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Sydney Sweeney ad sparks culture-war blowback, Hyde urges a cooler take
culture24 days ago

Sydney Sweeney ad sparks culture-war blowback, Hyde urges a cooler take

Guardian columnist Marina Hyde argues that Sydney Sweeney's nude-ad for a sports-betting brand has sparked another wave of culture-war backlash, but she contends the controversy reflects broader pressures on women in public life rather than a strike against women’s sports. Hyde defends Sweeney's right to push boundaries, questions the reflex to shame female celebrities, and notes how the narrative is often more about critics than about the athletes involved, urging readers to focus on bigger issues instead.

via The Guardian|
#culture#culture-wars#guardian
Daily Mail Tracked the Wrong Meg White, Publishing Photos of an Unrelated Woman
entertainment1 month ago

Daily Mail Tracked the Wrong Meg White, Publishing Photos of an Unrelated Woman

The Guardian reports that the Daily Mail followed and photographed a Detroit woman it believed to be Meg White, publishing photos about her “secret life.” The woman wasn’t White; she’s a friend of White’s who confirmed the mistaken identity. The Daily Mail removed the story and photos without issuing a correction, while Meg White has largely stayed out of the public eye since 2011, with Jack White continuing to tour.

via Consequence of Sound|
#daily-mail#entertainment#guardian
Gaza Doc NAZA to Debut in Venice Film Festival Competition
movies1 month ago

Gaza Doc NAZA to Debut in Venice Film Festival Competition

NAZA, a Guardian-produced Gaza documentary directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor (with producer Jim Wilson and executive producer Jonathan Glazer), will world-premiere in Venice’s Golden Lion competition as the festival’s sole documentary entry, drawing on investigative reporting from +972, Local Call, and the Guardian and following the Oscar-winning No Other Land.

via The Guardian|
#documentary#gaza#guardian
Guardian U.S. hits new revenue peak of $81 million fueled by reader donations
business4 months ago

Guardian U.S. hits new revenue peak of $81 million fueled by reader donations

The Guardian U.S. posted a record $81 million in revenue for its latest fiscal year, driven mainly by recurring reader donations (about 70%) and with advertising around 25%; profits from contributions topped $34 million, and revenue has grown about 25% annually over two years. The nonprofit plans nearly $100 million in revenue for the year ending March 31, 2027 and will add about 20 staff as it expands beyond politics.

via Axios|
#business#guardian#nonprofit-media
Readers invited to name their top three English-language novels for Guardian's 100 Greatest Books list
books5 months ago

Readers invited to name their top three English-language novels for Guardian's 100 Greatest Books list

The Guardian invites readers to nominate their top three novels published in English for its 100 Greatest English-Language Books feature, joining a poll of 172 authors, critics and academics who ranked the titles; submissions can be anonymous and encrypted, and data will be used solely for the feature with publication preferences optional.

via The Guardian|
#books#guardian#literature
Guardian questions DoJ turnout data cited in Alito’s VRA ruling
politics5 months ago

Guardian questions DoJ turnout data cited in Alito’s VRA ruling

Guardian reviewers say Alito’s claim that Black turnout exceeded White turnout in Louisiana and nationwide rested on a DoJ analysis that used the total voting-age population (including ineligible voters) rather than the citizen voting-age population, inflating turnout. When recalculated with citizen voting-age population, Black turnout only exceeded White turnout in 2012 Louisiana; experts warn the DoJ method and cherry-picked years misrepresent progress on voting rights and highlight that the Shelby County v. Holder decision coincided with a widening turnout gap.

via The Guardian|
#data-methodology#guardian#politics
BRINC's Guardian Drone: Starlink-Enabled 60 mph 911 Responder with Narcan
technology6 months ago

BRINC's Guardian Drone: Starlink-Enabled 60 mph 911 Responder with Narcan

BRINC unveiled the Guardian, a Starlink-connected police drone that can reach over 60 mph, fly for more than an hour, and autonomously swap batteries from a charging nest. It carries payloads including Narcan and other life-saving gear, features dual 4K imaging with long-range zoom, and aims to rival police helicopters as a 911-response tool, though some analysts say its impact may be incremental rather than revolutionary.

via Ars Technica|
#brinc#guardian#narcan
IDF Sniper Sues Guardian, German Media Over False War-Crime Allegations
world8 months ago

IDF Sniper Sues Guardian, German Media Over False War-Crime Allegations

A German-Israeli IDF sniper has filed a defamation suit against The Guardian and several German outlets for publishing his name and photo in a war-crimes story, alleging misidentification and manipulation of an interview in which the soldier didn’t intend for public release. The Guardian reportedly removed mentions after legal action, while German courts issued an interim injunction against Abendzeitung to stop publishing defamatory statements about a different individual linked to the case. The action highlights risks of doxxing and antisemitism-driven media coverage, with complaints filed by human rights groups and demands for compensation.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#antisemitism#defamation#germany
Oaxaca's 1,400-Year-Old Zapotec Tomb Unveils Pristine Murals and Guardian Glyphs
archaeology8 months ago

Oaxaca's 1,400-Year-Old Zapotec Tomb Unveils Pristine Murals and Guardian Glyphs

Archaeologists uncovered a 600 CE Zapotec tomb in San Pablo Huitzo, Oaxaca, revealing exceptionally preserved wall murals, guardian figures, and calendrical glyphs that illuminate elite ritual space and social hierarchy; found amid illicit excavation concerns, the site is under INAH oversight with conservation work ongoing and restricted public access.

via Indian Defence Review|
#archaeology#glyphs#guardian
Noel Clarke's Libel Case Against The Guardian Dismissed
world1 year ago

Noel Clarke's Libel Case Against The Guardian Dismissed

Actor Noel Clarke's libel case against The Guardian was dismissed, with the court ruling that the newspaper's allegations of sexual misconduct were substantially true and in the public interest. Clarke denied the accusations, but the judge found the evidence against him credible, emphasizing the importance of investigative journalism and the voices of the women involved. Clarke expressed disappointment and loss, while the Guardian defended its reporting as thorough and responsible.

via BBC|
#guardian#judgment#libel-case