2025.02.04
It’s clear why Trump blames DEI for everything
Judith Levine
Everyone but the credulous media seems to understand what’s behind Trump’s attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/feb/04/trump-dei-judith-levine
Neil Gaiman: accuser files civil lawsuit alleging rape, sexual assault and human trafficking
Author’s former nanny accuses him of sexual assault and his estranged wife Amanda Palmer of ‘procuring’ her to be abused
Sian Cain and agencies
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/feb/04/neil-gaiman-accuser-files-civil-lawsuit-rape-sexual-assault-allegations-ntwnfb
No worries ifn you ain't a believer in Climate Change - your insurance company is.
State Farm seeks emergency 22% rate hike in California after LA wildfires
State’s largest home insurer, which has paid customers over $1bn, claims fires put firm under increased financial strain
Marina Dunbar
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/03/state-farm-emergency-insurance-hike-california-wildfires
ACLU sues on behalf of librarian fired after opposing book censorship effort
Patty Hector lost job after being targeted by campaign urging restriction of books with race and LGBTQ+ themes
Associated Press
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/03/librarian-arkansas-book-censorship
Johnnie Walker owner Diageo says Trump tariffs could hit profits by $200m
UK drinks company considering possible price rises as shares fall despite strong Guinness sales
Julia Kollewe
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/feb/04/johnnie-walker-owner-diageo-trump-sales-recovery
Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot in the works with Sarah Michelle Gellar returning to the titular role
Oscar-winning director - and longtime Buffy fan - Chloé Zhao is onboard to direct, with Dolly Parton as executive producer
Sian Cain
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/feb/04/buffy-the-vampire-slayer-reboot-sarah-michelle-gellar-returning-hulu