Don't let your eyes fool you, folks!
Veteran comedian and actor Mel Brooks cemented his mark on Hollywood Monday afternoon with a special ceremony outside the Chinese Theatre on the Walk of Fame.
In a classic white suit and floral tie (nice touch, Mel), the 88-year-old proved to still have a great sense of humor as he wore a prosthetic sixth finger on his left hand. Yes, it's fake, people! Read More...
Another day, another new streaming platform: The newest entrant into the race for your attention is Peacock, the NBCUniversal-owned platform whose biggest selling point is that it’s free (well, sort of). Peacock is jumping into the streaming wars a bit late, launching after new services from Apple,Disney, and WarnerMedia. But because it’s not requiring folks to pay anything, it merits checking out, even if you’re already overwhelmed with options. In case you’re wondering exactly what’s on Peacock and how you can get it, we’ve got you covered with our guide to the newest kid on the streaming block. Read More...
Even in the bleakest of years, incumbent lawmakers almost always get re-elected. Here's one reason why: They have a powerful built-in advantage in something called constituent services.
The casework that congressional staffers tackle runs the gamut from headaches over Social Security checks and IRS problems to veterans' benefits and mortgage issues. These days, immigration issues are among the biggest problems.
And if played just right, members of Congress can see a political payoff from simply doing their jobs and helping out the voters that elected them. Read More...