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Toronto Star
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Star
Death threats over Texas flooding cartoon force museum journalism event to be postponed
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — An event in support of local reporting was postponed after death threats against a journalist for his newspaper editorial cartoon about the catastrophic flooding in Texas, according to a union. An online fury erupted this week over an editorial cartoon in The Buffalo News by Pulitzer Prize-winner Adam Zyglis showing a man in a MAGA cap being swept away by the Texas floodwaters. Nose deep in the water, the man is holding up a sign that reads 'Help' and a speech bubble floating downstream says: 'Gov't is the problem not the solution.'
Winnipeg Free Press
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
Death threats over Texas flooding cartoon force museum journalism event to be postponed
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — An event in support of local reporting was postponed after death threats against a journalist for his newspaper editorial cartoon about the catastrophic flooding in Texas, according to a union. An online fury erupted this week over an editorial cartoon in The Buffalo News by Pulitzer Prize-winner Adam Zyglis showing a man in a MAGA cap being swept away by the Texas floodwaters. Nose deep in the water, the man is holding up a sign that reads 'Help' and a speech bubble floating downstream says: 'Gov't is the problem not the solution.' At least 120 people were killed in the Texas flooding and more than 170 were missing. The Buffalo Newspaper Guild said a happy hour event Thursday at the Buffalo History Museum called 'Drawing Support for Local Journalism' was postponed amid the backlash. The free, public event was planned to highlight the need for local journalism at a museum exhibit of Zyglis' work. But the guild said plans to protest and confront Zyglis at the event led to death threats against the cartoonist 'and a deluge of other direct threats to hurt him and his family.' 'We wholly condemn the individuals who have chosen to twist a positive, public event into an attempt to terrorize and silence Zyglis, spread fear among journalists and their supporters, and distort the mission of a free press,' the guild said in an online post. Zyglis posted the guild announcement on Instagram and commented: 'Threats to me and my family are never an acceptable response to disagreeing with an editorial cartoon.' The guild said the event will be rescheduled.
Tatler Asia
09-06-2025
- Politics
- Tatler Asia
Your next read: 8 provocative books curated by Natalie Portman
'Autocracy, Inc.' by Anne Applebaum Above 'Autocracy, Inc.' by Anne Applebaum uncovers how authoritarian leaders share propaganda techniques to maintain power. (Photo: Doubleday) Pulitzer Prize-winner Anne Applebaum delivers a chilling exposé that reframes our understanding of modern dictatorship. Rather than viewing autocratic regimes as isolated entities, this meticulously researched work reveals a sophisticated global network of collaboration. Applebaum's investigation uncovers how authoritarian leaders share strategies, resources and propaganda techniques to maintain power against democratic nations. For readers comfortable with traditional geopolitical narratives, this book presents a disturbing alternative reality where dictatorships operate as a unified, calculated force—a revelation that demands urgent attention and action. 'Saving Time' by Jenny Odell Above 'Saving Time' by Jenny Odell dismantles our fundamental assumptions about productivity and progress. (Photo: Random House Trade Paperbacks) Portman describes her pick as 'an exploration of how we can revise our relationship with time to inspire hope and action'. This radical critique by Jenny Odell dismantles our most fundamental assumptions about productivity and progress. Building on her acclaimed book How to Do Nothing , this work challenges the very foundation of our clock-driven society, arguing that our temporal structures serve profit rather than human flourishing. Odell draws from pre-industrial cultures, ecological rhythms and geological timescales to propose revolutionary alternatives to capitalist time consciousness. This isn't merely lifestyle advice—it's a comprehensive reimagining of how we might structure existence itself, demanding readers question everything they've been taught about efficiency and value. Now read: 7 inspiring wellness books for a grounded, mindful life 'The Safekeep' by Yael Van Der Wouden Above 'The Safekeep' by Yael Van Der Wouden explores the unreliable nature of memory. (Photo: Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster) Van Der Wouden's stunning debut operates as both psychological thriller and historical reckoning. Set in post-war Netherlands, this tense narrative explores the unreliable nature of memory and the buried traumas that shape entire communities. Through the unsettling relationship between Isabel and Eva, the novel forces readers to confront how personal and collective histories can be manipulated, hidden or conveniently forgotten. This isn't comfortable historical fiction—it's a probing examination of how we construct truth from fragments of experience, challenging readers to question their relationship with inherited narratives. 'Saving Five' by Amanda Nguyen Above 'Saving Five' by Amanda Nguyen is an unflinching account of fighting to pass the Survivors' Bill of Rights Act. (Photo: AUWA) Portman thanks author Amanda Nguyen 'for sharing your truth, your light and for writing your story'. Nguyen's memoir transcends typical survivor narratives to become a blueprint for systemic change. Her unflinching account of fighting to pass the Sexual Assault Survivors' Bill of Rights Act exposes the failures within America's justice system whilst demonstrating the power of individual activism. Uniquely weaving her personal trauma with imagined conversations with her younger selves, Nguyen creates a work that's simultaneously intimate and politically urgent. This book challenges readers to move beyond sympathy toward action, questioning their role in perpetuating or dismantling unjust systems. 'The English Understand Wool' by Helen DeWitt Above 'The English Understand Wool' by Helen DeWitt asks whether cultural preferences reflect learned class signalling. (Photo: New Directions) DeWitt's deceptively sharp novella dismantles our assumptions about cultural sophistication and good taste. Through the story of a young woman raised with impossibly high aesthetic standards, this work exposes how markers of refinement often function as instruments of social control. The protagonist's confrontation with New York's cultural sharks becomes a broader examination of authenticity versus performance in contemporary society. The author challenges readers to question whether their cultural preferences reflect genuine appreciation or learned class signalling, making this brief work surprisingly unsettling in its implications. Natalie Portman sums up the novella best: 'darkly funny but honest look at the exploitation of trauma within publishing'. 'The Coin' by Yasmin Zaher Above 'The Coin' by Yasmin Zaher presents a protagonist whose moral complexity defies easy categorisation. (Photo: Catapult) Zaher's bold debut refuses to provide a comfortable immigrant narrative. Following a young Palestinian woman navigating New York's cultural and economic landscapes, this novel presents a protagonist whose moral complexity defies easy categorisation. Through her eccentric teaching methods and involvement in luxury goods schemes, the narrator challenges conventional expectations about assimilation and ambition. Zaher forces readers to sit with discomfort, presenting a character who embodies contradictions rather than resolution. Portman lauds the author's writing, especially 'about the tension between the body and mind.' 'Consider Yourself Kissed' by Jessica Stanley Above 'Consider Yourself Kissed' by Jessica Stanley examine love's survival against unglamorous reality. (Photo: Riverhead Books) Stanley's novel transcends typical romance to examine love's survival against unglamorous reality. Set against a decade marked by Brexit and Covid, this work asks challenging questions about commitment in an era of constant disruption. Rather than offering fairy-tale conclusions, Stanley presents the complicated negotiations required for long-term partnership, acknowledging both love's resilience and its frequent failures. For readers accustomed to romantic fantasy, this book provides a more truthful—if sometimes uncomfortable—exploration of what sustaining love actually requires in our fractured contemporary world. For Natalie Portman, the book is 'a look at how relationships shift over time as Coralie navigates motherhood, love and her own desires'. NOW READ Female action heroes: 8 women who redefined courage long before 'Ballerina' pirouetted in From screen to your stove: 6 star-studded celebrity cookbooks worth trying 'Mission: Impossible': 7 stunts that redefined high-stakes action cinema Credits This article was created with the assistance of AI tools
UPI
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Jon Bernthal, Ebon Moss-Bachrach to star in Broadway's 'Dog Day'
1 of 3 | Jon Bernthal is set to star in a Broadway play based on the 1975 film classic "Dog Day Afternoon." File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo June 5 (UPI) -- Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach -- who both acted in FX's The Bear, have signed on to star in the new Broadway play, Dog Day Afternoon. The legendary true crime story is now a pulse-pounding Broadway play. Coming to Broadway Spring 2026. Starring Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. #SonnyAllTheWay Dog Day Afternoon (@Dogdaybway) June 4, 2025 Pulitzer Prize-winner Stephen Adly Guirgis wrote the stage drama, which is based on the classic 1975 movie, written by Frank Pierson and directed by Sydney Lumet. Al Pacino and John Cazale starred in the film, which was inspired by a true story. "Step back into the sweltering summer of 1972, New York City -- a time when the Vietnam War looms large, Watergate headlines flood the news, and one man's desperate act captivates the nation," a synopsis said. "A Brooklyn bank hold up quickly goes wrong, and with each gut-wrenching twist that unfolds, chaos ensues that ignites the city as they follow the actions of a man on the edge." The show is expected to open in the spring of 2026.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
British and US bestsellers hit by purge in Russian bookshops
A Russian book distributor has ordered bookshops to "return or destroy" works by the Pulitzer Prize-winner Jeffery Eugenides and the British bestseller Bridget Collins, among others, in the latest case of censorship targeting the country's literary scene. Trading House BBM sent a letter to shops this week, seen by the BBC, with a list of 37 titles that should immediately be removed from sale. The list also included texts by Slovenian philosopher Slavoj Zizek, Japanese novelist Ryu Murakami, and a number of Russian writers. The order comes amid growing Kremlin censorship since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which has targeted books featuring anti-war sentiment, LGBTQ themes, and criticism of Russia's leadership. The letter warned of "adverse consequences" if books such as Eugenides' The Virgin Suicides and Murakami's Ecstasy were not pulled from shelves as there were suspicions they "do not comply with Russian laws," without providing further details. Booksellers should "immediately cease sales and return [the titles] or destroy the remaining copies, providing writing confirmation of destruction", the message said. The targeted books are an eclectic mix. Bridget Collins' book The Binding, about an apprentice bookbinder, features, as does An Oral History of Reggae by David Katz, along with Lisi Harrison's romance The Dirty Book Club. The letter was signed by BBM's chief executive Anastasia Nikitanova, who hung up when the BBC approached her for comment and did not respond to further messages. "We checked the list and we don't have these books in stock now," an employee of one of the shops that had received the letter told the BBC on condition of anonymity. They continued: "If we did, we could have tried to understand what's wrong with them. I have no idea why the publisher chose these books… it's a sign of the moral panic that has overtaken the market." The newly banned books were released in Russia by the publishing houses Ripol Classic and Dom Istorii, which are affiliated with BBM. Sergei Makarenkov, the head of Ripol Classic, said: "I think [the list] is most likely connected to the anti-LGBT law. This needs to be clarified with BBM… I can't clearly explain to you what has happened here." "Such lists appear everywhere now, it's become completely routine," he added. Makarenkov said he would get back to the BBC when further details were available but at the time of publication had not responded to follow-up calls. Russia banned the promotion of "non-traditional sexual orientations" to minors in 2013 but since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine has expanded the law to forbid "LGBT propaganda" being disseminated among people of any ages. Moscow has also labelled what it calls the "international LGBT movement" an "extremist organisation," despite no such official movement existing. The BBM letter follows a high-profile case against the publishers behind the teen romance novel A Summer in the Red Scarf and other titles with LGBT themes. On 15 May, a Moscow court placed under house arrest managers from Popcorn Books and Individuum - which are part of Russia's largest publishing group, Eksmo. Additional reporting by Sergei Goryashko Russia seeks extremist label for LGBT movement Russia blocks dozens of independent media outlets
