An Exclusive First Look at Our Flag Means Death Season 2 By SARAH CATHERALL Vanity Fair joins Stede, Blackbeard, and the rest of the cast on set in New Zealand for an exclusive early look at the second season, debuting on Max in October. R E A D  M O R E How Donald Trump Got the Upper Hand on Fox News By BRIAN STELTER The former president ditched this week’s first Republican debate, and with a commanding 2024 lead, he looks less dependent on the network tied to his political rise. R E A D  M O R E Samantha Jones Has a One-Night Stand With And Just Like That… By SAVANNAH WALSH In the show’s second season finale, Kim Cattrall made her brief but blissful return to the SATC universe in style. R E A D  M O R E The Brief Death (and Short Rebirth) of Lil Tay By DAN ADLER The 2018-era social media phenomenon recently returned to the spotlight with a perplexing death hoax. In the aftermath, former associates see the handiwork of her brother, who developed the persona that first brought her fame. R E A D  M O R E House Democrats Have a Vocal Joe Biden Cynic in Their Ranks By ABIGAIL TRACY  Minnesota congressman Dean Phillips is on a media tour calling for someone (who isn’t RFK Jr.) to challenge Biden in a primary. Will he inspire a dark horse candidacy, or just end up having elevated Biden’s weaknesses without a clear alternative? R E A D  M O R E Prince Harry Is Making Another Trip to the UK By ERIN VANDERHOOF Right before the anniversary of the queen’s death, the prince is headed back to the homeland—but not for any royal engagements. R E A D  M O R E