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Six Dr Seuss books will no longer be published because of racist and insensitive imagery, the business that preserves the author's legacy has said. The six books are And to Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street, If I Ran the Zoo, McElligot's Pool, On Beyond Zebra!, Scrambled Eggs Super!, and The Cat's Quizzer. "These books portray people in ways that are hurtful and wrong," Dr Seuss Enterprises told the Associated Press in a statement that coincided with the late American author and illustrator's birthday. "Ceasing sales of these books is only part of our commitment and our broader plan to ensure Dr Seuss Enterprises' catalogue represents and supports all communities and families." The decision to cease publication and sales of the books was made last year after months of discussion, the company added. Advertisement "Dr Seuss Enterprises listened and took feedback from our audiences including teachers, academics and specialists in the field as part of … [Read more...] about Dr Seuss: Six books to cease publication over ‘hurtful and wrong’ racist imagery

Boris Johnson is trying to set up a charity to help fund a luxurious revamp of his grace-and-favour flat, it was claimed today. The Prime Minister faces questions over works overseen by his fiancee Carrie Symonds in the plush, four-bed living space above No11. The 32-year-old has removed Theresa May ’s “John Lewis furniture nightmare” and paintings by British artist John Nash hang alongside works by the PM himself, according to an article in Tatler. The Cabinet Office will be forced to publish any taxpayer spending on the project in its annual accounts this summer. But today No10 refused to deny reports that the Prime Minister, 56, wants to fund the some of refurb through donations - after being told he could only claim around £30,000 from the state. The Daily Mail reported Mr Johnson had privately complained the cost was “totally out of control” and amounted to “tens and tens of thousands”, which he would struggle to afford after an expensive divorce from ex-wife Marina … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson ‘setting up a charity’ to fund lavish refurb of his Downing Street flat

A THRIFTY first-time mum has revealed how she kitted out her baby’s toybox, nursery and clothed her for 12 months with designer gear for just £1,500. Karen Rudd, 35, from Rochdale, saved a huge £4,800 on nine-month-old Florence’s essentials, which she got from big name brands like iCandy and Mamas & Papas. The savvy mum shares her tips exclusively with Fabulous… After I was furloughed in lockdown 1.0 at 30 weeks pregnant, I made it my mission to spend as little as possible on my baby. It can cost an eye-watering £11,498 on average to kit out a new baby according to LV, so I knew the potential savings were massive. I sourced over £5,400 worth of designer stuff, including brands like iCandy, Mamas & Papas, Blade & Rose, Next, Fisher Price and Baby Einstein for just £584 and spent just over £900 on new things. The total value of my haul is over £6,300 but I only spent a quarter of the price tag at £1,517, saving me £4,866. HOW I DID IT I was given … [Read more...] about I saved £4.8k buying designer gear for my new baby – I got a £1k iCandy pram for £40 & £540 worth of toys for £80

A BABY and toddler tragically face being orphaned after both their parents were diagnosed with terminal cancer within months of each other. Brit Adam Graveley, 38, met his Australian wife Caitlin, 39, when he went travelling. He managed to secure a good job and they sponsored him to stay and after tying the knot they had two kids. But now the couple, who live in Perth , have both heartbreakingly been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer - just three months apart. They are faced with the devastating prospect of leaving kids Thea, two, and four-month-old Fearn without a mum and dad. Caitlin was diagnosed with Stage 4 bowel cancer in November after suffering pain she thought was due to her pregnancy. And then tragically Adam was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer on February 4. Adam's British sister, Emma Reynolds, 41, says her and the rest of the family can't visit them until April. The family want to raise awareness of aggressive cancers that start in the … [Read more...] about Tragedy as baby & toddler face being orphaned after both parents develop terminal cancer within 3 months of each other

Families ripped apart by one of Britain’s worst serial killers are demanding his estate be shared between them. Mystery surrounds what Peter Sutcliffe has left in his will amid claims he owns two plots of land in Scotland. Sutcliffe boasted that one of the Kray twins offered to buy the land gifted to him by a female admirer while in Broadmoor. But Neil Jackson, 62, whose mum Emily Jackson was Sutcliffe’s second murder victim, says his victims should be given compensation if there are any funds available. And he’s asking the Government to intervene to find out the extent of the killer’s property and funds. Neil, who had to identify his mother’s body when he was just 17 years old, “If there is any money or property that he has interest in, it should be divided up and handed to the families he destroyed. “When he murdered my mum 46 years ago, we got no compensation or support. I have never received a penny. “The Government should really look into what property and money … [Read more...] about Yorkshire Ripper victims’ families demand inheritance share as ex-wife says ‘no comment’