The jokes are the latest attempt to crack the code on how to clap back at Trump, whose own insult comedy schtick has redrawn the boundaries of what is acceptable in modern politics.
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California Disney characters are unionizing decades after Florida peers. Hollywood plays a role
Earlier this month, the California character performers and the union organizing them, the Actors’ Equity Association, said they had filed a petition for union recognition.
Ukraine’s army chief reports tactical retreat in the east, warns of front-line pressure
Officials in Ukraine say Russian drones struck the Black Sea city of Mykolaiv, setting a hotel ablaze and damaging energy infrastructure while ammunition shortages continue to hobble Kyiv’s troops in the more than 2-year-old war.
Nicole Kidman, who ‘makes movies better,’ gets AFI Life Achievement Award
Others honoring her included Zac Efron, Miles Teller, Zoe Saldana and Mike Myers, who came on stage in disguise in one of the eerie orgy masks from ‘Eyes Wide Shut.’
Tesla founder Musk visits China as competitors show off new electric vehicles at Beijing auto show
For China, Musk is a welcome antidote to the tough talk from U.S. officials, which played out most recently during a visit by the U.S. secretary of state. Li’s remarks also reflect China’s efforts to attract foreign investment to boost its flagging economy.
Dozens in Italy give a fascist salute on the anniversary of Mussolini’s execution
On Sunday, a group of neo-fascists marched through Dongo and placed 15 roses in the lake in memory of the ministers and officials from the Mussolini government who were killed there, according to video of the event by LaPresse news agency.
Seeking engagement and purpose, corporate employees turn to workplace volunteering
Employees increasingly find that robust workplace volunteer programs meet their desires for in-person connections, professional growth and altruistically inclined employers.
African farmers look to the past and the future to address climate change
With over 60% of the world’s uncultivated land, Africa should be able to feed itself, some experts say. And yet three in four people across the continent cannot afford a healthy diet.
Trump is running against Joe Biden, yet keeps bringing up another Democrat: Jimmy Carter
‘Biden is the worst president in the history of our country, worse than Jimmy Carter by a long shot,’ Trump said in a variation of a quip he has used throughout the 2024 campaign.
South Dakota governor, potential Trump running mate, writes in new book about killing her dog
The Guardian obtained a copy of Noem’s soon-to-be-released book, ‘No Going Back: The Truth on What’s Wrong with Politics and How We Move America Forward.’