‘Hillbilly Elegy’: JD Vance’s rise to vice presidential candidate began with a bestselling memoir

NEW YORK – At the heart of JD Vance’s swift journey from venture capitalist to vice presidential candidate is a memoir he first thought of in law school, “Hillbilly Elegy.” Vance’s bestseller about his roots in rural Kentucky and blue-collar Ohio made him a national celebrity soon after its publication in the summer of 2016, … Read more

New Disney+ docuseries ‘Checo Perez: Don’t Give Up, Cabr#n!’ premieres on July 31

The announcement, made through Disney Plus’s social media, features a poster of the Mexican driver with the message: “Giving up was never an option #ChecoPérez, ‘Don’t give up, Cabr#n!’ premiering on July 31.” Recommended Videos The documentary, “A Story of Street Circuits,” promises to offer an in-depth look into the life of the Mexican pilot, … Read more

What to watch as the Republican National Convention kicks off days after Trump assassination attempt

MILWAUKEE – The Republican National Convention starts Monday in Milwaukee, two days after Donald Trump was injured in an assassination attempt, with the violent scene at his campaign rally horrifying the country and amplifying already intense political divisions. Trump and his advisers are pledging resilience in the face of the attack, with plans going forward … Read more