British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver’s children’s book “Billy And The Epic Escape” has been pulled from sale after criticism from Indigenous Australian groups for perpetuating stereotypes and tropes. The book, published earlier this year, was accused of erasing and trivializing Indigenous experiences. Oliver apologized for causing offense and the publisher, Penguin Random House, agreed to withdraw the book. The controversy highlights the trend of celebrities entering the children’s book market, with Oliver releasing his second children’s book while in Australia promoting his latest recipe book.
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Trooper who once protected NJ Gov. Phil Murphy suspected in murder-suicide, prosecutor says
A New Jersey State Police sergeant, Ricardo Jorge Santos, is suspected of murdering his ex-girlfriend Lauren Semanchik and her boyfriend Tyler Webb in a targeted attack before dying by suicide. Following a 911 call reporting gunshots, police found the victims in Semanchik's home, and surveillance footage revealed Santos had followed her there prior to the incident. Want More Context? 🔎
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