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TODAY.com
3 hours ago
Digital life

Is it ever safe to leave kids sleeping alone in a hotel room or cruise ship cabin?

The influencer couple faced backlash for allegedly leaving their children alone on a cruise, prompting them to clarify their parenting practices and stance. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 week ago
US news

Raygun responds to Olympics breakdancing performance hate

Rachael Gunn apologized for the backlash against her breakdancing performance at the Paris Olympics and addressed the hate she received. [ more ]
TODAY.com
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

British mom defends letting her 15-year-old travel through Europe without an adult

Kirstie Allsopp's son's European trip sparked both support and concern over the safety of young travelers, raising questions about independence and parenting. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
World politics

Anger in China after women lock crying toddler in plane toilet to educate' her

Two women in China were accused of child abuse for locking a toddler in an airplane restroom to stop her from crying. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Brittany Mahomes Fires Back After Drawing FURY from Left Over Liking Trump Post Calling for Mass Deportations

Brittany Mahomes defended herself on social media after being criticized for liking a post from Donald Trump. [ more ]
www.nydailynews.com
3 weeks ago
US Elections

Ann Coulter deletes tweet mocking Tim Walz' son Gus

Ann Coulter faced backlash for mocking Gus Walz, a neurodivergent teenager, showcasing the harsh divide in political discourse surrounding personal family moments. [ more ]
New York Post
4 weeks ago
Music

Blake Lively faces backlash for repeatedly using transgender slur in past interviews

Blake Lively faces backlash for using a transphobic slur in past interviews, highlighting ongoing issues surrounding language and transgender rights. [ more ]
www.nydailynews.com
1 month ago
Music

Jordan Chiles breaks silence on being stripped of Olympic bronze medal

Jordan Chiles condemns the decision to strip her of her Olympic bronze medal, calling it unjust and expressing the hurt caused by racial attacks on social media. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Cars

JD Vance Roasted For Wrongly Claiming Average New Car Costs $50K Per Year: Just Making Sh*t Up'

JD Vance was criticized for inaccurately stating the average cost of new cars during a campaign rally, sparking social media backlash. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago
LGBT

Korbin Albert anti-LGBTQ+ controversy explained as star appears at Olympics

The USWNT player Korbin Albert scored a crucial goal during the Paris 2024 Olympics amidst a controversy over her past anti-LGBTQ+ social media posts. [ more ]
The Walrus
1 month ago
Media industry

Journalists Are Becoming Cogs in the Outrage Machine | The Walrus

The article discusses the swift spread of controversial social media posts and the professional repercussions faced by individuals in the public eye. [ more ]
#google
WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

What went wrong with Google's new AI search feature - and what the company is doing to try to fix it

Google uses AI to provide Overviews on search results, facing criticism and manually corrected errors. [ more ]
New York Post
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Google pauses 'absurdly woke' Gemini AI chatbot's image tool after backlash over historically inaccurate pictures

Google paused Gemini chatbot's image generation tool due to inaccurate and offensive images.
Users criticized Gemini for generating historically inaccurate and bizarre images. [ more ]
WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

What went wrong with Google's new AI search feature - and what the company is doing to try to fix it

Google uses AI to provide Overviews on search results, facing criticism and manually corrected errors. [ more ]
New York Post
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Google pauses 'absurdly woke' Gemini AI chatbot's image tool after backlash over historically inaccurate pictures

Google paused Gemini chatbot's image generation tool due to inaccurate and offensive images.
Users criticized Gemini for generating historically inaccurate and bizarre images. [ more ]
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TODAY.com
3 months ago
LGBT

Transgender teen booed after winning girls' track race at state championship

Criticism and booing faced by a transgender high school athlete in Oregon state championship show ongoing challenges in accepting trans athletes in sports. [ more ]
NZ Herald
3 months ago
Marketing

'Entitled': Influencer slammed online for criticising Melbourne restaurant

Social media backlash against entitled influencer for public confrontation with restaurant. [ more ]
Cbsnews
4 months ago
Marketing

Bumble apologizes for controversial ad about celibacy

Bumble apologizes for anti-celibacy ad campaign, removes ads, and supports women's organizations. [ more ]
#transphobia
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
4 months ago
LGBT

JK Rowling denies bullying trans football manager she called a 'bloke'

JK Rowling criticized for mocking trans football manager and doubling down on comments. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
4 months ago
Education

A drag queen is getting death threats after performing at a high school prom

A drag queen performance at a high school prom in Albuquerque led to death threats and complaints. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
4 months ago
LGBT

JK Rowling denies bullying trans football manager she called a 'bloke'

JK Rowling criticized for mocking trans football manager and doubling down on comments. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
4 months ago
Education

A drag queen is getting death threats after performing at a high school prom

A drag queen performance at a high school prom in Albuquerque led to death threats and complaints. [ more ]
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The Daily Beast
4 months ago
Apple

Apple Sorry for That Crushing iPad Pro Ad: 'Missed the Mark'

Apple apologized for an iPad Pro ad due to social media backlash. [ more ]
ReadWrite
4 months ago
Video games

'Feel the burn' marketing tag ages very poorly - and very quickly - following Xbox studio closures

Microsoft changed tagline 'Feel the Burn Today' on new Xbox controller due to backlash for closing studios. [ more ]
#sexism
Poynter
4 months ago
Media industry

Everyday sexism has no place in sports journalism - Poynter

Doyel's inappropriate comments towards WNBA draft pick highlight persistent issues in sports journalism and women's sports. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
Marketing

British Museum sparks sexism row with joke confused' women can attract men

The British Museum faced criticism for a sexist promotion.
Some defended the museum's humor, while others found it offensive. [ more ]
Poynter
4 months ago
Media industry

Everyday sexism has no place in sports journalism - Poynter

Doyel's inappropriate comments towards WNBA draft pick highlight persistent issues in sports journalism and women's sports. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
Marketing

British Museum sparks sexism row with joke confused' women can attract men

The British Museum faced criticism for a sexist promotion.
Some defended the museum's humor, while others found it offensive. [ more ]
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NESN.com
5 months ago
Boston Red Sox

Alex Cora Defends Triston Casas For Red Seat 'Myth' Comment

Alex Cora defends Triston Casas' comment about the historic red seat at Fenway Park. [ more ]
Boston.com
5 months ago
Boston Celtics

Celtics blow 30-point lead, fall to Hawks to snap winning streak: 7 takeaways

Celtics fans upset over biggest blown lead since 1996
Celtics should not be embarrassed for late-March loss to the Hawks [ more ]
MIT Technology Review
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Chinese platforms are cracking down on influencers selling AI lessons

Influencers in China profiting from peddling short video lessons on AI faced backlash from platforms like WeChat and Douyin.
Chinese social platforms are taking action against influencers for exploiting people's anxiety about the impact of AI on their careers. [ more ]
Towleroad Gay News
6 months ago
Marketing

The Bill To Ban TikTok Has Passed And People Aren't Happy - Towleroad Gay News

The U.S. House passed a bill to ban TikTok despite pushback.
People expressed frustration about the bill on social media. [ more ]
The Drum
6 months ago
Marketing

The North Face navigates rocky terrain in wake of viral racial inclusion promo

The North Face faced social media backlash for offering 20% discount for racial inclusion survey.
The campaign led to polarizing opinions and debates about inclusivity and authenticity. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
UK news

PM and wife called out of touch' over cringey' video about chores

Social media backlash against video of Prime Minister and wife discussing chores.
Perception of the couple being out of touch with reality due to the interview. [ more ]
Eater LA
6 months ago
LA food

Selena Gomez's Boyfriend Just Found Out What Happens When You Trash Jollibee

Benny Blanco faced backlash for criticizing Jollibee's Filipino food.
Blanco attempted to backtrack and praise Jollibee's fried chicken sandwich. [ more ]
SFGATE
6 months ago
LA Dodgers

'The internet will target you': SF man's burrito sign causes firestorm

The owner of Super Burrito faced backlash for a poster featuring Clayton Kershaw. He intended it as a light-hearted joke but sparked controversy online. [ more ]
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
7 months ago
Dallas Cowboys

Why is Cowboys legend Troy Aikman getting dunked on about an old Patrick Mahomes tweet

Troy Aikman faced backlash on social media following Patrick Mahomes' victory in Super Bowl LVIII [ more ]
BuzzFeed
7 months ago
Cooking

20 People Who Got Roasted So Bad On The Internet So Far This Year They Honestly Should Just Delete Their Account Right Now

Social media post triggers backlash
Calls for accountability and responsible posting [ more ]
TODAY.com
7 months ago
Black Lives Matter

A white dad's plea for help in raising a Black daughter sparks debate on transracial adoption

White TikToker faces backlash after seeking advice on caring for his adopted Black daughter's hair.
People questioned his intentions and accused him of adopting the child for social media content. [ more ]
The Drum
8 months ago
Marketing

Did you miss our most-read brand stories of 2023?

Brands have capitalized on viral trends and social media platforms like TikTok for their marketing campaigns in 2023.
Emerging categories such as low or no alcohol, gut health, and legal intoxicants have experienced rapid growth in 2023. [ more ]
time.com
3 months ago
Education

Superintendent Files Restraining Order Against Dad Who Stormed Stage at Graduation

A father was cited for disorderly conduct after rushing a Black superintendent at his daughter's graduation, sparking outrage in the community and on social media. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Marketing

Cal Lutheran says Libs of TikTok viral post in which professor wishes Trump dead is fake

False accusations against a California Lutheran University professor by a right-wing social media account sparked backlash and police investigation. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Women

Como asegurarte de que te gusten las fotos de tu boda

Photography client dissatisfaction can lead to public social media backlash. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
Social justice

O.J. Simpson's BET Awards 2024 In Memoriam segment outrages viewers: 'No f-king way'

Including O.J. Simpson in the 'In Memoriam' segment at the 2024 BET Awards sparked a backlash on social media. [ more ]
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