After the success of Geico’s humorous commercials, other insurers have gotten in on the act. But there are still some lines they don’t want to cross.
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Dylan, Obama and a Crown of Thorns: 50 Years of Rolling Stone
on Sep 17, 2017 in: Celebrities
A music magazine whose influence stretched beyond entertainment and into the world of politics could elevate a career with its cover.
Amid horror film gridlock, “Mother!” becomes the latest misfire for Paramount. But CBS and Lionsgate scores with “American Assassin.”...
Facebook Navigates an Internet Fractured by Governmental Controls
on Sep 17, 2017 in: Social Media, Europe, Africa
The web is not as open as it once was, with nation-states exerting their power over the internet. Facebook and other tech companies are dealing with the consequences.
Trump Tweets Doctored GIF of His Golf Ball Hitting Hillary Clinton
on Sep 17, 2017 in: Twitter
In a series of eclectic Twitter posts, President Trump also appeared to refer to Kim Jong-un, North Korea’s leader, as Rocket Man.
Emmys 2017: ‘The Handmaid’s Tale,’ Politics and ‘S.N.L.’ Dominate the Emmys
on Sep 17, 2017 in: Television
“Big Little Lies” and “Veep” also had big nights. Stephen Colbert was the host and President Trump was the through line.
Trump Translated for Egypt, by a Queens Bodega Owner
on Sep 16, 2017 in: Television
Few of Hatem El-Gamasy's customers know that he also appears on Egyptian television news programs, holding forth on subjects from immigration policy to North Korea.
