Ali Larter’s three-decade career in Hollywood is a masterclass in resilience, defined as much by her iconic roles as by the quiet strength she maintained during the industry’s inevitable lulls. From her early days as a stylized “scream queen” in hits like Final Destination and Resident Evil to her memorable stints in Legally Blonde and Heroes, Larter has always possessed a magnetic, versatile presence. Yet, as she reaches her 50th year, she finds herself in a unique professional renaissance. Her portrayal of Angela Norris in Taylor Sheridan’s Landman—a role that has earned her critical acclaim and Emmy buzz—proves that her…

The upcoming Makerfield by-election has become a troubling case study in how digital misinformation is fundamentally altering the landscape of local democracy. Recent data from the Social Market Foundation reveals that fake news circulating in local Facebook groups has surged four-fold since the campaign began. What was once a relatively quiet corner of the internet—where residents might discuss community bins or local roadworks—has been transformed into a battleground for coordinated disinformation. With nearly one in six posts in some groups now flagged as misleading, the integrity of the local electoral process is facing an unprecedented challenge, leaving many voters struggling…