France’s Le Maire Says Food Talks to Break Inflation Spiral
Industrial food producers in France have agreed to reopen price negotiations with supermarkets, ceding to government demands to
2023-05-17 20:59
Elliot Page unveils memoir about reality of transitioning gender in rare video
Elliot Page has shared an update with fans as he prepares to release his memoir, Pageboy. The actor, who is transgender, had a noticeably deeper voice as he opened a box of copies in the rare video. "Wow, it's real", he said emotionally, showing off the book to the camera. The book will focus largely on the Umbrella Academy star's turbulent relationship with his body while transitioning. Click here to sign up for our newsletters
2023-05-17 20:58
Go Walnuts – Elmhurst® 1925 Announces National Distribution for New Maple Walnut Barista
ELMA, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 17, 2023--
2023-05-17 20:51
Close pals Sarah Paulson and Pedro Pascal share affectionate hug leaving LA dinner event
The duo shared a giggle before wrapping their arms around each other and leaving the event at San Vicente Bungalows in West Hollywood.
2023-05-17 20:50
Elon Musk comparison of George Soros and Magneto post has a few fatal flaws
Another day, another Elon Musk controversy A recent tweet by the tech entrepreneur has sparked widespread criticism and condemnation due to the sinister implications and dogwhistles buried within. Musk was the latest in a long-long-long line of people to criticise Hungarian-American billionaire George Soros, and his comparison between Soros and a megalomaniac Marvel supervillain has been viewed as not only very lazy but deeply problematic and antisemitic. In a bizarre series of tweets, Musk compared the holocaust-survivor background of both Soros and X-Men nemesis Magneto, and argued a skin-deep strawman line that 'both hate humanity'. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Journalist Brian Krassenstein called out Musk on this writing: "Fun fact: Magneto's experiences during the Holocaust as a survivor shaped his perspective as well as his depth and empathy. Soro, also a Holocaust survivor, gets attacked nonstop for his good intentions which some Americans think are bad merely because they disagree with this political affiliations." Musk clapped back: "You assume they are good intentions. They are not. He wants to erode the very fabric of civilization. Soros hates humanity." Hate humanity? Magneto has a disdain towards humanity (as a mutant in the comic books, he feels he is superior and that homo sapiens' time is up) - but in an attempt to use a fictional Jewish figure to attack a real one, Musk has been caught lacking. Magneto isn't real (neither are the X-Men and superpowered mutants), and Musk's tweets read as an attempt to grasp the first Jewish villain he could find from a shelf to beat another Jewish person over the head with, by reflecting surface-level pop culture knowledge into a bowl of antisemitic hate. Magneto, like Soros, survived the Holocaust (as a character). In the comics, he was not initially depicted as Jewish - but a backstory was added to fill out the character as comics stories became far more complex than their origins. Magneto's goal as a villain is to end human oppression over mutants. However, Magneto is described as a fairly grey villain. He has led heroic teams, he blurs his own lines and contradicts himself. There's depth and room for additional context to be bolted onto the character as time goes on. Musk's tweet towards Soros did not represent a fair or valid criticism of the billionaire - it is not only deeply hurtful, it appeared quickly and it is quite telling that it came only days after Soros's investment fund reported that it had sold all its stock in Tesla. Tesla, of course, is run by Musk alongside Twitter. There are plenty of fairways to criticise the actions of billionaires and their obvious financial influence on the world. Musk, Gates, Soros and Bezos alike. However, reaching straight for racial and antisemetic tropes feeds a beast that is not so easily caged. Antisemitism, a form of prejudice against Jewish people, poses significant harm to individuals and communities. It can manifest as verbal abuse, physical violence, and systemic discrimination. By employing antisemitic tropes or making comparisons that evoke harmful stereotypes, individuals contribute to a climate of hostility and bigotry. Musk has indirectly overseen a rise in antisemitic language on Twitter. A study found that antisemitic language on Twitter doubled - and then some - after Musk's takeover of Twitter. Not only that, but Musk's comments arrived around the same time as Douglas Murray's speech in the UK's National Conservative which observed that the rise of the Nazi party shouldn't hamper the growth of nationalism elsewhere just 'because Germany mucked up': The last week has seen a dismissal of Jewish suffering, and the use of Jewish identity in paper-thin arguments to back right-wing statements - Musk and Murray include. Such instances highlight the need for increased awareness regarding the consequences of antisemitic language. It is crucial for individuals to recognize the harm caused by perpetuating stereotypes and to actively combat all forms of prejudice. Musk eventually apologized (sort of), but in considering both Musk and Murray's comments, it's perhaps worth some people spending some time reflecting on atrocities that have occurred in the past - and less time making lazy comments involving Marvel characters. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-05-17 20:49
Melanie Griffith, Jane Fonda and Rosanna Arquette were all smiles as they enjoyed their rare girls' night out
The trio of veteran actresses were papped exiting the celebrity hotspot San Vicente Bungalows in West Hollywood together on Tuesday evening, May 16
2023-05-17 20:48
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Gets a Beefy New Name for the First Time in Nearly 100 Years
CHICAGO & PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 17, 2023--
2023-05-17 20:27
Oscar Mayer's Wienermobile is getting a new name
Oscar Mayer's Wienermobile is driving off into the sunset. Say hello, to ... the Frankmobile.
2023-05-17 20:25
Corey Feldman and wife Courtney Anne Mitchell look the perfect couple on date night
Corey wore knee-ripped white slacks and a matching white blazer
2023-05-17 20:17
Taylor Lautner is 'praying' for John Mayer as Taylor Swift prepares new album
With Taylor Swift's re-recorded version of her album Speak Now coming out soon, Taylor Lautner has jokingly said he's "praying" for John Mayer. The singer's third studio album will be re-released on July 9, as part of a project to re-record her first six albums due to a dispute of her master rights - so far Swift has re-released 2008's Fearless and 2012's Red. Many of the songs on Speak Now are on the topic of love and relationships that have led to speculation over the years as to who they are about, such as the apologetic breakup track 'Back To December' reportedly referring to Taylor Lautner. The pair dated briefly in 2009 after co-starring as a high school couple in the romcom Valentine’s Day, with the 'Back to December' being all about apologising to an ex who treated them well in a relationship. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter While fans are convinced heartbreak ballad 'Dear John' is about John Mayer who dated between late 2009 and 2010 - at the time she was 19 and he was 32. As the lyrics go: "Dear John, I see it all now it was wrong/ Don’t you think 19’s too young to be played by/ Your dark twisted games when I loved you so?" Given the new album release is approaching, Lautner was quizzed about his feelings on this during an appearance on Today on Tuesday (16 May). "I think it's a great album. Yeah, I feel safe," the Twilight actor said, however there's someone else he's thinking about, as he added: "Praying for John." Swift took to her social media earlier this month to announce Speak Now (Taylor's Version) which will include six 'From The Vault' unheard tracks. "I first made Speak Now, completely self-written, between the ages of 18 and 20," she wrote. "The songs that came from this time in my life were marked by their brutal honesty, unfiltered diaristic confessions and wild wistfulness. "I love this album because it tells a tale of growing up, flailing, flying and crashing … and living to speak about it." Currently, Swift is on her Eras Tour while dating rumours circulate about her and The 1975 frontman Matty Healy. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-05-17 19:57
Kevin Sinfield exemplifies true friendship as he carries former teammate Rob Burrow across marathon finish line
Kevin Sinfield, 42, has notably spent the last couple of years taking on various sporting challenges to raise money for Rob Burrow, 40
2023-05-17 19:56
Madison Beer: Influencer whose nudes were leaked at 15 gives quick house tour on TikTok
Here's a sneak peak at her aesthetically pleasing house. Take a look
2023-05-17 19:56