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Was Queen Victoria the first influencer? How the ‘media monarch’ shaped the modern world
From white wedding dresses to Christmas trees, Victoria’s personal choices became global trends—long before the age of social media. Queen Victoria’s reign (1837–1901) saw an unprecedented ...
The New York Times21d
Justice Department Orders a Halt to Civil Rights Work
By Glenn Thrush Reporting from Washington The Justice Department has ordered an immediate halt to all new civil rights cases or investigations — and signaled that it might back out of Biden-era ...
The New York Times27d
Book Review: ‘Queen Victoria and Her Prime Ministers,’ by Anne Somerset, and ‘Q: A Voyage Around the Queen,’ by Craig Brown
When war began in 1914, no fewer than eight countries were ruled by descendants of Queen Victoria. Three of her relatives waged a war whose consequence saw two of them (Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany ...
UN News Centre27d
Will those responsible for atrocities in Syria finally face justice?
UN News: During the Assad years, though, you had no guarantee that anyone would be brought to justice. Robert Petit: Our mandate has been very clear from the beginning: prepare cases to support ...
Atlanta Blackstar28d
‘Y’all Ain’t Ready for This!’: Roseanne Barr Shocks Fans with Blond Box Braids and Gold Chains for Bizarre New Song with MAGA Rapper
She appeared in the image with blonde braids, gold chains, gold earrings, and dark sunglasses. Fans are stunned after discovering Roseanne Barr’s latest transformation. (Photo: @roseannebarr ...