British-American comedian and host of Last Week Tonight
A June 18 Makerfield by-election has become a national leadership test after Labour has installed Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham as its candidate. A string of ministerial resignations and polling showing Reform UK divided with a Farage splinter have left Keir Starmervulnerable; a Burnham win will force a leadership contest and intensify political instability.
Nigel Farage has resigned his Clacton seat to trigger a by-election, where major parties are abstaining. Count Binface emerges as the main challenger, with a lineup of independent contenders including Piers Corbyn and Laurence Fox amid questions over the process and finances.
Count Binface is challenging Nigel Farage in Clacton with a high-profile media presence and satirical pledges, amid a field of nearly three dozen candidates. Farage resigned to trigger the by-election; major parties boycott, citing a political stunt. The race also spotlights Binface’s creator, Jon Harvey, and his long-running spoof political career.
Buc-ee’s has filed a federal trademark lawsuit against Beaver’s Mini Mart in Beavercreek, Ohio, accusing the small shop of using a beaver logo that closely resembles Buc-ee’s own beaver logo. The response from Beavercreek supporters has spurred local backlash, including a city resolution recognizing the beaver’s place in the town’s history and a fundraising drive to cover legal costs.
The Independent reports that the 48-year-old New York-born actor is joining General Hospital as William Baines, joining a wave of casting changes. Debuts are set for Thursday, September 3, as the soap continues its long-running tale in Port Charles. The moves follow recent departures and recastings, including Jack Brennan’s kill-off and Ethan Lovett’s recasting.
The Emmy Awards are underway. The Pitt leads drama nominations, Hacks headlines the comedy field with a record number of nods, while Widow’s Bay could spoil Hacks’ send-off. Mariska Hargitay hosts as Apple TV+, HBO Max, and NBC vie for trophies across categories.