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www.npr.org
3 months ago
Europe news

Alexei Navalny has died in prison at 47, Moscow says

Navalny, a fierce critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has died in prison at the age of 47.
He was serving a 19-year sentence on charges of extremism and had been moved to a high-security penal colony in the remote region of Kharp. [ more ]
NYC politics
New York Post
4 months ago
NYC politics

Dems' bashing of Texas Gov. Abbott: Letters to the Editor - Jan. 8, 2024

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is facing criticism from Democratic mayors over his border policies.
Democratic mayors are accusing Abbott of being inhumane and worsening immigration problems in their cities. [ more ]
Fox News
4 months ago
NYC politics

'Chaos' and 'fury' in NYC as officials lose faith in Mayor Eric Adams over migrant crisis: report

Some critics are calling New York City Mayor Eric Adams' management of the migrant crisis chaotic and are casting doubt over his leadership, according to a New York Times feature.
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www.90min.com
4 months ago
Chelsea

Timo Werner potential shirt numbers at Tottenham

Timo Werner has faced criticism throughout his career, including from fans, media, and teammates.
Werner has worn different numbers on his jerseys, including 19, 11, and 9 for various teams and the German national team. [ more ]
NBC Sports Bay Area & California
4 months ago
San Francisco Giants

Zaidi shares candid outlook on criticism that comes with Giants role

Farhan Zaidi acknowledges valid criticism for the Giants missing out on acquiring big-name superstars in recent years
Zaidi opens up about how he handles criticism and the pressure during MLB free agency [ more ]
Databreaches
4 months ago
Privacy technologies

23andMe Says Breach Victims Are to Blame, Legal Action is Futile

23andMe faces criticism for blaming victims and discouraging legal action after data breach.
23andMe argues that users who neglected security practices are responsible for any breach. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Joy Reid Bursts Out Laughing at Nikki Haley's Black Friends' Line During Town Hall: Maybe We Should Interview Some'

Nikki Haley faced criticism for referencing her Black friends to address her comments about the Civil War.
Joy Reid and Michael Steele expressed incredulity and suggested that Haley should have consulted her Black friends before answering the question. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
4 months ago
London

Not that difficult' to get on property ladder, NatWest chief claims risking backlash from young Londoners

Bank chief Sir Howard Davies claims getting on the housing ladder is not that difficult and that prospective buyers just need to save.
Sir Howard Davies acknowledges that people may need to save more, but believes this is inherent in the changes made to the financial system after the global financial crisis. [ more ]
Decider
4 months ago
Film

Christopher Nolan Recalls Peloton Instructor Slamming 'Tenet' During His Workout: "That's A Couple Hours Of My Life I'll Never Get Back Again"

Christopher Nolan, the Oscar-winning director, received criticism from his Peloton instructor during a workout for one of his films.
Nolan's comments on film criticism sparked a debate about the professionalism of critics and the democratization of opinions. [ more ]
www.berkeleyside.org
4 months ago
Film

The best films Berkeleyside's movie critic saw in 2023

End of Trip Sahara.
Credit: Another Hole In the Head It's hard to believe another year is almost over, yet here we are: It's December, and time for my 15th annual favorite films list.
New York Post
4 months ago
LA Clippers

James Harden: Clippers haters 'nowhere to be found' during winning streak

James Harden has faced criticism and ridicule after forcing his way from the 76ers to the Clippers and starting the season sluggishly.
The Clippers have rebounded from their slow start and now have a record of 21-12, winning four in a row and 13 of their last 15 games. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Met Police defends its investigation into Israel-Gaza war crimes'

Metropolitan Police defend their investigation of alleged war crimes in the Israel-Gaza war.
Critics argue that the Met Police should focus resources on tackling crime in London. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Labour MP claims Liz Truss resignation honours are rewards for failure'

00:19 Liz Truss's long-awaited resignation honours list has been branded rewards for failure by Labour MP Jonathan Ashworth.
New York Post
4 months ago
New York Islanders

Don't blame the Islanders for not having an appealing No. 3 goalie - it's the other way around, really

The Islanders have been criticized for their lack of goaltending depth in the wake of Varlamov's injury.
Having a slightly better third option in the AHL would not have avoided the current situation the Islanders are in. [ more ]
Behind the Steel Curtain
4 months ago
Pittsburgh Steelers

Travis Kelce: People who want Mike Tomlin fired are 'jackasses'

Mike Tomlin and the Steelers have faced criticism for their lack of playoff success despite never having a losing season under Tomlin.
The Steelers' recent offensive success with third-string quarterback Mason Rudolph has put them in contention for a potential Wildcard berth. [ more ]
Pats Pulpit
4 months ago
New England Patriots

Alabama QB Jalen Milroe makes stunning admission about Bill O'Brien

Jalen Milroe overcame criticism from his former offensive coordinator, Bill O'Brien, who told him he shouldn't play quarterback.
Milroe has had a successful season as the starting quarterback for the Alabama Crimson Tide, leading his team to a 12-1 record and a spot in the college football playoff. [ more ]
HuffPost
4 months ago
US news

Meghan McCain Calls Her Former 'The View' Co-Hosts 'Crazy Old People'

Meghan McCain criticizes her former co-hosts on 'The View' and calls them 'crazy old people'
McCain expresses frustration at being mentioned and criticized by her former colleagues since leaving the show [ more ]
BBC Sport
4 months ago
Manchester City

'Job is done, now we write another book' - Guardiola

Pep Guardiola feels "the job is done" after Manchester City's recent success, but says has no problem accepting criticism when his side is not winning.
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Music

Our Critic's Favorite Pop Albums of 2023

The article discusses the favorite albums of 2023 according to The Times's chief pop music critic, Jon Pareles.
The albums mentioned include SZA, SOS Karol G, Manana Sera Bonito boygenius, The Record Paul Simon, Seven Psalms Olivia Rodrigo, and Guts. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Books

AS Byatt, author and critic, dies aged 87

AS Byatt, acclaimed writer and critic, has passed away at the age of 87.
Byatt's novels, including Possession and The Children's Book, were complex and critically acclaimed.
Byatt's work explored family, myth, and narrative, and she won numerous literary awards throughout her career. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Books

AS Byatt, author and critic, dies aged 87

AS Byatt, an acclaimed writer and critic, has died at the age of 87.
Byatt authored complex and critically acclaimed novels, including the Booker prize-winning Possession.
Her work explored family, myth, and narrative, and she received numerous literary awards throughout her career. [ more ]
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