How Aida Victoria Merlano reinvented her public image amid political controversy

प्रत्यक्ष कार्यकारी नेपाली समाजका लागि उपयुक्त हुँदैनः पूर्वराष्ट्रपति भण्डारी

काठमाडौं । पूर्वराष्ट्रपति विद्यादेवी भण्डारीले जननेता मदन भण्डारीद्वारा प्रतिपादित ‘जनताको बहुदलीय जनवाद’ (जबज) आजपनि उत्तिकै सान्दर्भिक रहेको बताएकी छिन्। आइतबार काठमाडौंमा ‘मदन भण्डारी राष्ट्रिय पुरस्कार’ हस्तान्तरण समारोहलाई सम्बोधन गर्दै भण्डारीले कुनै एक निर्वाचनको परिणामका आधारमा कम्युनिष्ट आन्दोलन वा जबजको भविष्यबारे हतारमा निष्कर्ष निकाल्न नहुने बताएकी हुन्। उनले नेपाली कम्युनिष्ट आन्दोलनका शीर्ष नेताहरूलाई एउटै मञ्चमा ल्याएर []

It started with one viral influencer complaining about Russia’s economy. Now a record 60% of Russians are pessimistic about their country’s outlook

Overnight, Victoria Bonya went from being a Russian influencer known for exercise routines and cosmetic endorsements into a catalyst for widespread public discontent about the state of her home country’s society and economy. Bonya, a former television presenter in Russia who now makes a living as an influencer in Monaco, enjoyed the sort of virality []

Ann Widdecombe obituary: Brexit-backing former minister turned Strictly star

A leading figure on the right of British politics who reinvented herself as a reality TV star.

In The Spotlight: Melissa is inspired by strong female leaders

Every week we cast the spotlight on a local business figure

CNN stopped cold as masked activists scale Empire State Building with a blunt message

Two activists climbed the top of the Empire State Building in New York City to fly a banner message in an apparent marriage proposal, shocking CNN pundits live on-air Wednesday.The two people were wearing masks and held a banner saying When the power of love beats the love of power the world knows peace.They set up a selfie stick at the top of the iconic Manhattan building, which is 1,454 feet tall, and one person went down on one knee and appeared to propose to the other. A woman took off her mask and was showing her ring while capturing it on her phone.CNN's Brian Stelter's told anchor Dana Bash that they were climbing the television transmission tower, which broadcasts all of New York City's local television stations.

Out Newsletter - 7/7/26

A legacy of courage, resistance, and love. Victoria Cruz, a Stonewall hero and pioneering trans activist, has died at 79. From standing at the front lines of LGBTQ+ history during the Stonewall uprising to spending nearly two decades helping survivors of anti-LGBTQ+ violence, Cruz dedicated her life to protecting and uplifting her community. Her impact reached generations of trans New Yorkers and queer people around the world. Today, we remember her life, her activism, and the lasting legacy she leaves behind. Until next time. -Alamin Yohannes, Audience Editor

Parties and protests: The photographs of Phyllis Christopher

The iconic photographer captured textured, erotic and political images of San Francisco lesbians as they were

Video of Webinar on How to Be Anti-War in a Multipolar World

The Northeast Los Angeles Alliance for Democracy held this webinar on June 21, 2026 with Iranian American, Cuban, Ukrainian American socialist feminist speakers. It was moderated by MaryLinda Moss of the NELA Alliance for Democracy. The post Video of Webinar on How to Be Anti-War in a Multipolar World appeared first on New Politics.

An Abundance of Influence

Dylan Gyauch-Lewis, Julia Pitta A group of YIMBY big tech donors took over San Francisco politics. Now they're setting their sights on the rest of the country. The post An Abundance of Influence appeared first on The Nation.

‘They’re all idiots’: Hollywood celebrities have lost their shine

Broadcaster Lucy Zelic ridicules wealthy celebrities for lecturing the public, arguing their "glow and aura" has disappeared because they've revealed who they really are. “It’s always so brave and courageous when you are a wealthy Hollywood celebrity living in gated communities and never really feeling the full effects of the world," Ms Zelic said. “The kind of glow and aura around celebrities has now died. “They’ve shown us who they are and quite frankly, they’re all idiots.”

Video of Crowded Minnesota IHOP Prompts Immigration Debate After Woman Says: “That’s a Takeover”

A woman’s video from a Minnesota IHOP prompted discussion online after she described the crowd as a “takeover.” In the video that a woman posted to X, she is recording herself leaving an IHOP in Minnesota. Behind her is a large group of people, many of whom appear to be wearing traditional Somali clothing. What Sign up to receive the Daily Dot’s Internet Insider newsletter for urgent news from the frontline of online. The post Video of Crowded Minnesota IHOP Prompts Immigration Debate After Woman Says: “That’s a Takeover” appeared first on The Daily Dot.

‘Representation Is Not Just Numbers’: Syrian Women Push for Real Political Power

[DAMASCUS] Aisha al-Khatib, a 32-year-old law student and [] The post ‘Representation Is Not Just Numbers’: Syrian Women Push for Real Political Power appeared first on The Media Line.

WATCH: Labour MPs Applaud Burnham’s Arrival in Westminster

Along with Beth Rigby caught on hot mic cooing over Paul Waugh UPDATE: GB News’s Katherine Forster shot this picture of Rachel Reeves, who scarpered as soon as possible after Burnham’s selfie. P45 incoming

'Extraordinary' - Centenary of Gore-Booth's death marked

Exhibits detailing the life of Eva Gore-Booth, a lesser-known sister of Constance Markievicz, who championed campaigns that paved the way for women to stand in election, vote and achieve equality have gone on display at Lissadell House in Co Sligo.

A top leadership expert closely observed Israel at its darkest moment. Here's why he still has hope for its future

What Micha Popper, an expert on leadership development and a 2026 Israel Prize laureate, saw in the last three years while documenting the protest group Brothers and Sisters in Arms is a testament to the collective might of ordinary citizens

Anne Widdecombe was not the person people too often made her out to be

It was, no doubt of it, a surprise to many given the stern, strident headmistress-like persona she had in public life, that she was, privately, immensely kind and gentle. The post Anne Widdecombe was not the person people too often made her out to be appeared first on Conservative Home.

Karlie Kloss Reveals How She Deals With Trumpy In-Laws

Jackson Lee / GC ImagesFormer Victoria’s Secret model Karlie Kloss says she’s still a Democrat despite being married into one of America’s most famous Republican families.On Wednesday, she made some rare comments to Bloomberg News about how she manages her close proximity to the Trumps. Kloss is married to investor Joshua Kushner, the younger brother of Jared Kushner, who is married to Ivanka Trump, President Donald Trump’s daughter. Kloss credits her ability to be around people with differing political views to her upbringing in Missouri.Read more at The Daily Beast.

The Corporate Trap: Why an Accountable Intern Was Subjected to an Unforgivable Public Dressing-Down by a Furious Colleague.

She did everything she could. The post The Corporate Trap: Why an Accountable Intern Was Subjected to an Unforgivable Public Dressing-Down by a Furious Colleague. appeared first on TwistedSifter.

FACT CHECK: Bato dela Rosa not at recent INC rallies; post uses January 2025 video

The circulating video shows Senator Bato Dela Rosa at the Iglesia Ni Cristo's National Rally for Peace in January 2025

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson brings demigod status to wow fans at Australian Moana event

The former WWE star was greeted by hundreds of adoring fans as he walked the blue carpet with co-star Catherine Laga’aia (daughter of Aussie screen veteran Jay), who has the title role in her big-screen debut.

Nolan’s Feminist Odyssey Diminishes Women

Photo Credit:Image: Lupita Nyong’o. Credit: Gage Skidmore via Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0. Gage SkidmoreBy William SullivanSelf-destructive feminism strikes the Western canon yet again.

Identities and Political Unity: An Exploration in Five Voices

Featured image by Elizabet Wendt In the conversations that follow, Jennifer Disla explores the ways that a grounded, political understanding of our individual identities and experiences can connect us to movement. When we realize that the same forces that shape our lives also affect others, she suggests, identity can help build the political unity

J.D. Tuccille: Americans no longer trust the news media. Bari Weiss is here to save it

The institutional backlash may prove to be too much, but she deserves credit for trying

Esther’s Army

Talking to Katie Gaddini about her “I spy” sociological study of how conservative, largely evangelical Christian women were increasingly become the backbone of MAGA support was an eye opener. Gaddini had spent almost a decade interviewing people who were both big and small in the movement in order to get a grip on what was happening. Her interest had been piqued, because she had been raised in the milieu that produced many of these women.

A picture and its story: Patriot Front members and a solitary woman travel on a DC train

Reuters photographers were in Washington covering July 4 celebrations when photographer Nathan Howard began seeing social media reports that members of Patriot Front — a white supremacist group whose members use fascist imagery and typically conceal their identities in public — were marching in the city. Howard and fellow photographer Cheney Orr then set out to document the group. One photo in particular, taken by Orr, has attracted global attention. It shows a woman in a green T-shirt sitting alone on the train, her face impassive. Members of the Patriot Front are sitting and standing in front of her, behind her and next to her. Orr describes making the photo. #UnitedStates #PatriotFront #Photography #News #America

Things We Can’t Wait to See at ESSENCE Fest 2026

Michelle Obama, Cardi B., and more are all expected to turn up at this year's ESSENCE Festival of Culture! But that's just the tip of the iceberg!

Usha Vance and the Wisdom of Frugal Fashion

What famous people wear is always the talk of the town, a fact Second Lady Usha Vance is likely beginning to learn. As she recently noted on X, the New York Times published an entire article on the political significance of the coral-colored dress she wore while filming a Father’s Day reading session with her

About That Black Woman Photographed With a Bunch of Supposed White Nationalists in DC...

About That Black Woman Photographed With a Bunch of Supposed White Nationalists in DC...

How Queer Latino Media Refuses to Disappear: Exclusive Access Behind the Cameras

LatiNation Media staff. Photo illustration Susana Sanchez-Young It’s Pride Month, and palabra went inside the studio of LatiNation Media to bring you a deeply moving, behind-the-scenes look at [] The post How Queer Latino Media Refuses to Disappear: Exclusive Access Behind the Cameras appeared first on URL Media.

Katie Price and the truth no one wants to admit

She isn't always a portrait of dignity - but her honesty is confronting

Media’s Newest Race Hoax Victim Caught Exposing Herself On Subway Train

The woman surrounded by members of the extremist group Patriot Front in Washington, D.C., has been linked online to footage appearing to show a 2024 incident that reportedly led to an indecent exposure arrest. The original viral photo was captured by Reuters photographer Cheney Orr on the 250th anniversary of the United States. The woman in ...

‘She never called it hosting’: Midwest mom goes viral for teaching Gen Z to throw better parties

“Can she Run my life? Please. Thanks.” The post ‘She never called it hosting’: Midwest mom goes viral for teaching Gen Z to throw better parties appeared first on Upworthy.

Who Is Maura Healey? Everything You Need to Know About Massachusetts' Governor

Learn who Maura Healey is, her background, accomplishments, controversies, political positions, and the biggest criticisms facing Massachusetts' governor.

The Feminist Fashionistas Uncork Ugliness Against Usha

One way our nation’s most “prestigious” newspapers show they’re Democratic Party propaganda sheets is when their fashion critics apply all of their tawdry partisan biases to their evaluations of the clothes of politicians (or their spouses). Robin Givhan of The Washington Post was a transparent Democrat, and so is Vanessa Friedman of The New York...

Stacey Abrams And Jane Fonda Discuss Why Activism Matters

The post Stacey Abrams And Jane Fonda Discuss Why Activism Matters appeared first on Crooked Media.

Lizzo says critics were ‘always going to tear down’ a ‘fat, black, happy girl’

The pop star spoke about the public scrutiny which has clouded her career in recent years.

MAGA superstar defends use of AI to help summarize a bill - then talks about her modeling career

The right-wing lawmaker blasted journalists who use her swimsuit modeling photos as ‘clickbait’