, to Bruno Mars, Ariana Grande and Quinta Brunson, each talent dominates in their element, defying the idea that small is insignificant. And I should know; I’m an expert. I come from a family of shorties. Coming in at (barely) 4 feet 9 1/2 inches…
CNN — FBI Director Christopher Wray’s resignation announcement was the latest, and inevitable, step in the accumulation of massive and unusual power around President-elect Donald Trump. Wray said Wednesday he would step down at the end of the Biden administration next month to save the bureau from becoming sucked even deeper into politics with a…
From the moment the world saw the smiling, unmasked face of the young man in the New York City hostel, memes began spreading about his looks. In the days since Luigi Mangione was identified and charged in the murder of the UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson, it has been impossible to escape his photo. Or…
Emmanuel Macron swept to France’s presidency in 2017 on a wave of optimism, promising pro-business reforms and an entrepreneurial outlook that would transform the country’s image as a destination for investors. But with the government’s collapse last week after a no-confidence vote over Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s deficit-cutting budget, corporate France’s disillusion with the political…
Olga Rudnieva Rudnieva has provided prostheses and trauma therapy to over 1,000 amputees Serhiy Petchenko lost both hands while defending Ukraine from Russian invaders in June 2023. After surviving the bitter months-long battle for the city of Bakhmut, his injury came in a railway incident further from the front line. It left the 42-year-old feeling…
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria’s prime minister said Monday that most Cabinet ministers are still working from offices in Damascus after rebels entered the capital over the weekend and overthrew President Bashar Assad. Streams of refugees crossed in from neighboring countries, hoping for a more peaceful future. But there were already signs of the difficulties…
This brief was originally published by the Council on Foreign Relations on Dec. 5, 2024. The surprise rebel offensive that has seized Aleppo and threatens other regime-held territories could mark a further weakening of Iran’s regional sway but also spur a new cycle of violence and instability. WATCH: Syrian rebels capture city of Hama, dealing…
In the 24×7 digital din, podcasts are emerging as a game-changer for celebrities and brands. Stars like Kareena Kapoor and Ananya Panday have entered this space, offering listeners an unscripted, intimate connection that transcends traditional marketing methods. These podcasts are carefully curated platforms where the stars manage their brand narratives while simultaneously giving their fans…
Last week, the UK chief of defence, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, warned us that we are at the dawn of a third nuclear age. He misses the point. The nuclear threat is deadly, but it is our conventional weakness which will invite attack by Russia. We must recognise that Russia’s war in Ukraine is more…