E. Jean Carroll Takes On Trump (Again); a Cult Classic’s Shocking Legacy; Florida’s War on “Wokeness”

Plus: Princess Kate Joins a Long Royal Tradition

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Donald Trump Won’t Stop Defaming E. Jean Carroll—And She Won’t Stop Making Him Pay for It

By BESS LEVIN

The writer who won her civil suit against the ex-president earlier this month wants another $10 million for new defamatory remarks.

The V Files: The Shocking Legacy of an ’80s Sci-Fi Cult Classic

By ANTHONY BREZNICAN

Hollywood backstabbing, conspiracy theories, and the devastating murder of a star behind the TV alien-invasion sensation.

When Will the Writers Strike End? Three Scenarios, From Fantasy to Hellish Dystopia

By NATALIE JARVEY

Three weeks into picketing, it may take additional pressure from actors and directors to resolve the dispute—or a miraculous Hollywood ending.

Princess Kate Joins a Long Royal Tradition by Showing Off Her Beekeeping Skills

By ERIN VANDERHOOF

King Charles and Queen Camilla also have their own beehives, but the strong connection between the royal family and the honey-producing insects dates back nearly a millennium.

“I Can’t Teach Like This”: Florida’s Education Brain Drain Is Hitting Public Schools Hard

By CALEB ECARMA

Ron DeSantis’s war on “wokeness” has thrust educators into a legal minefield, pushing many to leave the profession entirely. One union leader says it’s all part of a GOP agenda to eradicate public schools.

“There’s a Movement”: Inside the Fight to De-gender Awards Shows

By DAVID CANFIELD

Nonbinary actors are withdrawing from consideration. Still more are calling for change. The industry may need to finally start listening.