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Woman gang raped aged 12 demands grooming inquiry but tells far-right to stay out

Samantha Walker-Roberts advocates for a government inquiry into child sexual abuse in Oldham, criticizing local reviews and seeking accountability for past failures.

Pamela Anderson 'almost got killed' on flight by man who thought she was a Dixie Chick: 'He was trying to attack me'

Pamela Anderson experienced a frightening encounter on a flight when a passenger mistook her for a member of The Chicks, resulting in violence.
#social-media

Meta is already bungling its out-of-touch crusade to regain relevance

Meta's introduction of AI-generated profiles has sparked backlash and led to the company's decision to remove them from Facebook and Instagram.

Labour apologises for explicit song use in TikTok video

The Labour Party's AI-generated video faced backlash for promoting explicit content, leading to an apology and deletion.

Tanya Sweeney: A young Irish woman asked strangers to Revolut her money for her Christmas drinks and the internet lost its mind

A lighthearted tweet can provoke unexpected backlash, showing the unpredictable nature of social media.
Online interactions can distort traditional social engagements, leading to misunderstandings.

M&S 'sorry' for using gender-neutral language in bra advert

Marks & Spencer's new bra ad faced backlash over its language, prompting a swift apology and removal.
The campaign highlights ongoing tensions in gender representation in marketing.

Chinmayi Sripada Bashes Twitter User For Saying Men Can No Longer Find 'Virgin Girl' To Marry: 'Ask Your Bros...'

The backlash against Venom's tweet signifies a growing movement against sexist comments perpetuating harmful stereotypes.

Hochul asked to leave NYPD officer's wake; video goes viral on social media | Fingerlakes1.com

Governor Hochul faced backlash at officer's wake due to controversial bail reform laws.
Video of the incident sparked social media debate, highlighting public scrutiny towards the governor.

Meta is already bungling its out-of-touch crusade to regain relevance

Meta's introduction of AI-generated profiles has sparked backlash and led to the company's decision to remove them from Facebook and Instagram.

Labour apologises for explicit song use in TikTok video

The Labour Party's AI-generated video faced backlash for promoting explicit content, leading to an apology and deletion.

Tanya Sweeney: A young Irish woman asked strangers to Revolut her money for her Christmas drinks and the internet lost its mind

A lighthearted tweet can provoke unexpected backlash, showing the unpredictable nature of social media.
Online interactions can distort traditional social engagements, leading to misunderstandings.

M&S 'sorry' for using gender-neutral language in bra advert

Marks & Spencer's new bra ad faced backlash over its language, prompting a swift apology and removal.
The campaign highlights ongoing tensions in gender representation in marketing.

Chinmayi Sripada Bashes Twitter User For Saying Men Can No Longer Find 'Virgin Girl' To Marry: 'Ask Your Bros...'

The backlash against Venom's tweet signifies a growing movement against sexist comments perpetuating harmful stereotypes.

Hochul asked to leave NYPD officer's wake; video goes viral on social media | Fingerlakes1.com

Governor Hochul faced backlash at officer's wake due to controversial bail reform laws.
Video of the incident sparked social media debate, highlighting public scrutiny towards the governor.
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Westchester County roasted over 'embarrassing' new government logo for resembling dating app Hinge

Westchester County's new logo has drawn public backlash for resembling the Hinge dating app's logo, leading to concerns over wasted taxpayer money.

Labour under fire over plans for 40 more greenwashing' waste incinerators

Labour's incinerator plans face backlash over environmental and health concerns as communities resist new waste-burning facilities.

Elon Musk urges supporters not to donate to Wikipedia after it spent $50M on DEI: 'Wokepedia'

Elon Musk criticized Wikipedia's spending on diversity initiatives, urging supporters to stop donations until changes are made.

Iranians Confront Their Leaders Over Syria Debacle

Iran faces backlash after losing power in Syria as public questions past military involvement and financial expenditure.

Chrissie Russell: I'm proud to be a 'woman of a certain age' who won't take crap from the likes of Gregg Wallace

Gregg Wallace's comments regarding allegations of inappropriate behavior sparked controversy, particularly for labeling the complainants 'middle-class women of a certain age.'

CEO Fires 99 Employees, Goes Viral for Wrong Reasons | Entrepreneur

The CEO of The Musician's Club fired 99 employees over a missed meeting, igniting widespread debate about management and employee relations.
#conor-mcgregor

Why was Conor McGregor's sinister cult of content lauded and rewarded for so long? | Jonathan Liew

Conor McGregor faces backlash following a civil case defeat, with brands cutting ties as public sentiment shifts dramatically against him.

Musgrave takes Conor McGregor linked drinks off its shelves in wake of civil rape case

McGregor's assault ruling has led to major retailers discontinuing his product lines and severing partnerships, reflecting public backlash.

Why was Conor McGregor's sinister cult of content lauded and rewarded for so long? | Jonathan Liew

Conor McGregor faces backlash following a civil case defeat, with brands cutting ties as public sentiment shifts dramatically against him.

Musgrave takes Conor McGregor linked drinks off its shelves in wake of civil rape case

McGregor's assault ruling has led to major retailers discontinuing his product lines and severing partnerships, reflecting public backlash.
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Children as young as nine being probed by police for classroom 'non-crime hate incidents'

Non-crime hate incidents (NCHIs) involving children are being logged by police, raising concerns about free speech and resource allocation.

The DEC's response to P'Nut killing is as bureaucratic as it gets

The euthanization of P'Nut the squirrel and Fred the raccoon highlights bureaucratic failures and dishonesty in handling animal welfare.
#education

Teachers, barristers, accountants: What the TDs of the 33rd Dail did before they were elected

Mr. O'Leary's controversial remarks about teachers have led to significant backlash from former educators in politics.

Schoolbook publisher apologises for Junior Cert book portrayal of 'potato eating' traditional Irish family

The Department of Education faced backlash over a SPHE book's portrayal of traditional families, leading to its removal from the curriculum.

Schoolbook publisher apologises for Junior Cert book portrayal of 'potato eating' traditional Irish family

The SPHE book portraying a traditional Irish family faced criticism for reinforcing stereotypes and was subsequently withdrawn from the curriculum.

Teachers, barristers, accountants: What the TDs of the 33rd Dail did before they were elected

Mr. O'Leary's controversial remarks about teachers have led to significant backlash from former educators in politics.

Schoolbook publisher apologises for Junior Cert book portrayal of 'potato eating' traditional Irish family

The Department of Education faced backlash over a SPHE book's portrayal of traditional families, leading to its removal from the curriculum.

Schoolbook publisher apologises for Junior Cert book portrayal of 'potato eating' traditional Irish family

The SPHE book portraying a traditional Irish family faced criticism for reinforcing stereotypes and was subsequently withdrawn from the curriculum.
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Trump campaign plays Sinead O'Connor song after victory speech despite warning from late singer's estate

Trump's campaign has repeatedly played Sinéad O'Connor's music at rallies despite the family's pleas to stop.

A Comedian At Trump's Rally Called Puerto Rico A "Floating Island Of Garbage," And It's Backfiring Sooooo Bad

Tony Hinchcliffe's joke about Puerto Rico sparked significant backlash from Latino celebrities, condemning it as racist and insensitive.

ADL Under Fire for Silence on Trump's Alleged Hitler Praise

The Anti-Defamation League faces criticism for its silence on Trump's alleged favorable comments about Hitler, raising concerns over its commitment to fighting antisemitism.

Americans left vulnerable while tax money funds military aid abroad

Americans question military aid abroad when domestic disaster response remains underfunded and uncoordinated.

Miami Commissioner Miguel Gabela now wants to 'undo' controversial pension vote

Miami Commissioner Gabela seeks to rescind recent lifetime pensions for officials, proposing a voter referendum instead amidst public backlash.

These activists were jailed for throwing soup on a Van Gogh. Hours later, their group did it again.

Young climate activists received prison sentences for protesting, highlighting a crackdown on radical climate actions globally.

Starmer Facing More Criticism For Using Donor's Flat To Encourage UK To Work From Home During Covid

Keir Starmer faced backlash for using a Labour donor’s penthouse to record public messages during Covid-19 regulations.

Dancing with the Stars' Ezra Sosa says Anna Delvey 'cried' after show backlash

Professional dancer Ezra Sosa empathizes with his partner Anna Delvey's emotional struggle amidst public backlash on 'Dancing with the Stars'.

15 Influencers Whose Careers Tanked Basically Overnight

Public backlash against online influencers can lead to severe consequences, including loss of sponsorships and withdrawal from social media.

Rayner hits back at critics after Ibiza uproar: I'm working class, I like a dance'

Angela Rayner defends her Ibiza DJ performance, emphasizing the need for downtime while fulfilling her parliamentary duties.

Single dad says exposing 'egregious' proposal to turn Florida parks into golf courses got him fired

James Gaddis, a former state employee, leaked plans for golf courses and hotels in Florida state parks and faced termination for his actions.

Passengers on a plane locked a crying toddler in a bathroom. The airline said her grandma gave them permission.

Passengers on a Juneyao Airlines flight locked a crying toddler in a bathroom, raising significant ethical concerns and public outrage.
The child's grandparents consented to the action, complicating the moral implications of the incident.

Woman who fed ducks followed home by wardens

Council apologized to an elderly woman fined for feeding ducks; incident highlighted jurisdiction issues and community outrage.
#taylor-swift

Can Taylor Swift make Blake Lively likable again by throwing her a birthday party?

Blake Lively's birthday celebration with Taylor Swift highlights a juxtaposition to her recent career struggles amid public backlash over her film.

Sabrina Carpenter Just Addressed The Backlash She Got For Her SKIMS Campaign

Sabrina Carpenter addressed public backlash for working with Kim Kardashian while being friends with Taylor Swift, showing how she managed the situation with openness and support.

Can Taylor Swift make Blake Lively likable again by throwing her a birthday party?

Blake Lively's birthday celebration with Taylor Swift highlights a juxtaposition to her recent career struggles amid public backlash over her film.

Sabrina Carpenter Just Addressed The Backlash She Got For Her SKIMS Campaign

Sabrina Carpenter addressed public backlash for working with Kim Kardashian while being friends with Taylor Swift, showing how she managed the situation with openness and support.
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Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol was a 'messiah' until we found about his private jet

Brian Niccol's appointment as Starbucks CEO initially boosted stock but led to backlash over his commuting perks and remote work arrangement.
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Disney drops bid to use Disney+ contract to halt allergy death lawsuit

Disney opted to withdraw its arbitration request, allowing a wrongful death lawsuit to move forward in court in light of public pressure.

Disney drops arbitration bid in allergy death after backlash DW 08/20/2024

Disney dropped a motion to dismiss a wrongful death case after public backlash, opting to let the matter proceed in court instead.

Disney Backs Away From Terrible Argument After Onslaught Of Negative Publicity

Disney's handling of Dr. Tangsuan's death sparked controversy, leading them to reverse their stance on mandatory arbitration in the wrongful death lawsuit.

Disney drops bid to use Disney+ contract to halt allergy death lawsuit

Disney opted to withdraw its arbitration request, allowing a wrongful death lawsuit to move forward in court in light of public pressure.

Disney drops arbitration bid in allergy death after backlash DW 08/20/2024

Disney dropped a motion to dismiss a wrongful death case after public backlash, opting to let the matter proceed in court instead.

Disney Backs Away From Terrible Argument After Onslaught Of Negative Publicity

Disney's handling of Dr. Tangsuan's death sparked controversy, leading them to reverse their stance on mandatory arbitration in the wrongful death lawsuit.
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Raygun: pilloried Olympics breakdancer says online hate has been devastating'

Rachael Gunn urges compassion and privacy after facing backlash post-Olympics.
The Australian Olympic Committee condemns a misleading petition targeting Gunn's selection.

32 Musicians Whose Careers Were Ruined Overnight

High-profile musicians like Ian Watkins, Fetty Wap, and Todrick Hall faced severe consequences for their actions, despite initial fame and success.

Google to refine AI-generated search summaries in response to bizarre results

Google is refining AI-generated search result summaries to address bizarre and inaccurate information by adding restrictions and content limitations.

Apple Issues Apology, Pulls 'Crush!' iPad Pro Ad | Entrepreneur

Apple apologized and withdrew an ad for iPad Pro after public backlash for depicting destruction of creative objects, seen as technology overwhelming traditional creativity.

Did Kristi Noem Just Doom Her Career?

Americans prioritize loving dogs over politicians.

A D.A. Was Caught Speeding. Her Outburst Earned Her More Than a Ticket.

The Monroe County district attorney was involved in a traffic incident where she refused to stop for speeding, raising questions about potential abuse of power.

TikTok Vows to Fight Its Ban. Here's How the Battle May Play Out

Congress is moving towards banning TikTok over national security concerns despite potential legal challenges and public backlash.

Waymo robotaxis are approved for Los Angelesand more areas around San Francisco

Waymo approved to expand driverless services in Los Angeles and San Francisco area.
CPUC approval amidst public backlash towards robotaxis.

Do I want to watch arthouse films with fascists? No thanks, Berlin | Fatma Aydemir

The Berlin International Film Festival faced backlash for inviting far-right politicians to its opening gala.
The festival eventually revoked the invitation after public outcry.

Halle Bailey Reacts To Claims She 'Lied' About Her Pregnancy

Halle Bailey faced backlash for keeping her pregnancy a secret.
Bailey defended her decision to protect her own peace and privacy during her pregnancy.

Prosecutor Drops Murder Charges Against Minnesota Trooper Amid Pushback

Minneapolis prosecutor drops murder charges against state trooper due to weak evidence, amid political firestorm.
#congestion-pricing

Kudos for Hochul's congestion toll U-turn - now make sure it's dead for good

Congestion pricing plan in NYC indefinitely paused by Gov. Hochul due to public backlash and economic concerns.

Kathy Hochul got it half right with her late awakening to slam the brakes on NYC congestion pricing

Gov. Hochul reverses congestion pricing to support the people and economic recovery, facing potential political consequences.

Kudos for Hochul's congestion toll U-turn - now make sure it's dead for good

Congestion pricing plan in NYC indefinitely paused by Gov. Hochul due to public backlash and economic concerns.

Kathy Hochul got it half right with her late awakening to slam the brakes on NYC congestion pricing

Gov. Hochul reverses congestion pricing to support the people and economic recovery, facing potential political consequences.
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What an election betting scandal says about British politics and culture

Conservative Party in Britain faces backlash over officials' betting scandal.

London cinema drops AI-written film after backlash

The cancellation of a film written by AI at a London cinema sparked public backlash, raising concerns about AI replacing human writers in the film industry.

Google Helpless to Stop Its AI From Recommending Glue on Pizza

Google's AI search product, AI Overview, faced public ridicule for providing inaccurate and absurd search results like putting glue on pizza.
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