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2 months ago
US politics

Stephen A. Smith Hits Petty' Trump for Pushing Washington Redskins Name Change: He's Trying to Distract' from Epstein

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2 months ago
US politics

Stephen A. Smith Hits Petty' Trump for Pushing Washington Redskins Name Change: He's Trying to Distract' from Epstein

San Francisco Giants
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1 day ago

Day Around the Bay: Only Netflix Subscribers Will Be Able to Watch the Giants' Opening Day Next Season

Brock Purdy likely to start Sunday; Netflix obtained exclusive MLB Opening Day rights; Capurro's faces foreclosure; federal, defense, and political controversies continue.
Film
from48 hills
1 day ago

Screen Grabs: 'One Battle After Another' tests our moment's wild waters - 48 hills

One Battle After Another is Paul Thomas Anderson's most action-oriented, expensive, and politically provocative film, likely to polarize audiences amid current headlines.
Apple
fromVulture
1 day ago

Did Apple Do the Right Thing?

Apple TV+ delayed The Savant and removed promotional materials days before its premiere amid unclear, possibly political and safety-related concerns.
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1 day ago

Everybody is Welcome?' CBS's Gayle King Confronts Trump-Appointee Over Kennedy Center's Political Leanings'

What i have been clear about is every single show must become revenue neutral. We haven't canceled anyone. But if you don't sell enough seats and you can't get corporations to pay the bill, then you're on the hook. And if you can't be on the hook for that, don't ask us to go into more debt. when I arrived at the Kennedy Center we were paying the staff with debt reserves.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

Testing Teachers for 'Wokeness'

For a guy in charge of local schools, Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters generates an unusual amount of national news. This week, Walters announced a plan to create chapters of Turning Point USA, the conservative organization co-founded by Charlie Kirk, at every Oklahoma high school. Earlier this month, Walters had ordered a moment of silence in honor of the death of Kirk at all Oklahoma public schools, and now the State Department of Education says it's investigating claims that some districts did not comply.
US politics
#jimmy-kimmel
fromFast Company
3 days ago
Television

Jimmy Kimmel's unflinching, funny comeback monologue is the State of the Union we need right now

fromFast Company
3 days ago
Television

Jimmy Kimmel's unflinching, funny comeback monologue is the State of the Union we need right now

fromIndependent
4 days ago

Left-wing parties distance themselves from Catherine Connolly's comments on Hamas

Left-wing parties backing Catherine Connolly's presidential campaign have sought to distance themselves from her comments that terrorist organisation Hamas could have a role in a future Palestinian state.
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US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Republican US senators knock FCC chair for threatening Disney over Kimmel

FCC Chair Brendan Carr threatened investigations and fines against broadcasters airing Jimmy Kimmel Live, prompting bipartisan criticism and concerns about government intrusion into free speech.
US politics
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

Nassau County DA demands local Dems distance themselves from candidate over 'disgusting,' 'anti-woman' article

Nassau County DA demands her Democratic opponent publicly condemn a Democrat ally's 2013 law-school paper that suggested women may fabricate rape claims.
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Law Professor Suspended Over Charlie Kirk Post - Above the Law

A University of Arkansas Little Rock law professor was suspended after Facebook comments about Charlie Kirk prompted condemnation and calls for her termination.
US politics
fromFortune
1 week ago

People are threatening to boycott Disney after ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel: 'Let's do to Disney what we did to Target' | Fortune

ABC indefinitely suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! after Kimmel's comments about Charlie Kirk's assassination, prompting boycott threats and affiliate preemptions.
US politics
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1 week ago

Systematic Destruction of Free Speech': Top Democrats Seethe Over ABC's Kimmel Suspension

Democrats call the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel an assault on free speech and democracy tied to his remarks about the Charlie Kirk killing.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

'I am so profoundly sorry' - Eoin Hayes apologises for dressing up as Barack Obama at Halloween party and wearing 'brown makeup'

The Social Democrats will not suspend TD Eoin Hayes after he apologised for wearing brown makeup while dressing as Barack Obama 16 years ago.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Spain's PM criticised after Vuelta a Espana race abandoned over pro-Palestinian protests

Pro-Palestinian protests forced abandonment of the Vuelta a Espana final stage and provoked political controversy over Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's praise of demonstrators.
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Outrage over FEMA employee's 'revolting' comments about Charlie Kirk

Kirk was hit by a single bullet while speaking to a crowd at the public university in Orem on Wednesday afternoon. The father of two, known for his fierce MAGA views and thrilling debates with college kids across the country, collapsed immediately after being hit by the gunfire and died shortly after. Trump delivered a solemn message to the nation hours later, criticizing the 'demonization' of political opponents during a four-minute video posted to his Truth Social account.
US politics
#journalism-funding
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
UK politics

McSweeney is facing his biggest test yet but could the PM actually sack him?

The Independent solicits donations to fund open-access journalism, while scrutiny grows over Morgan McSweeney's alleged role backing Peter Mandelson amid Epstein revelations.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
UK politics

Concerns that Mandelson did not pass MI6 vetting for US ambassador role

Lord Mandelson failed MI6 vetting over China business links and past ties to Jeffrey Epstein, prompting his sacking and raising questions about the prime minister.
#peter-mandelson
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
UK politics

Mandelson told Epstein: your friends love you' after 2008 charges, emails show

Peter Mandelson urged Jeffrey Epstein to seek early release and expressed personal loyalty in leaked emails, prompting renewed scrutiny of Mandelson's ties and security vetting.
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2 weeks ago
UK politics

UK Envoy Regrets Ties to Charismatic Criminal Liar' Epstein After 2008 Conviction as Gushing Best Pal' Note Surfaces

Peter Mandelson regrets maintaining a friendship with Jeffrey Epstein long after Epstein's 2008 conviction and fears more embarrassing documents will surface.
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2 weeks ago
UK politics

UK Envoy Regrets Ties to Charismatic Criminal Liar' Epstein After 2008 Conviction as Gushing Best Pal' Note Surfaces

fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Trans high school athlete AB Hernandez: 'I'm just a normal kid going to school, playing sports'

Donald Trump had singled her out in his attacks on trans people without naming her, threatening to withhold federal funding from California schools if a "transitioned person" were allowed to compete in the track and field finals, and the Department of Justice followed up with demands for a trans athlete ban. California responded by suing the Trump administration, which has now pulled funding from at least one youth program. The administration has sued the state over trans inclusion as well.
LGBT
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Starmer facing pressure over Mandelson's Epstein links

Lord Mandelson's documented contacts and supportive messages to Jeffrey Epstein have prompted calls for his sacking and scrutiny of his continuing diplomatic role.
Film
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

How Did Hanoi Jane Become Exercise Jane?

Jane Fonda's 1982 Workout VHS launched the at-home video fitness industry and turned a polarizing activist into America's premier exercise figure.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Cracker Barrel suspends remodeling plans after backlash over logo change

Cracker Barrel suspended planned restaurant remodels and restored its original logo after intense backlash over a modern rebrand.
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

What we know about Trump's relationship with Epstein

The president repeatedly dismissed the recent outrage over the notorious sex offender's case, slamming what he has described as the "Jeffrey Epstein Hoax." But the controversy rattled members of the MAGA world and spilled over onto Capitol Hill. "It's all been a big hoax," he said in July. "It's perpetrated by the Democrats, and some stupid Republicans and foolish Republicans fall into the net, and so they try and do the Democrats' work."
US politics
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Morrissey abruptly shuts down email address shared to sell stake in Smiths

Morrissey abruptly closed an email soliciting offers to buy his Smiths stake, citing decades of misery and conflict with bandmates while pledging to answer most messages.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Senate clashes with RFK Jr over vaccine policies and CDC firings

RFK Jr faces bipartisan criticism for allegedly undermining vaccine trust and reshaping public health leadership. Lawmakers in the United States Senate grilled Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr during a hearing focused on the Trump administration's efforts to roll back vaccine access. During Thursday's hearing, Kennedy criticised CDC recommendations during the COVID-19 pandemic tied to lockdowns and masking policies, and claimed that they failed to do anything about the disease itself.
Public health
fromJezebel
3 weeks ago

Nancy Mace Made That Epstein Meeting All About Her

"Since it's already being reported - Yes I left the Oversight briefing with Epstein victims early. As a recent survivor (not 2 years in), I had a very difficult time listening to their stories. Full blown panic attack. Sweating. Hyperventilating. Shaking. I can't breathe. I feel the immense pain of how hard all victims are fighting for themselves because we know absolutely no one will fight for us." She concluded: "GOD BLESS ALL SURVIVORS."
US politics
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

No Abba, no meatballs? Sweden's new cultural canon is a listicle that will soon be forgotten | Gabriel V Rindborg

A government-commissioned list of 100 Swedish cultural items sparked political controversy, reflecting tensions about national identity and partisan influence.
#jeffrey-epstein
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3 weeks ago
US politics

Democrat Hoax That Never Ends!' Trump Rages At Republican's Move to Release Epstein Files Moments After Blockbuster Presser

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3 weeks ago
US politics

Democrat Hoax That Never Ends!' Trump Rages At Republican's Move to Release Epstein Files Moments After Blockbuster Presser

US politics
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3 weeks ago

Scott Bessent Roasted for 'Dishonest' Trump Tariff Defense

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed tariffs do not fall on American consumers; critics, including Jonah Goldberg, said that claim is dishonest and provoked widespread backlash.
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3 weeks ago

Starmer backs Rayner amid row over Hove flat

There is no suggestion she has broken any laws, but the Tories have accused her of hypocrisy and called for an investigation by the PM's standards adviser. Sir Keir told the BBC he was "proud" of his deputy and that "talking her down" was "a big mistake". A spokesperson for Rayner previously said she paid "the relevant duty" owed on the Hove property "entirely properly".
UK politics
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

The whole scheme stinks': Ugandans question deal to take US deportees

Uganda is being positioned to accept deportees from the US, including high-profile detainee Kilmar Abrego Garcia, amid domestic criticism over the secrecy and political motives.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

White House Clashes With Jack White After Using His Song to Promote Deportation

"He rides his ATV in the desert with Border Patrol," she says. "He helps keep our communities safe."
US politics
New York Islanders
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Top Eric Adams adviser Winnie Greco caught handing CITY reporter a bag of chips stuffed with cash

A top adviser to Mayor Eric Adams handed a reporter a potato chip bag containing cash and apologized, calling it an accidental cultural mistake.
US politics
fromJezebel
1 month ago

FBI's New Hire Is the Missouri AG Who Tried to Subpoena Abortion Patients' Records

Andrew Bailey's actions as Missouri Attorney General exemplify contentious political and social issues surrounding abortion and transgender rights.
US politics
fromJezebel
1 month ago

Of Course the Worst Chris in Hollywood Is an RFK Jr. Defender

Chris Pratt expresses admiration for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., despite Kennedy's controversial public persona.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Why are St George's flags being put up in some areas and why is it controversial?

St George's and Union Jack flags have appeared and been removed in parts of Birmingham and Tower Hamlets amid controversy over their political implications.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Brooklyn pols call for act of war on the feds - a pathetic new low in NYC politics

Brooklyn politicians propose cutting power to 26 Federal Plaza in protest against ICE detaining migrants, sparking controversy over potential sedition.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Labour condemns Robert Jenrick's visit to rally attended by far-right activist

Robert Jenrick was pictured at an anti-asylum rally in Essex attended by a veteran far-right activist. Police have reported violence against officers and vandalism during the protest.
UK politics
Social justice
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Yosemite fires scientist who hung transgender pride flag on El Capitan

Termination of employee SJ Joslin and administrative leave for two others followed unauthorized protest participation after the installation of a transgender pride flag in Yosemite.
US politics
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1 month ago

County Democrats criticize Corpus lawyer for using racial slurs

Tom Perez faced backlash for using racial slurs to defend Sheriff Christina Corpus, prompting condemnation from the San Mateo County Democratic Party.
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1 month ago

Kristi Noem Has Been Living Rent-Free on Military Base For Her Own Safety,' WaPo Reports

Kristi Noem has relocated to Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling for her safety after being doxxed and targeted, making her unable to safely stay in her own apartment.
US politics
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1 month ago

Hakeem Jeffries Throws Zohran Mamdani Under the Bus for Living in a Rent-Controlled Apartment

The point raised by Andrew Cuomo emphasizes that rent-controlled apartments should ideally support those who are truly in need of affordable housing, rather than benefiting individuals with substantial incomes.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Footage Shows Trump's Pick for Labor Statistics Head in January 6 Mob

Archived footage established E.J. Antoni's presence among the mob at the January 6 Capitol riot. He did not enter the building, but left as barricades were breached.
US politics
#melania-trump
US politics
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1 month ago

You Can Go to Hell': Marjorie Taylor Greene Hits Back Hard at Debunked Smear About Her Income

Marjorie Taylor Greene defends her financial success, attributing her wealth to investments made prior to her congressional career.
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1 month ago

Laura Loomer Attacks Medal of Honor Recipient in Scathing Social Media Tirade

Loomer denounced the Army's tribute to Medal of Honor recipient Florent Groberg, asserting he was unworthy and claiming the Army should honor more deserving individuals.
US politics
#constitution
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Kevin 'Boxer' Moran hits back at 'hypocrisy' accusations as he withdraws name from legal action against asylum centre

Kevin 'Boxer' Moran has defended his decision to withdraw from legal action against the State, stating that accusations of hypocrisy are merely cheap political point-scoring by councillors.
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fromIndependent
1 month ago

Kevin 'Boxer' Moran hits back at 'hypocrisy' accusations as he withdraws name from legal action against asylum centre

Kevin Moran accuses councillors of cheap political point-scoring regarding his actions on an asylum accommodation centre.
#ghislaine-maxwell
US politics
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1 month ago

Here's Tulsi Gabbard's 'Evidence' of Obama 'Treason'

Tulsi Gabbard claims Obama orchestrated a coup against Trump, alleging that Russian interference probes were based on fabricated evidence.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Police deny Reform claim of cover-up over rape case suspects' immigration status

Warwickshire police denied claims of a cover-up regarding the immigration status of two Afghan men charged in a serious criminal case.
US politics
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1 month ago

Miss United States Files Restraining Order Against GOP Congressman Ex-Boyfriend, Says He Threatened to Release Nude Pics and Video

Cory Mills faces serious allegations including threats, harassment, and a restraining order from a former girlfriend amidst multiple personal controversies.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump firing of labor statistics chief undermines credibility', ex-leaders say

Trump's firing of BLS commissioner Erika McEntarfer sparked bipartisan criticism for undermining the integrity of federal economic data.
NYC politics
fromHuffPost
1 month ago

Kathy Hochul Responds To Ted Cruz's Weird Callout For Wearing A Headscarf

Kathy Hochul wore a headscarf to honor a fallen Muslim officer, asserting it reflects basic decency in respecting faith.
US politics
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1 month ago

What's Sydney Sweeney's Political Party? Republican, Per Rpt

Sydney Sweeney's Republican registration has divided opinions, causing outrage among liberals and celebration among conservatives.
#donald-trump
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Texas AG Ken Paxton under scrutiny for potential mortgage fraud

Lying on mortgage documents or claiming multiple homestead tax breaks is illegal, and violating loan terms can lead lenders to demand full repayment.
US politics
US politics
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2 months ago

RFK Jr. Accuses Israeli Holocaust Professor of Blood Libel' for Concluding Israel Is Committing Genocide in Gaza

Omer Bartov argues Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians based on systematic destruction and mass civilian deaths.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

France's first couple sue Candace Owens for defamation over claims that Brigitte Macron is a man

Candace Owens faces a defamation suit from the Macron couple over claims regarding Brigitte Macron's gender identity.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Fact check: Why does Donald Trump keep sharing AI fakes? DW 07/24/2025

Trump shared an AI-generated video of Obama's arrest on Truth Social, raising ethical concerns around misinformation.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Tony Blair urged to repay 10,000 for discounts on designer clothes

Tony Blair was advised to repay significant designer clothing discounts amidst concerns over preferential treatment.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Republicans Are Trying to Turn Biden's Autopen Use Into a Huge Scandal. Here's the Truth.

The new information about Biden's pardons raises questions about their validity and shows that the process was often irregular, hurried, and poorly executed.
US politics
#zohran-mamdani
fromFox News
2 months ago
US politics

NYC democratic socialist Mamdani to meet top Democrat with endorsement decision on the line

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2 months ago
NYC politics

Zohran Mamdani Called Out for Posting Video Mocking Hanukkah

Mamdani faces backlash for sharing a video perceived as disrespectful to Jewish traditions while under scrutiny for not condemning the phrase globalize the intifada.
fromFox News
2 months ago
NYC politics

Adams, Cuomo push probe into Mamdani's college race claim; Sliwa slams it as distraction

Allegations surfaced that Zohran Mamdani falsely identified his race on a Columbia University application, leading to calls for investigation.
fromFox News
2 months ago
US politics

NYC democratic socialist Mamdani to meet top Democrat with endorsement decision on the line

fromFox News
2 months ago
NYC politics

Adams, Cuomo push probe into Mamdani's college race claim; Sliwa slams it as distraction

#diane-abbott
Mobile UX
fromIndependent
2 months ago

There's no AI staff replacement at Eir, says chief tech officer, and no copper switch-off until after 2030

Fergal McCann has a glass box representing a significant moment in Ireland's mobile tech history.
London music
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

French town withdraws festival funding over Kneecap appearance

Saint-Cloud withdraws €40,000 subsidy for Rock En Seine festival due to controversy surrounding Kneecap's performance and accusations of political and violent statements.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

An insult': Malaysians slam nomination of alpha-male' Nick Adams as US ambassador

Adams' nomination as US ambassador to Malaysia, criticized as an insult, has former ministers urging the government to reject his posting due to his controversial opinions.
US politics
#trump-administration
US politics
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Storied Bay Area venture firm stays completely silent on partner's controversy

Shaun Maguire's controversial remarks on social media have sparked backlash and concerns about Sequoia Capital's future and its political neutrality.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Texas Doctor Begs for Forgiveness After Viral Anti-MAGA Texas Flood Rant: Deeply Sorry'

Dr. Christina Propst apologized after losing her job due to an inflammatory social media post related to a flood disaster in Kerr County, Texas.
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2 months ago

Palestinian family ask UK court to force officials to help them leave Gaza

The family, who have been granted anonymity, are a father, mother and four children. A brother of one parent is a British citizen in the UK.
UK politics
NYC politics
fromThe New York Sun
2 months ago

New York City Mayor Adams Attacks Mamdani Over Race, Anti-Semitism Claims

Adams accuses Mamdani of possible anti-Semitism and calls for an apology regarding his past comments and actions.
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