A Russian satirist explains why autocrats can’t take a joke. Director Viktor Shenderovich poses with puppets of Russian political leaders, including Vladimir Putin, in June 2000 on the set of a popular satirical television show called "Kukly." | Oleg Nikishin/Newsmakers/Getty Images Zoya Sheftalovich is a contributing editor for POLITICO Europe. For anyone who watched Vladimir Putin’s rise to power in the ... Read more
Sparks stars Cameron Brink and Dearica Hamby call out LeBron James and Luka Doncic for picking wine over showing up.BT
With the WNBA season just over a month away, the draft is complete and teams are gearing up for what promises to be an electrifying year. The New York Liberty are looking to repeat as champions, while reigning MVP A'ja Wilson could lead the Las Vegas Aces to another title game. Caitlin Clark could turn heads in her second season with the Indiana Fever under ... Read more
Bill Maher ignites debate as he urges a return to ‘old America’ and blasts the left for smug self-righteousness.NH
On Friday’s episode of “Real Time with Bill Maher,” host Bill Maher argued that to get back to what he called “old America,” Democrats must scale back their more radically progressive ideology. “If we are ever going to get back to the old America, that’s got to be the Democrats’ part of the bargain. Stop coming up with radically new and often terrible ideas and then, in the next breath, insist there be no debate ... Read more
The Hidden Message Kate Middleton Sent to Harry & Meghan in Her Outfit and Sweet £500 Nod to Her Kids.HL
Princess Kate’s recent outing at Sudbury Silk Mills in Suffolk not only highlighted her commitment to championing British industry, but also delivered a powerful, subtle message to her brother-in-law, Prince Harry, and his wife, Meghan Markle. Following King Charles' private meeting with Harry, which lasted 55 minutes and marked their first face-to-face interaction in 19 months, Kate’s fashion choices sent a poignant signal of ... Read more
Eric Adams shocks New York by quitting the mayoral race and blasting political extremism in a pointed swipe at Zohran Mamdani.NH
Mayor Eric Adams issued a dire warning about the rise of political extremism as he dropped his re-election bid Sunday — in a clear dig at front-runner socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani. “Extremism is growing in our politics,” Adams said in a video from Gracie Mansion announcing he was bowing out of the November election. “Our children are being radicalized to hate our city and our country. Political anger is ... Read more