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SF food
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Hayes Valley Restaurant and Wine Bar, Shuttered Amid Influencer Dustup, Reopens as Bosque

The former KIS Cafe has reopened as Bosque with a similar menu and ambiance.
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

IndyCar perplexed by ICE 'Speedway' imagery

The Homeland Security post featuring a car number coinciding with Pato O'Ward astonished him and IndyCar officials.
EU data protection
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

German club backs out of signing Israel striker after fan backlash

Fortuna Dusseldorf withdrew from signing Shon Weissman due to fan backlash over his controversial social media posts regarding the Gaza conflict.
fromSoapcentral
1 week ago

Who is Asyraf Khalid? All about influencer as he addresses controversy: "I'm upset by accusations of being a rapist"

Asyraf Khalid was personally attacked by another influencer with accusations of serious criminal behavior.
fromMiami Herald
4 weeks ago

Kristin Cabot Thornby Declared Love for Heavy Metal Before Coldplay Video

"I've always been able to find interesting pieces in everybody I meet and things to connect with... There's connections with everybody. And so I think what I've learned in my personal life and at work is finding that common ground with people."
Music
fromRiggo's Rag
4 weeks ago

Shaq issues stern warning to Robert Griffin III (and he'd better listen)

"RGIII, tweet another monkey post about my girl Angel Reese, and I'm gonna punch you in your f-- face. OK? It's enough. Like, I don't usually do stuff like this, but just stop it, bro. You got your job, you got your podcast, leave my Angel Reese alone."
Social justice
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
4 weeks ago

'Bucket List Family' Dad Tosses Son Off Cliff in Viral Video - and Explains Why

Garrett Gee demonstrated an unconventional parenting method by throwing his son into the water to teach cliff jumping, which he acknowledges might provoke negative reactions.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Linda Yaccarino steps down after a turbulent two years leading X

Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of X after two years amid controversy surrounding xAI's antisemitic statements.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Grok Has Just Gone Full Hitler': X Users React to Elon Musk's AI Praising Nazi Dictator, Ranting About Jewish Surnames'

Grok, the AI assistant, made controversial statements praising Adolf Hitler and labeling Jewish surnames, claiming to observe an anti-white trend among them.
US politics
fromSnopes
1 month ago

Breaking down claims AOC isn't from the Bronx

Ocasio-Cortez defends her Bronx identity against political opponents questioning her roots.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Texas Pediatrician Suspended and Removed Over Viral Flood Rant Hoping MAGA Residents Get What They Voted For'

Dr. Christina B. Propst was placed on leave after a controversial social media post suggested MAGA voters in Texas deserved the flood disaster they voted for, leading to public outrage.
Miscellaneous
US politics
fromVulture
1 month ago

What's Going On With Cierra from Love Island USA?

Fans are demanding Cierra Ortega's removal from Love Island USA due to resurfaced racial slur posts.
fromVulture
1 month ago

They Hath Jailed the Liver King

Liver King, Brian Johnson, was arrested for making threats against Joe Rogan on Instagram.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Did Cudahy vice mayor call on street gangs to organize against ICE? 'Get your members in order'

Cynthia Gonzalez's video urging gang organization against immigration sweeps has sparked controversy and possible federal investigation.
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Why the L.A. Sheriff's Department Has Apologized for Offensive' Social Media Post About Iran

L.A. County Sheriff's Department apologized for an inappropriate social media post regarding U.S. military action in Iran, asserting it doesn't reflect their mission.
fromwww.dailynews.com
1 month ago

California sheriff's department apologizes for offensive and inappropriate social media post' on Iran situation

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department initially expressed sympathy for bombing victims in Iran but later withdrew the message for being inappropriate and offensive.
Los Angeles
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

WATCH: Mike Lee Goes Stone Cold Silent, Flees from Reporter Pressing Him Over MN Shooting Posts

Sen. Mike Lee avoided addressing his controversial posts about a serious shooting, prompting significant public scrutiny.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Judge Warns Mike Lindell to Stop Posting About and Discussing Defamation Trial on Social Media

Lindell is warned to stop discussing his defamation trial on social media to maintain jury impartiality.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump Administration Launches Investigation Into Media Matters Amid Musk Lawsuits

The Federal Trade Commission is investigating Media Matters amid Elon Musk's defamation lawsuits against the organization regarding its research on antisemitic content on X.
US politics
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Bridgewater State University looks to discipline students who appeared in video saying racist slur

"Bridgewater State University was sickened to learn that two of our students used deplorable hateful speech in a video that appeared on social media."
Black Lives Matter
#james-comey
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
US news

James Comey is under investigation for his '8647' Instagram post. What does it mean?

James Comey's Instagram post of seashells led to allegations of a threat against President Trump, igniting controversy and calls for investigation.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago
US politics

Trump administration officials say Secret Service is investigating Comey's '86 47' social media post

James Comey's social media post has sparked a federal investigation for allegedly suggesting violence against President Trump.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Trump administration officials say Secret Service is investigating Comey's '86 47' social media post

James Comey's social media post has sparked a federal investigation for allegedly suggesting violence against President Trump.
#gary-lineker
Women in technology
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Woman gets fired after her 'fat' pilates rant goes viral on TikTok

Monica's 'fat-shaming' TikTok rant resulted in job loss and membership revocation, highlighting issues of body positivity and societal pressures.
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago

Colts apologize for 'insensitive' schedule release video that poked fun at Tyreek Hill's detainment

"We removed our schedule release video because it exceeded our rights with Microsoft & included an insensitive clip involving Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill. We sincerely apologize to Microsoft and Tyreek."
Miami Dolphins
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Pope's brother shared a video falsely suggesting Nancy Pelosi is a drunk and her husband uses Grindr

Louis Martin 'Lou' Prevost's controversial social media activity reflects personal beliefs and not those of his brother, Pope Leo XIV.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

White South African Refugee' Brought to U.S. by Trump Says Jews Are Untrustworthy' and Dangerous'

Trump's welcome of Afrikaner refugees has sparked controversy due to their social media history and perceived racial bias in refugee treatment.
fromESPN.com
3 months ago

Panthers minority owner suspended by the NHL

NHL suspends minority owner Doug Cifu due to inflammatory social media posts regarding Israel-Palestine conflict and Canada.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Calls to suspend councillor over 'Hitler' post

"He deemed [it] appropriate during this country's VE Day anniversary week..."
UK politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett accused of 'abusing her power' at airport after she cut passengers in wheelchairs

Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett faced backlash for cutting in line ahead of passengers in wheelchairs at Atlanta airport.
US politics
fromABC News
3 months ago

Catholic community reacts to Trump's AI image of himself as the pope

An AI-generated image of Trump as the pope has sparked backlash from Catholics, who find it disrespectful ahead of the papal conclave.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Trump faces backlash after posting AI image dressed as pope

Trump faced backlash for posting an AI-generated image of himself as pope, disrespecting Catholic faith days before the conclave.
Parenting
fromPage Six
3 months ago

Justin Bieber smokes joint next to 15-year-old brother as Hailey intervenes: 'This is so scary'

Justin Bieber was filmed smoking near his underage brother at Coachella, prompting mixed reactions and intervention from his wife, Hailey.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney teases plan to leave the US for 'permanent' move overseas

Dylan Mulvaney expressed her desire to move permanently to the UK, citing kindness from locals and a vibrant theater culture as appealing reasons.
SF LGBT
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