If there’s one thing Cruella de Vil likes, it’s stealing puppies. If there are two things Cruella de Vil likes, it’s stealing puppies and taking drags from her opera-length cigarette holder. Yet the infamous Disney villain is ditching her favorite accessory in the upcoming film “Cruella,” which stars Emma Stone and centers on the early life of the notorious fur-obsessed antihero. Read More...
Though Contemporary Modern French has been in use since about the 19th century, this represents just the last stage of a long evolution. French actually traces its roots to the Latin spoken during the Roman Empire, which is why it’s now classified as a Romance language. Throughout the centuries, French has not only evolved considerably but has also transformed other languages such as English. French remains a source of national pride and identity and is seen as an invaluable tool to promote French culture and influence on the global stage. Read More...
Volodymyr Zelensky was running late. The invitation to his speech at the National Archives in Washington had gone out to several hundred guests, including congressional leaders and top officials from the Biden Administration. Billed as the main event of his visit in late September, it would give him a chance to inspire U.S. support against Russia with the kind of oratory the world has come to expect from Ukraine’s wartime President. Read More...
