Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny was close to being freed in a prisoner swap at the time of his death‚ a close ally said on Monday‚ repeating an allegation by his family and supporters that President Vladimir Putin had him killed.

The Supreme Court is taking up challenges to state laws Monday that could affect how Facebook‚ TikTok‚ X and other social media platforms regulate content posted by their users.

For the third time in five years‚ senators will be sworn in as jurors for an impeachment trial. But the chamber is expected to spend far less time on the charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas than the ones brought against former President Donald Trump.

Carrot Poke Cake starts with a boxed carrot cake mix that is then poked with a cheesecake pudding‚ topped with whipped cream‚ and sprinkled with graham crackers! A FUN AND EASY TWIST ON CARROT CAKE This Carrot Poke Cake is here just in time for Easter and spring time. If you’ve been around a while‚ you know my love for poke cakes. They’re easy‚ fun to customize‚ and literally oozing with flavor. This Carrot Pudding Poke Cake checks all those boxes and is a fun twist to make when you’re tired of the normal springtime desserts. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Can I use a different cake mix? Certainly! I think a spice cake mix could be used and you could add some shredded carrots to it. It obviously won’t taste exactly the same as a carrot cake but it’s comparable. Can I make this Carrot Pudding Poke Cake ahead of time? This cake gets even better the day after it is made. So it makes for a perfect cake to make the day before you actually need it. What other flavored poke cakes can I try? I have experimented with so many other flavors. One of my first was banana pudding poke cake which uses yellow cake mix and banana pudding (Banana Pudding Poke Cake) and I’ve also made an Oreo Pudding Poke Cake and a Red Velvet Poke Cake. The possibilities are endless! I have even more on my site‚ just click the search button and type in “Poke Cake” and check out all the different varieties. What else can I add to this poke cake? To bring even more carrot cake flavor to this poke cake recipe‚ try adding some cream cheese to the Cool Whip layer and mix it well together. It will bring even more cream cheese frosting flavors to your delicious poke cake. How to store leftover cake? When not actively eating this cake‚ it needs to be refrigerated. Leftover Carrot Pudding Poke Cake should be kept in the fridge covered or in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days. The longer it sits‚ the more the texture will change because of the ingredients used. It’ll get soggy pretty easily. It’s best enjoyed within the first day or two of making it. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE) carrot cake mix – see my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) above for substitutions. ingredients needed to make cake– eggs‚ oil &; water. The quantities you need me very depending on your cake mix brand. Be sure to follow the recipe ingredients on your specific boxed cake mix. instant cheesecake pudding– do not grab the cook and serve version you must use the instant pudding mix or it will not set up. You can also use vanilla pudding. milk – the milk needs to be cold to help the instant pudding set up. whipped topping – like Cool Whip or you can make a homemade whipped cream. cinnamon graham crackers – optional‚ but I really like the texture it brings to the cake. HOW TO MAKE CARROT PUDDING POKE CAKE: Prepare cake mix according to package directions for a 9×13 cake. Once cake comes out of the oven‚ allow it to cool for just a couple of minutes. Then‚ with a wooden spoon handle‚ a spatula handle‚ or some other similarly-sized object‚ begin poking holes in the cake. You want the holes to be BIG so that the pudding has plenty of room to get down in there. Be sure to poke right down to the bottom of the cake. In a bowl‚ whisk together instant pudding mix with 4 cups milk. Stir until all the lumps are gone. Pour pudding over cake. Taking care to pour it right into the holes as much as possible. Spread it all out and using the back of the spoon‚ gently push pudding down into the holes. Put the cake into the fridge to set and cool (about 2 hours). Once your cake has completely cooled‚ spread on whipped topping. If you haven’t done so already‚ crush your cinnamon graham crackers. I just place mine in a ziploc bag and crush them with a rolling pin. Leave some of the pieces big. It’s nice to have a bit of a crunch when you eat the cake. Sprinkle crushed graham crackers onto the top of the cake. You can do this part immediately before serving the cake if you like. This will ensure the crackers are crunchy when you serve it. And serve! Keep cake refrigerated. CRAVING MORE RECIPES? Chocolate Poke Cake with Whipped Frosting (+Video)Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake (+Video)Banana Pudding Poke Cake (+Video)Red Velvet Poke CakeBoston Cream Poke CakeTwinkie Poke CakeOreo Poke CakeBlack Forest Poke CakeThe Best Poke Cake RecipesCarrot Cake LoafCarrot Cake Cookies Originally published: March 2013Updated photos &; republished: February 2024 Print Carrot Poke Cake (+Video) Carrot Poke Cake starts with a boxed carrot cake mix that is then poked with a cheesecake pudding‚ topped with whipped cream‚ and sprinkled with graham crackers! Course DessertCuisine American Prep Time 10 minutes minutesCook Time 30 minutes minutesTotal Time 40 minutes minutes Servings 12 servings Calories 352kcal Author Brandie @ The Country Cook Ingredients1 box carrot cake mixingredients needed to make cake: eggs‚ oil and water2 (3.4 ounce) boxes instant cheesecake pudding4 cups cold milk8 ounce tub whipped topping thawed (Cool Whip)3-4 cinnamon graham crackers‚ crushed (optional) InstructionsPrepare 1 box carrot cake mix with ingredients needed to make cake: eggs‚ oil and water according to package directions for a 9×13-inch cake. Bake then allow it to cool for just a few minutes. Then‚ with a wooden spoon handle‚ a spatula handle‚ or some other similarly-sized object‚ begin poking holes in the cake. In a large bowl‚ whisk together 2 (3.4 ounce) boxes instant cheesecake pudding with 4 cups cold milk. Whisk until all the lumps are gone. Pour pudding over cake. Taking care to pour it right into the holes as much as possible.Spread it all out using the back of the spoon‚ gently push pudding down into the holes. Cover with plastic wrap and put the cake into the fridge to set and cool (about 2 hours). This will allow the pudding to set up.Once the cake has completely cooled‚ spread on 8 ounce tub whipped topping. Sprinkle 3-4 cinnamon graham crackers‚ crushed onto the top of the cake. Slice and serve! Video Notes Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions. NutritionCalories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Sodium: 520mg | Sugar: 43g

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UPDATED 2/26/2024 The Top Gun Naval Fighter Weapons School is where the best of the best train to refine their elite flying skills. When hotshot fighter pilot Maverick (Tom Cruise) is sent to the school‚ his reckless attitude and cocky demeanor put him at odds with the other pilots‚ especially the cool and collected Iceman (Val Kilmer). Welcome to the Naval Fighter Weapons School‚ this is where the best of the absolute best train to become elite U.S. fighter pilots… and click their teeth very strangely. Directed by Tony Scott‚ 1986’s Top Gun has become a modern classic. Did you know it was originally inspired by an article titled “Top Guns” published in California magazine three years prior? We’ve heard about books becoming movies‚ but magazine articles?!? That might be a first. Without further ado‚ it’s time to take off. Tom Cruise – LT Pete “Maverick” Mitchell Tom Cruise / Everett Collection Maverick is a U.S. Naval Aviator on the come up. He is an incredible pilot with natural talent but he plays by his own rules — a real hotshot which is a little risky. Speaking of Risky‚ many of us were introduced to Tom as he serenaded his living room in tighty whiteys in 1983’s Risky Business. His first big break came that same year in the movie The Outsiders‚ where he starred alongside Brat Pack legends Rob Lowe and Emilio Estevez. RELATED: Actress Kelly McGillis Was Not Asked To Return For Newest ‘Top Gun’ Film Where do you start with Tom Cruise? Did you know he’s never done any TV acting? Did you know that despite being in about 100 classics‚ he’s never won an Oscar? Sorry‚ Tom‚ you’ll just have to settle for being one of the most successful movie stars of all time. He can certainly champion a franchise‚ highlighted by his Mission Impossible films — there are six so far‚ with at least two more on the way. But despite his movie success‚ Cruise has become a topic of controversy. KNIGHT AND DAY‚ Tom Cruise‚ 2010. TM and ©Copyright Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All rights reserved/Courtesy Everett Collection In 2004‚ he made some interesting comments on psychiatry‚ opining that it should be outlawed‚ which is an odd take. He’s also opened fire at actors for taking and promoting psychiatric drugs like anti-depressants. Brooke Shields was one of those targets and she responded by saying‚ “Cruise should stick to saving the world from aliens and let women who are experiencing postpartum depression decide what treatment options are best for them.” He’s also the poster-boy for the Church of Scientology. Some of that comes with his star power‚ and he does claim that Scientology helped him overcome dyslexia. On top of that‚ who could forget him jumping like a schoolboy on Oprah’s couch? In 1990‚ he married Nicole Kidman‚ with whom he starred in Stanley Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut. But more recently he was married to Katie Holmes —who gets some of the blame for Oprah’s dirty couch — however‚ they got divorced‚ too‚ and these days he is rumored to be dating Haley Atwell (Perggy Carter from the Marvel Cinematic Universe) of the forthcoming Mission Impossible 7 and 8.  his Mission Impossible co-star Haley Atwell. Tom is now 61  and fans most recently saw him portray the cocky yet seasoned Maverick in the sequel to Top Gun‚ Top Gun: Maverick‚ as well as 2023’s Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning‚ Part One‚ with Part 2 coming in 2025. Kelly McGillis – Charlotte “Charlie” Backwood Kelly McGillis / Everett Collection and Brent Perniac/AdMedia/Image Collect Charlotte “Charlie” Backwood is a civilian contractor at the academy and the romantic interest of Maverick — but she did make sure to let Maverick know she “doesn’t date students.” Spoiler alert‚ that’s a lie. Her breakout role was in 1985 as an Amish mother in Witness with Harrison Ford. The following year she booked this film and really became a household name. She also co-starred with Jodie Foster in 1988’s The Accused. After working solidly until 2001‚ she took a break from acting for a number of years. In 2009 a lot came out about McGillis‚ from her being a lesbian to the fact that she has worked full-time with drug addicts and alcoholics at rehab centers. BLUE‚ Kelly McGillis‚ 2015. ©Indie Rights/courtesy Everett Collection In 2016‚ she was left scratched and bruised after being assaulted by a woman who broke into her North Carolina home‚ which resulted in her applying for a concealed carry gun permit. This must have been a triggering experience for Kelly‚ who in 1982‚ was raped by two men in her New York apartment. Today she’s 66 years old and we last saw her in 2018 in the TV movie‚ Maternal Secrets and the 2020 TV series Dirty John. Val Kilmer – LT Tom “Iceman” Kazansky Val Kilmer / Everett Collection and PopularImages/Image Collect Maverick knew from the start that Iceman was going to be difficult to fly with… they both competed for the sacred plague-spot of Best Pilot. Reportedly‚ Val was forced to become Iceman due to contractual obligations. Luckily for us and him‚ because it became one of his most iconic roles. The tension between Maverick and Iceman isn’t just good acting‚ Cruise and Kilmer apparently kept their distance from each other while filming‚ and never socialized. Growing up in LA‚ he went to high school with Kevin Spacey‚ then was the youngest person ever to be accepted into the Juilliard’s Drama Division — a program which Kelly McGillis also attended. Kilmer actually turned down a role in 1983’s The Outsiders due to a Broadway run of Slab Boys alongside Kevin Bacon and Sean Penn. His big break was in 1984 when he was top-billed in the spoof from the creators of Airplane‚ Top Secret. But most people better remember his part in Real Genius the following year. PAYDIRT‚ from left: Luke Goss‚ Val Kilmer‚ 2020. © Uncorkd Entertainment / Courtesy Everett Collection He is well known for his acting skills‚ but has a reputation for being difficult to work with. In 1991‚ Kilmer portrayed the legendary Jim Morrison in the Oliver Stone 1991 biopic‚ The Doors; and took on the cape and cowl from Michael Keaton in 1995’s Batman Forever‚ considered by many to be a highly-underrated entry in the films based on the Dark Knight. After consistently denying health issues since 2015‚ Kilmer revealed that he had been battling throat cancer. He underwent a tracheotomy in 2015 and has stated that his voice has been reduced to a rasp. All that being said‚ today he’s 64 years old and still working‚ most recently reprising Iceman for Top Gun: Maverick and starring as Mark Twain again in a self-written and directed project. Anthony Edwards – Goose Anthony Edwards / Everett Collection and Demis Maryannakis/starmaxinc.com STAR MAX 2014 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED/Image Collect Goose was Maverick’s radar intercept officer. A bit more level-headed than his pal‚ it made them the perfect complement to one another. Especially on the beach as sexy volleyball partners — what a scene! Anthony Edwards got his big break in the 1982’s TV series It Takes Two‚ co-starring Patty Duke and Hellen Hunt. In 1984 he showed off his nerdy side in Revenge of the Nerds! Following Top Gun‚ he starred in Pet Sematary II before getting a career-changing role in one of TV’s most popular shows‚ ER. His character‚ Mark Greene‚ was part of 180 episodes over eight seasons with four Emmy nominations. In 2007‚ Edwards appeared as inspector Bill Armstrong in David Fincher’s Zodiac. ER‚ Anthony Edwards‚ 1994-2009. ph: Dean Williams/©NBC/Courtesy Everett Collection Today he is 61 and we last saw him back on TV in 2019’s third season of Designated Survivor. He recently appeared in the 2022 miniseries Inventing Anna and WeCrashed; and that same year was seen in an episode of Tales of the Walking Dead. In his personal life‚ Edwards is actually a real-life licensed private pilot. Sounds like Goose was his perfect role. Tom Skerritt – Commander Mike “Viper” Metcalf Tom Skerritt / Everett Collection and Birdie Thompson/AdMedia/Image Collect Commander Mike Metcalf — aka Viper — is the boys’ instructor at the academy‚ who is also a skilled pilot and compassionate teacher. He was an old friend of Maverick’s father and a Vietnam War vet. Tom Skerritt‚ the man who played him‚ served a four-year tour of duty in the United States Air Force as a classifications specialist and began acting in 1962’s Korean War film‚ War Hunt. Most of Tom’s early acting was war-based‚ and his big break was in 1970’s MASH as Duke Forrest. After Top Gun‚ Tom had some more film success‚ like 1989’s Steel Magnolias followed by 1992’s fly fishing epic‚ alongside Brad Pitt‚ A River Runs Through It. He also has extensive TV success‚ including a six-episode arc in Cheers as Evan Drake (bet you didn’t know his name) and in the ‘90s as Sheriff Brock in the hit David E. Kelley show‚ Picket Fences. Today he’s 90 years old and still fairly active‚ appearing on the big screen in 2021 in the films East of the Mountains and Catch the Bullet. Skerritt is also the founder of Heyou Media‚ a Seattle-based digital media company. LUCKY‚ from left: Harry Dean Stanton‚ Tom Skerritt‚ 2017. © Magnolia Pictures /courtesy Everett Collection Top Guns remains one of the most stylish and coolest Hollywood films ever. The sounds and sights are exhilarating‚ certainly delivering from producer Jerry Bruckheimer — as does the soundtrack‚ which won an Academy Award for best original song for Berlin’s “Take My Breath Away.” It’s no wonder there’s a sequel on the way starring Whiplash’s Miles Teller‚ and returning the classic pairing of Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer. It is so universally loved‚ that in 2015‚ the United States Library of Congress selected the film for preservation‚ finding it “culturally‚ historically‚ or aesthetically significant.” So tell us‚ are you a fan of this high flying action flick? What’s your favorite part of Top Gun? Are you excited for the sequel? Click for next Article The post ‘Top Gun’ Cast Then And Now 2024 appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author‚ Lauren Novak

The 30th Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards was a memorable event for attendees and viewers who witnessed the heartwarming reunion of the cast from 2006 The Devil Wears Parada. This fan-favorite film still resonates with viewers years after its release. The other reunion event was between The Fly co-stars Geena Davis and Jeff Goldblum‚ the castmates sharing the screen and a significant chapter of their personal lives as former spouses nearly 35 years since their divorce. Geena Davis and Jeff Goldblum reunite to present an award at the 30th SAG   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Geena Davis Institute (@geenadavisorg) Davis and Goldblum met on the set of a rather forgettable 1985 horror comedy film‚ Transylvania 6-5000‚ before appearing side by side in the 1986 film The Fly. A year later‚ they tied the knot. However‚ their union was short-lived‚ as they went their separate ways in 1991. RELATED: Sally Field Admits She Hated ‘The Flying Nun’: ‘The Show Made No Sense To Me; It Was Drivel!’ The ex-lovers graced the stage at the SAG Awards to present the prestigious honor for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. Their presence reignited memories of their remarkable chemistry as they exchanged heartfelt words of support and affection while announcing the nominated films‚ which included American Fiction‚ Barbie‚ The Color Purple‚ Killers of the Flower Moon‚ and Oppenheimer‚ which ultimately won the category. Instagram Davis and Goldblum’s appearance at the prestigious award show and their charming exchanges ignited a whirlwind of excitement across social media platforms. Fans flooded the comment sections with adoration for the dynamic duo‚ reminiscing about their past status as a beloved Hollywood power couple.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Geena Davis Institute (@geenadavisorg) “Awesome to see exes like this still get along‚” a fan wrote. “Whoever decided to pair exes Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis as presenters deserves a substantial raise‚” another person stated. “Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis presenting together??!!” a third fan commented‚” It’s blowing my mind a little. Weren’t they married many years ago? lol‚ #SAGAwards.” However‚ some other fans could not hide their surprise at the revelation that the pair were previously married. “I was today years old when I found out Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis was a thing in real life‚” a new generation fan wrote while another added‚ “They were married?!” Click for next Article The post Geena Davis And Jeff Goldblum Reunite At SAG Awards 2024 appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author‚ Peace A

Wendy Williams‘ career journey has been far from smooth sailing as she has faced numerous health challenges‚ among them Graves’ disease and Lymphedema. The media personality took a break in 2022 to deal with her health‚ which‚ according to a recent announcement‚ has further declined as she is now battling frontotemporal dementia and aphasia. To chronicle Wendy’s health journey over the years‚ her team has put together a compelling documentary titled Where Is Wendy Williams? The eagerly anticipated release has reignited interest in the renowned on-air personality‚ prompting a flurry of emotions among her devoted fan base. The new documentary explores the life and challenges faced by Wendy Williams Photo by: Dennis Van Tine/starmaxinc.com‚ ©2018. Wendy Williams at the American Heart Association’s (AHA) 2018 Go Red For Women Red Dress Collection Fashion Show in New York City.(NYC) The first part of the Lifetime documentary debuted on February 24th‚ presenting viewers with an immersive journey into the life of Williams‚ with a keen emphasis on the era after her departure from the iconic daytime talk show due to growing health concerns. RELATED: Wendy Williams Officially Diagnosed With Frontotemporal Dementia And Aphasia Also‚ the documentary sheds light on Williams’ dynamic relationships‚ including those with manager Will Selby‚ publicist Shawn Zanotti‚ and sole child‚ Kevin Hunter Jr. Instagram Following the premiere of the documentary‚  fans seized the moment to express their unfiltered opinions about the project on various social media platforms. Many emphasized that rather than safeguarding Williams’ vulnerabilities‚ the documentary seems to exploit them. “I hope that Wendy Williams gets the help she needs and maybe this show will help with that but something about this isn’t sitting right with me‚” a fan wrote via X. “She can’t consent to being on camera like this. It feels exploitative.” Instagram “I’m not sure who greenlit #WhereIsWendyWilliams.. in my opinion it wasn’t a good idea‚” a second person commented while another fan agreed‚ stating‚ “I’ve seen enough clips of #WhereIsWendyWilliams to know that this should NEVERRRRRRR have aired. It’s disgusting that they’ve captured this lady’s most vulnerable moments like this.” Click for next Article The post Fans Criticize ‘Where Is Wendy Williams’ Lifetime Documentary: ‘Feels Exploitative’ appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author‚ Peace A

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