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Who Is Karine Jean Pierre? Age, Net Worth, Family and Why She Quit The Democrats

Karine Jean Pierre made history as the first Black, gay, immigrant press secretary under the Biden administration, but has recently announced her decision to leave the Party due to a 'betrayal.'

International Business Times UK · Jun 5, 2025

86 Years Later, An Iconic Fantasy Franchise Brings Back A Crucial Character

'Wicked: For Good' will catch up to the events of 'The Wizard of Oz,' which means Dorothy will play a big role in the film.

Inverse · Jun 5, 2025

King of Dirt by Holden Sheppard review – a grim portrait of homophobia and masculinity

In his first book for adults, Sheppard explores his gay protagonist’s desperately sad, self-sabotaging behaviour as he struggles with being gay in rural Australia

The Guardian - AU · Jun 5, 2025

The Survivors review – a murder mystery so intense you’ll watch through your fingers

This adaptation of the bestselling Australian crime novel is full of twists, turns and red herrings. Its focus on the terrible grief of bereaved mothers makes it a cut above

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2025

'She's great': more charges mulled against taboo author

A Christian charity executive accused of disseminating and producing child abuse material over her fictional novel Daddy's Little Toy may face more charges.

AAP · Jun 5, 2025

Education Secretary Ridiculed for Failing to Answer Questions About Ruby Bridges and Black History: 'Not Fit for the Job'

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon revealed her lack of knowledge about key events in Black American history, sparking outcry online.

Latin Times · Jun 4, 2025

KJP ditches Dems, announces new book

Biden's former press secretary announced a book promising a "look inside a broken White House"

Salon · Jun 4, 2025

British-Palestinian writer NS Nuseibeh wins Jhalak prose prize for writers of colour

‘Timely’ essay collection Namesake explores identity, religion and colonialism as Nathanael Lessore takes children’s and young adult prize and Mimi Khalvati wins for poetry

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2025

Karine Jean-Pierre, Biden’s former press secretary, leaves Democratic party

Jean-Pierre, now an independent, expected to detail weeks that preceded Biden’s dropout from 2024 race in new book

The Guardian - US · Jun 4, 2025

Where to start with: Edmund White

After the news of White’s death, here is a guide to a foundational writer of gay lives and elder statesman of American queer literary fiction

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2025