#sunday telegraph

[justinspoliticalcorner]

Evan Urquhart at Assigned Media:

A shakeup at two major news outlets in the US would bodes poorly for Americans interested in factual, responsible coverage of issues relating to the trans community in the mainstream press. Two British men associated with anti-trans culture war publications will take top jobs in US media, according to news reports. In a hurried announcement memo that went out to Washington Post staff on June 2, publisher William Lewis announced that Robert Winnett of the conservative Daily Telegraph/Sunday Telegraph newspaper would take over leadership of the Washington Post’s core newsroom after the election, following the abrupt resignation of Suzy Buzbee, the previous editor-in-chief. Then, on June 4, Daily Beast CEO Ben Sherwood announced the replacement of editor-in-chief Tracy Connor with Hugh Dougherty, formerly of the New York Post.

Anti-trans bias is ubiquitous throughout print journalism in the UK, so the installation of two British editors would be of note regardless of which publications they’d previously helmed. However, in a news environment flooded with false, malicious, and misleading stories demonizing transgender people in the UK, the Telegraph may be second only to the Daily Mail in its obsessive focus on pushing an anti-trans culture war. Already, on Wednesday morning, the Telegraph has published 10 articles and opinion columns, all negative, relating to the trans community this week.

The New York Post, a right-leaning tabloid, is little better, though its obsession with trans issues has cooled somewhat from a peak last year). [...] These sorts of extremely misleading stories have largely been confined to the right-wing press in the United States, except in the case of the New York Times, the one mainstream US newspaper that has repeatedly found creative ways to distort news stories and mislead readers in news reporting relating to gender-affirming care. However, with the installation of Winnett and Dougherty, two outlets whose reporting has remained consistent and objective (though not universally friendly) on trans issues are being helmed by editors connected to two of the worst purveyors of transphobic moral panic in the UK and the US. There’s no sugarcoating it, this does not look good for trans people, or for anyone who believes that journalism should first and foremost be about informing the audience and presenting the truth.

Analogizing to the situation at the New York Times, it has long been surmised that the anti-trans bent the paper took starting roughly in 2022 has been driven by the desire of publisher A. G. Sulzberger, who pressed the NYT to court more readers with right-wing views.

Having right-wing editors-in-chief take charge of the Washington Post and The Daily Beast is a bad omen for trans rights coverage, as both those outlets tend to mostly cover the issue in a respectful way.

[rosesandmoonstones]

Government is fighting back!

[agentfascinateur]

Fake "Oliver Taylor" of oven-baked baby fame, poised to buy UK popular newspaper

on 5 April, he said: “There is no famine in Gaza. There is no genocide in Gaza. 30,000 + civilians have not been killed. Israel doesn’t target innocent people.”

#Zio-extremist

[insidecroydon]

Even Torygraph has turned on Croydon's U-turning Tory Mayor

Our transport correspondent, JEREMY CLACKSON, reports on how national publications are wising up to part-time Perry’s hypocrisy and lies It’s a sign: Piss-poor Perry’s been outed as a liar by the Tories’ in-house newspaper Tory Jason Perry, Croydon’s £82,000 per year part-time Mayor, has today come under attack from the unlikeliest of sources: the Sunday Torygraph, regarded as the Conservative…

[iolojones]

Nah, you were brought down by your own capitalism you vacuous twat. The City decided to price your policies at £1.5k per every individual in the U.K. and we are still paying and you should be in jail not writing op eds for fascist newspapers.

[oldcountrybear1955]

The Sunday Times Telegraph FW 2017 - Miles McMillan - Photographed by Billy Kidd

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Norman Parkinson - Dresses by Anna Beltrao (The Sunday Telegraph 1979)

[editavilkeviciute]

EYE OF THE STORM – EDITA VILKEVICIUTE BY DAN MARTENSEN FOR THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH.

[prettyboybillyhargrove]

POLITIX BREAKFAST

Hollywood star Dacre Montgomery- the face of Politix menswear- unvelled the premium suiting brand's spring/summer collection at Ace Hotel's Kiln restaurant on Tuesday.

Vogue Australia hosted an intimate breakfast panel with the Stranger Things actor, while media personalities mingled over barista coffee, fruit plates, quiches and cupcakes.

The topic du jour was modern masculinity in Australia, with Montgomery speaking to his own experience: "Sensitivity wasn't something that was promated or encouraged when I was growing up.

I wanted to go against the grain, not for the sake of it, but because I was quite unhappy as a kid. "My mum always said just be you, but expressing that was confronting to other young men."

Accompanied by his girlfriend model Liv Pollock, Montgomery said he'd spent four hours in Politix's fabric factories pouring over the new designs and adopting linens and colour into his wardrobe.

Mikaela Wilkes/the sunday telegraph

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Magdalena Frackowiak by Catherine Servel for The Sunday Telegraph

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'More than three hours and 11 miles ago, Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated new film Oppenheimer began its world premiere in Paris, which means a handful of lucky jerks have now seen the movie and you, probably, are not among them. We say “lucky jerks” because, at least based on early reactions that could’ve been influenced a bit by the big crowds or the built-in hype of seeing a big movie from a big director, Oppenheimer is apparently really damn good. Or, as Telegraph critic Robbie Collin put it, Oppenheimer is “a total knockout that split my brain open like a twitchy plutonium nucleus and left me sobbing through the end credits like I can’t even remember else.” (That’s the kind of line you think of during the movie and then excitedly tweet as soon as you’re outside.)

Writer Bilge Ebiri said the movie is “incredible,” going on to say that, “the word that keeps coming to mind is ‘fearsome.’” The ending also apparently involves Nolan bringing “the hammer down in the most astonishing, shattering way.”

The Sunday Times’ Jonathan Dean highlighted the supporting cast, particularly Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., and Alden Ehrenreich (who “even bring gags”). He also tweeted that it’s in his “top three” of Nolan films, alongside Memento and The Prestige. Lindsey Bahr of the Associated Press called it a “spectacular achievement,” highlighting how “dense” it is and saying it’s “as tense and exciting as Dunkirk.” Also, the “big moment” is “awe-inspiring.” (We’re trying to go in totally clean, so we have no idea what that could possibly be referring to.)

This bodes well for anyone doing “Barbenheimer” double-features (not that Nolan is interested in such things) since Barbie also received an overwhelmingly positive response from early screenings.'

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[dansnaturepictures]

14/04/2024-Dandelion seed head in the garden, worm out the front, Redstart on a walk from Telegraph Hill in the New Forest, tree out the front and views on the New Forest walk.

The Redstart among my first of the year today and I was also delighted to hear my magical first Cuckoo of the spring here and see my first Green-veined White butterfly of the year at Lakeside. Woodlark, Mistle Thrush, Buzzard, Red Kite, daisies and my first tormentil and milkwort of the year were other highlights in the New Forest. Tufted Duck, the Great Crested Grebe chicks, Ring-necked Parakeet, Speckled Wood, garlic mustard, herb-Robert speedwell, ground ivy, red deadnettle and Green Woodpecker heard were other Lakeside highlights.

[eddisonpearson]

Mary Murphy's eagerly-awaited first novel is out now. A Sarah Odedina Book from Pushkin Children's designed by Jet Purdie, The Minute Minders is written and fully illustrated by Mary Murphy.

"The world that Murphy creates is captivating. The Minute Minders is a treat for all ages." ― Patricia Forde, Laureate na nÓg "A fresh take on the 'tiny person' theme with a beautiful empathetic message!" ― Harriet Muncaster, author of the Isadora Moon series “The Minute Minders by Mary Murphy is a funny, sweet fantasy adventure about fidders, tiny people who help humans. Illustrated by Murphy throughout, it’s perfect for age 8+. (Or to read aloud to 7+)” — Sarah Webb "A book with heart and humour and a bit of jeopardy, served up with a light touch and a wink." ― A.F. Harrold

"A timeless classic in the making and so full of heart." — NetGalley reviewer

"A delightful tale full of many messages and themes which would lend itself to being a class story time book. I can't wait to buy my own copy to share with my class as I'm certain they'll enjoy it as much as I did." — NetGalley reviewer

"Now that I have finished this book, I am not just going to leave it on the shelf but will keep reading it over and over again." — Books Up North review by Emaan, aged 7

"‘The Minute Minders’ is a completely captivating, thoroughly enjoyable read, full of warmth and humour ... Stevie is a wonderful character … Her relationship with her father is beautifully captured … Mary Murphy’s world building is brilliant." ― Through the Bookshelf

"Mary Murphy's first chapter book for older readers is a delightful story ... Readers will be transported into a magical world that closely resembles ours ... Highlighting the importance of friendship, this story shows how a little bit of kindness and care can go a long way and how the actions we take, even if just for a minute, can make a world of difference." — Inis Magazine (Children's Books Ireland) review by Elanur Eroglu Williams

"The Minute Minders is a wonderful middle-grade debut novel. A heartwarming and captivating story which is full of adventure, fantasy and empathy. I love the hidden messages throughout about never giving up which will not only support younger readers but educate them as well ... about checking in on people, supporting them and making small changes to improve our mental-wellbeing which is something we could all do with doing even from a young age. The illustrations are just stunning and really help to bring this fabulous story to life. ... The Minute Minders is a perfect book for upper primary libraries and classrooms and is a great match for fans of books by Cressida Cowell, RJ Palacio and Andy Shepherd." — Emma Suffield, blogger, Waterstones Senior Bookseller and SLA School Librarian of the Year 2018

"With soft pencil illustrations throughout, Murphy’s first longer book for older readers has the cosy feel of a new classic." ― The Irish Examiner

"The Minute Minders, a richly imaginative tale from Mary Murphy, takes the ‘little person’ framework and imbues it with new life. ... Some children’s books prove especially hard acts to follow. Any story about tiny people secretly interacting with human beings, for example, is fated to draw comparisons with Mary Norton’s beloved series The Borrowers (1952), which told the story of a family of such people who live clandestinely in the walls and floor of an old English house. ("Borrowers don’t steal… except from human beings.") The Minute Minders, an enchanting debut novel by Mary Murphy, is also about tiny people – and it is to Murphy’s great credit that it doesn’t feel borrowed at all." ― The Telegraph; review by Emily Bearn, 17th January 2024

"This is the first book in a series, told through Stevie's frank and funny voice." — The Week Junior; Book of the Week review, 27th January 2024

"In the tradition of Borrowers, Minpins and flits, fidders are tiny people who live alongside humans. But fidders are there expressly to help, putting thoughts into heads to nudge people in directions that will make them happy, fulfil their dreams, save their lives. They can also communicate with cats and dogs, and they have various jobs: some reveal truth, some inspire creativity, and “minute minders” have one minute to solve problems. Stevie is a ten-year-old fidder who lives with her dad, and gets him into trouble by breaking the rules of interactions with humans, which leads to tasks on which their livelihood and dream holiday depend. These include helping two lonely children to find each other and deal with a bully. This delightful book has empathy, sweet pictures, a virtuoso meta ending, and a good deal of wise advice." — The Sunday Times best books for children 2024; Children's Book of the Week review by Nicolette Jones, 28th January

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Hiroshi - Outfit by Biba (The Sunday Telegraph 1970)