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www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
NYC politics

Opinion | New York's Leadership Is Faltering at a Key Moment

Mayor Eric Adams is considering removing reporters from the municipal press room and press offices in One Police Plaza.
Adams has been embattled by investigations, budget cuts, and accusations of mismanaging the migrant crisis. [ more ]
Truthout
5 months ago
Left-wing politics

Claudine Gay Faced Racism and Zionist Ire - She Also Failed Palestinian Students

Harvard University's first Black woman president, Claudine Gay, had a tumultuous and controversial six-month tenure.
Her presidency highlighted the persistent issue of white supremacy and racism at Harvard University. [ more ]
The Drum
5 months ago
Online marketing

Ad of the Day: WhataWings take flight at Whataburger, sparking spicy chicken wing debate

Whataburger has introduced boneless wings, sparking controversy and debate.
The ad campaign aims to settle the debate on whether chicken wings need bones to be considered wings. [ more ]
The Drum
5 months ago
Marketing

Backlash to brilliance: Bud Light's 2024 task and brand voice in a polarized world

Marketers should lean into purpose and not shy away from controversy.
Brand values are important for long-term success. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

I Had Black Friends Growing Up': Nikki Haley Defends Past Comments About Civil War and Slavery

Nikki Haley defended her remarks about the Civil War by mentioning her Black friends growing up.
Haley admitted she should have mentioned slavery as the cause of the Civil War. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
5 months ago
Canada news

Lululemon founder faces backlash for blasting company's diversity, inclusion efforts | CBC News

Lululemon founder Chip Wilson is facing criticism for his remarks regarding diversity and inclusion efforts.
Wilson's comments have prompted backlash and calls for a boycott of the brand. [ more ]
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New York Daily News
5 months ago
Brooklyn Nets

Nets fined $100,000 for sitting keys players in loss to Bucks: 'Four rotation players could have played'

The NBA fined the Brooklyn Nets $100,000 for violating the league's Player Participation Policy by sitting out key players in a game.
The Nets' decision to rest players in a back-to-back game against the Bucks has caused controversy and criticism. [ more ]
Silver Screen and Roll
5 months ago
LA Lakers

NBA Last Two Minute Report doubles down, says LeBron James' shot vs. Wolves was not a 3-pointer

The league backed up the officials' call on LeBron James' potential game-tying shot.
The Last Two Minute Report stated that there was no clear and conclusive evidence to overturn the on-court ruling. [ more ]
New York Daily News
5 months ago
Brooklyn Nets

Nets fined $100,000 for sitting keys players in loss to Bucks: 'Four rotation players could have played'

The NBA fined the Brooklyn Nets $100,000 for violating the league's Player Participation Policy by sitting out key players in a game.
The Nets' decision to rest players in a back-to-back game against the Bucks has caused controversy and criticism. [ more ]
Silver Screen and Roll
5 months ago
LA Lakers

NBA Last Two Minute Report doubles down, says LeBron James' shot vs. Wolves was not a 3-pointer

The league backed up the officials' call on LeBron James' potential game-tying shot.
The Last Two Minute Report stated that there was no clear and conclusive evidence to overturn the on-court ruling. [ more ]
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Towleroad Gay News
5 months ago
LGBT

Dave Chappelle 'loves Punching Down' Amid Trans Controversy - Towleroad Gay News

Dave Chappelle faces controversy over trans jokes in new Netflix special
Chappelle accused of 'punching down' in his comedy [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

Captain Tom's family's spa will be demolished after failing to submit appeal

Captain Tom's family's spa will be demolished after failing to submit a final appeal.
The family's retrospective application for a larger building containing a spa pool was refused. [ more ]
Steelers Depot
5 months ago
Pittsburgh Steelers

Controversial Ref Brad Allen To Officiate Steelers-Ravens Game

Brad Allen, the controversial referee from the Lions vs. Cowboys game, has been assigned as the head referee for the Steelers vs. Ravens game.
Allen faced intense criticism for mishandling the Lions' game-winning two-point play. [ more ]
Speckyboy Design Magazine
5 months ago
Web design

The Grumpy Designer's Guide to 2024

WordPress.com will offer tweet rebuttals in response to criticism.
The divide between Automattic and the WordPress.org community caused controversy in 2023. [ more ]
Fox Sports
5 months ago
English Premier League

Liverpool star's 'f***ing embarrassing' dive roasted by legends as VAR flops again

Football legends have lined up to excoriate Liverpool attacker Diogo Jota for his theatrical antics to win a penalty late in the 4-2 win over Newcastle, blasting the Portuguese player for 'diving' instead of staying on his feet and scoring.
Maple Leafs Hotstove
5 months ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Game in 10: Sheldon Keefe's pre-game "accountability" message becomes a major talking point as Maple Leafs fall to Carolina

The comments were suspect and the optics weren't great a few hours later after a loss in which Leafs PK conceded twice and the ice-time allocation was eyebrow-raising.Your game in 10:
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

Liz Truss hands peerages to Vote Leave supremos in her resignation honours list

Former prime minister Liz Truss has doled out peerages to the men who played key roles in masterminding Britain's exit from the European Union.
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

Sajid Javid knighted in new year honours

Senior Conservative Sajid Javid has been knighted in the new year honours list as he prepares to stand down at the general election.
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
France news

Support for Gerard Depardieu comes from the France that is obsessed with its image and stuck in the past | Elsa Court

Depardieu's recent controversy and accusations of rape and sexual assault did not come as a surprise to the French public.
A letter of support for Depardieu, similar to a previous anti-#MeToo open letter, has been published by supporters in the French press. [ more ]
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