She and Prince Harry had spent days at Princess Diana’s childhood home, and Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet enjoyed the sprawling family estate.
Cute, right?
Wrong! Royalists are accusing the duchess of being “obscene” and “vulgar.” Why?
Duchess of Sussex and Founder of As Ever Meghan Markle speaks onstage during Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit 2025. (Photo Credit: Leigh Vogel/Getty Images for Fortune Media)
What issue do Royalists have? Well, ostensibly, these Instagram photos amounted to a desecration of Diana’s memory.
See, Princess Diana is buried on a private island on the Althorp estate.
Meghan and Harry did not share any photos of Harry’s mother’s resting place. They did not mention (or “name-drop”) Diana at all.
Instead, they shared snaps of their children walking in the grass. Grass which royalists might care to touch.
The Althorp estate is 13,000 acres. That makes the property over 20 times the size of Monaco. Monaco is a country.
Did they exploit Princess Diana without mentioning her or showing her gravesite?
Or, as The Daily Mail writer Maureen Callahan puts it, “obscene.”
“Diana was buried on that island, at her family’s private residence, precisely to keep her gravesite from becoming a circus, a tourist attraction, a commodity,” the article claims.
We have to emphasize that parts of Althorp are generally open to the public, though not Diana’s gravesite. The estate was closed for a couple of days in early July to accommodate Harry and Meghan and their children.
“For Meghan to share this, in my opinion, is beyond callous,” the article declares. “It’s vulgar.”
The article brands Harry as “traitorous” and says that these sweet family photos “sparked revulsion online and among good people everywhere.”
What’s going on?
Well, to be blunt, certain people are outraged by Meghan whenever she does anything. Or when other people simply speak about her in a positive or neutral tone.
It doesn’t sound reasonable because it isn’t. We cannot explain it logically because it is not logical.
However, in this case, there may be real royal sentiments that are opposed to Meghan and Harry and this trip.
It’s clear that the Spencers are more welcoming to Harry and Meghan than the Windsors. What better way to mask this fact than by drumming up outrage over … we’re not really sure.
Taking pictures of their kids a few miles from Diana’s resting place? Unforgivable, it seems.
The North Carolina native recently celebrated a major career milestone with the release of 15, a career retrospective album featuring nine of his biggest hits along with four new recordings. The capsule collection is available now on vinyl, CD, and digitally in honor of McCreery’s 15th anniversary as a recording artist.
While discussing the project, McCreery opened up about life at home with his two sons, Merrick Avery and Oliver Cooke. The proud dad shared that Avery has embraced his role as a big brother and is enjoying showing his younger sibling the ropes.
Scotty McCreery and Family; Photo Provided
“Avery is awesome, he loves to teach his brother things. Avery’s into sports and wonders, ‘Why can’t Ollie do this with me?’ Avery is a ham, so if he sees Ollie making people laugh, he’ll jump in and try to make people laugh too,” McCreery shared.
As for Oliver, who turns one on September 18, McCreery joked that his youngest son is close to taking his first steps…but isn’t quite there yet.
“Not yet, but he’s starting to rock back and forth. Maybe next time we talk, he’ll be on the go. But at the moment it’s just too much weight to move,” he said. “We got our hands full in all the best ways. When the day ends, we just appreciate the blessings we have. It’s crazy, but amazing time in the house right now.”
Scotty McCreery; Photo Provided
Along with balancing tour dates and family life, McCreery is already looking ahead to his next chapter of music. The singer revealed that a new full-length album is in the works and that he plans to return to the studio soon.
“I’m itching to get back in the studio to make a full-length album. I’ll be back in the studio in a month or two. I’ve been writing songs for that. Can’t wait for folks to hear what we’re working on,” he said.
While McCreery kept details about the upcoming project under wraps, he revealed that some of his most personal experiences have helped inspire new songs, including tributes to his beloved dog Moose and his late grandmothers.
Scotty McCreery; Photo by Jeff Ray
“We’ve got a song written about my dog Moose. I didn’t go into the session looking for a dog song, but I’m so glad it happened. I’m pretty sure that song will make the album,” he shared. “I also wrote a story song about my grandmothers. I lost both of them last year. So if ‘Five More Minutes’ was for my grandfather, then this song is more touching on my grandmothers.”
With plenty of new stories to tell and new music on the way, McCreery is bringing fans along as he enters the next chapter of his career.
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Kobie Turner understands the assignment for this season. Turner, nicknamed “The Conductor” for his musical acumen, is the defensive co-captain for a team that’s not only considered the heavy favorite to win the Super Bowl, but also on one of the most talented rosters assembled in recent years. How will Turner handle those high expectations? What does he make of playing alongside the otherworldly Myles Garrett and the possibility of playing again with future Hall of Famer Aaron Donald? I asked Turner those questions and more following one of the Rams’ first training camp practices as the standout defensive tackle looks to play a big role in Los Angeles’ run for a Lombardi Trophy this season. What was your focus this offseason after the way things ended last year? Turner: It’s always continuing to get better. Getting some footwork training in, making sure my hands are continuing to be sharp, continuing to understand the game and let those opportunities come to me. Really, each offseason is about getting faster and stronger. And then I did a lot of vision training too, being able to see the game early. The more that I can see things that connect my eyes to my hands and my hands to my body, the more I’ll be able to start faster. Vision training sounds different. What’s that like? They have these goggles that blink for short periods of time, and then you can turn them up and have them blink for longer periods of time, catching bean bags and calling which color and which color corresponds to your hand. And these three-color sticks will have blue, red and yellow. And then another one will have white, black and green on it, or something like that. They throw random sticks, and you have to call out a specific color as you catch the stick while I have on the goggles. It’s just little stuff like that, because when it comes down to the trenches, obviously it’s a lot of violence, just getting off the rock and running into people. But it’s so technical, and the more your eyes can see, the better off you’ll be. It’s just being able to see things clearly and locking in my eyes. Especially on the first day, your eyes are going to be out of whack with everyone flying around. But the more you can focus your eyes in on what you’re seeing and the more you can use film study to be able to anticipate what you’re going to see, that helps. Have you changed your weight at all? I’ve been within a 10-pound range since I’ve been here. I’ve always been staying within a 290 to 300-pound range. And I feel really comfortable playing there. What was your initial reaction when you heard about the Myles Garrett trade? It was a very hard day. Obviously, Jared Verse is one of our brothers and a very good teammate. So that was a tough thing to process. But then you get the opportunity to work with a generational talent, a guy who just broke the sack record and more than anything, is just a good guy. Now we’re finally getting a chance to work with each other, me being able to get reps in camp and him being able to get reps in camp, we’re going to continue to build up that camaraderie so we can rush four as one. It’s obviously exciting times when you’re able to work with one of the best in the world. Anything that’s surprised you with Garrett being out on the field since he’s been here? I didn’t really have too many expectations. I’ve been following his journey a little bit and his personality too, and he always just seemed like a down-to-earth guy. So, I’m just continuing to get to know him. I don’t think there’s been too much that’s surprised me. To be able to get to that caliber of player, you have to put in the work daily. And obviously that’s something he’s been able to do. He’s a talented individual, but he works hard, so I have a lot of appreciation for that. And I’m just continuing to learn from him. Along with Garrett, you added significant pieces on defense with cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson. How do you handle high expectations for the defense? It’s the same story as always, right? We have to be inside-out more than ever. Before, it was people not really believing in us. I remember coming in my rookie year in 2023 and nobody thought we could do too much of anything, and we went and showed the world differently. So, it’s always been about being inside-out. We know we have a lot of returning guys from last year, but it’s also a different group. So, that’s what training camp is for, being able to build that rapport and that camaraderie, but also being able to continue to lock in. But really, a lot of our returning guys — whether it be from last year or before — we’ve built up the work. We know the mental toughness that it requires. We know the resiliency that it requires, so it will be continuing to put that on display. The outside world doesn’t matter. The last time I checked, nobody won a Super Bowl in July. It’s the NFL, man. Nobody is walking out there winning a Super Bowl or winning however many games. Expectations don’t really mean anything. It’s about what we do day in and day out, putting ourselves in position to take advantage of each opportunity we have on Sundays — or I guess every day of the week since we’re playing every day of the week (laughs). What was your reaction to losing the NFC Championship Game to the Seahawks in Seattle? When I tore my calf, really during that time when I was trying to see if I could go back on the field, that’s when I processed all the hurt of, ‘Man, I’m not playing in this game.’ And when the finality of the game hit, it obviously took awhile to process that our season was over. We really thought we could go win the whole thing last year, and we really believed that we were a couple plays away, but that’s what this league is. But I also remember something I felt so strongly was just the gratitude of the journey that we’d been on. We talk about so often the process and the journey. Taking time to pay attention to each and every step. And that’s what you remember. You don’t always remember the outcome of specific games. But you remember the guys that you were with and the journey you went on. And then we’ve got that rivalry with the Seahawks. We’ve got them two times this year, two times to go against last year’s Super Bowl champions. That’s going to be a super-exciting two games, and another opportunity to show why we believe we’re the best in the world, and go put that on display just by being more inside-out than ever and putting in the daily deposits that’s going to lead us to success when it comes game time. You mention the calf injury. I’m assuming you’re fully healthy since you’re out here on the field? Yes, I’m feeling great. I would be remiss if I didn’t ask about Aaron Donald’s potential return. You had an opportunity to play with him as a rookie and know what that looks like. What are your thoughts on the possibility of playing with him again? He’s a guy who’s taken me under his wing, obviously, my rookie year and even after that. He’s provided me with so many connections with people I feel have influenced me and helped me perfect my craft. He’s such a solid dude and good friend. Obviously, the possibility of him coming back out is really exciting to me. I remember when my rookie season ended and we were at the Lions, I felt back then that I really wanted to bring home a [Super] Bowl for him. And at that time I was just a rookie; I really didn’t know what the work looked like and what was required. But I was willing to put in the work. And here we are as a team a little more experienced. So, it would be a great opportunity [to have Donald return]. Your guess is as good as mine. But he’s a guy who works hard. He’s the right type of guy. That possibility is super exciting, and I’m also super excited with this team as we have it. However it shakes out, I’m excited for the journey we’re going on with these guys. A lot of people have talked about Donald’s impact on game days, but what would it mean for your group having him at the facility every day? Nothing can compare to his career. It’s a storied career, but I just think about personally how much he helped me out. The confidence that was instilled in my rookie year, being able to work alongside him. He put me in contact with Poodie (Rams defensive line trainer Albert “Poodie” Carson). I’ve been working with him ever since. I’m super excited about the possibility. But this type of thing doesn’t work with this type of team without somebody being as great on the field as he is off the field. If that does happen, that would be a reason why it’s successful.”Latest Sports News from FOX Sports
In that role, Jones presided over a case, filed just prior to the November 2020 presidential election, in which a conservative legal foundation sued Pennsylvania’s top election official, alleging that she had allowed 21,000 dead people to remain on the voter rolls. The group asked Jones to stop those people from voting.
Jones denied the request. “In an election where every vote matters, we will not disenfranchise potentially eligible voters based solely upon the allegations of a private foundation,” he wrote in his memorandum on the case.
In this interview with The Conversation politics and legal affairs editor Naomi Schalit, Jones discusses President Donald Trump’s March 31, 2026, executive order to wrest control of mail-in voting from states and give it to the U.S. Postal Service and the Department of Homeland Security; how the constitutional design of U.S. voting bars such federal control; and how Trump’s order would disenfranchise voters and has been the subject of lawsuits by voting rights groups and 23 states.
Article 1, Section 4, of the Constitution says, “The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof; but the Congress may at any time by Law make or alter such Regulations.” When you first saw the executive order by the president, what did you think?
My first thought was, this executive order is dead on arrival. It assumes two problems that really don’t exist.
The president’s March order asserts that states don’t maintain active and appropriate voter rolls. That’s just not true. State after state takes that very, very seriously, and it’s a principle of federalism that states are given the responsibility for conducting elections. This includes maintaining accurate voter rolls, which, despite the noise to the contrary, states have historically done very well.
The second inaccuracy that undergirds this executive order is that there is rampant fraud in mail-in voting. There is absolutely no evidence to show that that is true.
President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed there is pervasive fraud in mail-in voting, despite a lack of evidence.
So you have those twin rationales that are, in my view, demonstrably untrue. And as someone who believes that we need to defer to the laws and the Constitution, not to mention find accurate facts, this is deeply troubling. It’s just beyond the president’s authority to do this.
There are other problems. They are less critical but equally fatal.
President Trump said on signing the executive order that “the cheating on mail-in voting is legendary.” So the order gives the U.S. Postal Service the job of determining who may cast mail ballots, in cooperation with the Department of Homeland Security. Is that one of the problems you see?
That is not what the post office is equipped to do. I could joke here that they have a hard enough time at the U.S. Postal Service getting the mail delivered. Now they’re supposed to develop a program in concert with Homeland Security so that they could work to disqualify voters because they’re not on the list that Homeland Security provides to them that supposedly contains U.S. citizens. Homeland Security is simply not equipped to do this either. This is out of their skill set as well.
What’s the upshot?
Setting aside all the legal and constitutional hurdles that have been raised by lower courts, if this were to survive judicial scrutiny at the U.S. Supreme Court, it clearly would disenfranchise voters. We have a country that has an increasing group of citizens who really like to vote by mail – including, by the way, the president of the United States.
And now the administration is in effect saying, “We want to make it really, really difficult for you to vote by mail,” because of these contrived and, quite frankly, false premises that have to do with voter rolls and fraud in elections. There were legal challengesover this order in federal courts in D.C. and Massachusetts. After the latest ruling against the policy, the Supreme Court now has the case.
Victoria Beraja, center, and her mother, Lisa Burgess, right, both of Nevada, protest the passage of a mail-in voting bill during a Nevada Republican Party demonstration at the Grant Sawyer State Office Building on Aug. 4, 2020, in Las Vegas. Getty Images
Why does anybody have to sue if this is simply not in the president’s power to make happen?
Because if they don’t sue to enjoin this, since these agencies – the Postal Service and Homeland Security – are under the executive branch, they’ll just go ahead and implement this cumbersome and impossible initiative.
Secretaries of state have pushed back against this. In a separate move by the administration, the Department of Justice has asked states to turn over their voter rolls, and many have refused to do so, standing on the principle that it’s beyond the executive to demand those. Variousfederalcourtshave backed the states so far. One of the problems with the request is a lack of confidence that the information can be kept safe by the federal government. And states work very, very hard to do that.
When I was on the federal bench and denied the injunction in the lawsuit filed by a conservative legal foundation that sought to take 20,000 plus voters off the rolls, I did so because there was no good proof that they were, in fact, deceased, which is what the suit asserted. Subsequent to the election, at the now infamous Four Seasons landscaping press conference, Rudy Giuliani was waving my decision in the air and decrying the fact that dead people voted in Pennsylvania. That was simply not true.
These types of hyperbolic claims, made up out of whole cloth, stoke fears. This recent executive order is a solution that is looking for a problem that doesn’t exist.
Why did the framers of the Constitution set up a process where states run elections and not the federal government?
Well, first of all the federal government didn’t have the apparatus to conduct elections. And states had been running elections; they knew how to do it. There was a great deal of trust in the states’ ability to run elections. And there was the core debate of federalism, as to what powers states could retain, and they didn’t want to abdicate many of those powers. There was also a debate about the potential for fraud, that if there was a single entity controlling all the elections – that is, if you centralize elections under one politically motivated executive – it’s a really fraught situation which can be abused.
The Constitution is clear, and unless amended, Article 1, Section 4, is – to use the trite phrase – what it is. The power rests with the states, absent congressional action. There is no mention of the president. None. This executive order is thus, in my view, patently unconstitutional, and I harbor little doubt that it will be found to be so.
So you think that the Supreme Court will, as the lower courts did, rule against Trump?
As a practical matter, we’re down to just over three months before the midterms. I very much doubt a majority of the high court will want to wade into this controversy, given the virtual impossibility of implementing the order even if they granted the requested relief. With the caveat that you never know what the Supreme Court will do, I predict that they will not come to the president’s rescue in this matter.
John E. Jones III does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
Kenny Chesney is giving fans another look at what’s ahead with his highly anticipated 21st studio album, Silver Sands Marina, by officially revealing the project’s full track list, including the star-studded collaborations.
Set to arrive on September 25, the 11-song collection represents a new chapter for the country superstar. He says the album came together naturally as certain songs began to raise their hands and signaling that they belonged together. As more stories fell into place, the vision for the project became clearer and clearer.
“It’s funny how records show you who they are,” Chesney shared. “And Silver Sands Marina came together in a whole other way when we found the title track, and a couple others. When we went in and cut those last three tracks, I realized: it’s like a rock in your shoe, it’ll bother you until it’s right when you’re dealing in songs. But when it’s right, you know.”
Kenny Chesney; Photo Courtesy Country Music Hall of Fame
Following the release of his current Top 10 country radio single, “Carry On” and the reflective title track, Chesney is readying fans for a project centered around honesty and embracing life’s highs and lows.
“Some of these songs are unlike anything people have heard, or haven’t heard in a long time,” he admits “Some of them go deep, some of them will make people turn it up, a few will make them laugh… But, together, I think they’ll remind them how great it is to be alive. Even on days where you need a song like ‘Carry On,’ we’re making the best of what we’ve got.”
Kenny Chesney; Silver Sands Marina
Throughout his career, Chesney has seen firsthand how powerful music can be. As a result, he shared his belief that sometimes the best solution to any problem is simply to turn up the volume and sing along.
“Happy, mad, sad, it doesn’t really matter: music makes most things better. Even if it can’t solve your problem, it’ll make your heart a little lighter – and when it is feeling good, it’ll just take it to another level.”
Today’s announcement unveils the titles of the remaining unreleased tracks set to be featured on the album, including three collaborations: “Goldfish” featuring Lily Meola, “It Just Got Weird” featuring Megan Moroney and “What We Got Going On” featuring Colbie Caillat.
This will mark Chesney’s second time recording a song with Moroney following 2025 hit, “You Had to Be There.”
Fresh off wrapping up his second residency at the Sphere, the 2025 Country Music Hall of Fame inductee is preparing to return to TalkShopLive for a special conversation centered around Silver Sands Marina. During the event, Chesney will dive into the making of the album, discuss standout tracks, share what he hopes fans take away from the project and answer questions from the No Shoes Nation community. Fans can tune into the show airing July 30 HERE.
“I loved talking about Heart Life Music on TalkShopLive, because it let me get inside what we were trying to do and the process. It was a chance to show people how much telling my story meant to me, and I feel the same way about this record.”
Fans also have the chance to get their hands on a limited edition signed picture vinyl exclusive to TalkShopLive, as well as traditional signed vinyl and CDs that can be purchased during the event or pre-ordered HERE.
Much of the conversation around web security centers on preventative measures and layers of defense, but there’s a new front line that deserves focused attention: real-time threat detection at the runtime level. With attacks now happening faster and at greater scale thanks to AI, the ability to identify and block malicious activity as it unfolds […]WordPress Planet
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Potato salad is a staple in this country, but it turns out, despite American passion for the dish, its roots go back to Germany, where it looks quite different.
