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Gen Z influencers rave about Trump VP pick JD Vance: 'He has what it takes to win over my generation'

All eyes are on Gen Z. Former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy called them the generation that will “eventually save America” during his speech at the 2024 Republican National Convention. The Wall Street Journal has called them the “toolbelt generation” for changing the trajectory of work and education in America. On Sunday, President Biden announced he...

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'Twisters' director rejects calls for climate change lecture in new tornado movie: Won’t ‘preach’ to audience

The director behind the summer blockbuster “Twisters” pushed back against criticism that the tornado flick does not address climate change, in a new interview. “I just wanted to make sure that with the movie, we don’t ever feel like (it) is putting forward any message,” director Lee Isaac Chung told CNN. “I just don’t feel...

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‘The Boys’ season finale adds political violence disclaimer following Trump assassination attempt

Amazon Prime Video has added a disclaimer to “The Boys” season finale condemning political violence following the assassination attempt against former President Trump. “The season finale of ‘The Boys’ contains scenes of fictional political violence, which some viewers may find disturbing, especially in light of the injuries and tragic loss of life sustained during the...

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Bud Light still reeling from ‘unforced error’ as Modelo Especial and Michelob Ultra both surpassed it

Bud Light continues to suffer more than a year since an “unforced error” caused widespread boycotts as Modelo Especial and Michelob Ultra have both surpassed it on the list of top beers in the U.S. “Bud Light executives are responsible for perhaps the greatest unforced error in business history,” Consumers’ Research executive directorWill Hild told...

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Judge puts pause on St. Louis guaranteed income program that pays poor families $500 a month

A Missouri judge halted St. Louis’ guaranteed income program while it’s being challengedin court. Circuit Judge Joseph P. Whyte on Thursday issued a temporary restraining order against the St. Louis Guaranteed Basic Income Project (GBI). This move will impact more than 500 families who were participating in the GBI program. “The City of St. Louis...

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Variety's film critic writes 'Hillbilly Elegy' film 'may have created a monster' legitimizing JD Vance

Variety’s chief film critic suggested on Wednesday that Sen. JD Vance may have risen to become former President Trump’s vice-running mate “thanks to Hollywood’s help.” The 2020 Netflix adaptation of Vance’s “Hillbilly Elegy” memoir surged to the top 10 most-watched list after Trump announced on Monday that the Ohio senator would be his running mate...

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Kevin McCarthy says Matt Gaetz should get professional help after viral spat: 'He looks very unhinged'

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., should get professional help the morning after his rival video-bombed his live interview on CNN during the Republican National Convention. “You know, he looks very unhinged,” McCarthy said about Gaetz on Thursday. “I mean, a lot of people have concerns about him, and I’m not...