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www.amny.com
1 week ago
Education

Queens teacher faces backlash over anti-Israel remarks on social media

A Queens public school teacher is under scrutiny for allegedly posting anti-Israel remarks on social media, sparking controversy within the school community. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
Education

An educator wore a rainbow facemask. Then the bomb threats started.

Multiple bomb threats were made to a Wisconsin middle school following a post about the assistant principal on Libs of TikTok.
The assistant principal's belief in promoting acceptance, equality, and inclusion in schools was criticized on social media, sparking controversy. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Education

Teachers union halts support for LAUSD candidate, citing offensive social media activity

The Los Angeles teachers union suspended support for school board candidate due to offensive social media content.
The candidate's past social media posts expressing antisemitism, gun glorification, and pornographic content led to the suspension of the campaign. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 weeks ago
SF LGBT

Andrew Tate claims it's 'gay' for men to have sex with women for pleasure

Andrew Tate claims sex for pleasure is 'gay', faces backlash for controversial statements. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago
London politics

Sadiq Khan Brands Tory Rival Susan Hall Most Dangerous Candidate' He's Faced

Sadiq Khan labeled Tory candidate Susan Hall as the most dangerous rival he has faced due to controversial social media posts during a heated debate on LBC radio. [ more ]
BBC Sport
1 month ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Horan penalty sends USA into SheBelieves Cup final

Lindsey Horan secured USA's win with a penalty goal
Record-breaking crowd attendance at the SheBelieves Cup game [ more ]
Vulture
1 month ago
Music

Coachella Really Needs the Press, Huh?

Coachella's ticket sales for its second weekend are slower than usual, with tickets available even at the lowest price tier.
Headliners like Doja Cat and Tyler, the Creator are stirring controversy online, potentially to boost ticket sales for the festival. [ more ]
Dodgers Nation
1 month ago
LA Dodgers

The Giants' New PA Announcer Is a Dodger Fan

Dodger fans are widely spread and have a significant presence even in rival stadiums like the San Francisco Giants' stadium.
The Giants' newest public address announcer, Carolyn 'CJ' Silas, is a die-hard Dodgers fan, which has caused some mixed reactions. [ more ]
ESPN.com
2 months ago
Chelsea

Sources: Vini, Madrid clash over Instagram post

Real Madrid's social media post caused rift with player Vinícius Júnior featuring an inappropriate sticker
Vinícius Júnior confronted executives and threatened to sit out the match but CEO intervened to resolve the situation [ more ]
www.caughtoffside.com
3 months ago
Chelsea

Pochettino admits to having "private conversation" with key player after wife's controversial social media post

Mauricio Pochettino had a private conversation with Thiago Silva after his wife's controversial social media post.
The post from Belle Silva calling for change at Chelsea has raised questions about Pochettino's position as coach. [ more ]
www.caughtoffside.com
5 months ago
Chelsea

Defender's career at Chelsea is "over" according to Blues fans following recent social media behaviour

Chelsea lost to Man United and there was controversy surrounding Ian Maatsen's comments on social media.
Maatsen's actions have led to criticism from Chelsea fans and speculation about his future at the club. [ more ]
Rolling Stone
2 months ago
Marketing

Has The Era Of Brand Trips Run Its Course?

Brand trips are common in influencer marketing, but they can spark controversy if insensitive to diversity.
Tarte Cosmetics has faced criticism for lack of diversity in product offerings and influencer trips. [ more ]
Advocate.com
2 months ago
Beer

Bud Light boycott likely cost Anheuser-Busch InBev over $1 billion in lost sales

Anheuser-Busch InBev may have lost $1.4 billion in sales due to backlash from partnership with transgender influencer.
Bud Light sales declined in the US after the controversial Instagram post, losing market share to Modelo Especial. [ more ]
Advocate.com
2 months ago
Digital life

Watch Libs of TikTok's Chaya Raichik exposed in stunning, cringe-worthy interview

The interview with right-wing extremist Chaya Raichik went viral, as she struggled to answer questions and even showed an inappropriate video.
Raichik, known for incendiary posts targeting the LGBTQ+ community, has amassed a large following that leads to threats against institutions she highlights. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

London grime MC Wiley stripped of MBE for 'bringing honours system into disrepute'

Wiley stripped of MBE for antisemitism
Controversy surrounding rapper's online comments [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

LAUSD front-runner apologizes for liking antisemitic, pornographic social media posts

Al-Alim endorsed by teachers union under fire for social media activity
Al-Alim praised antisemitic content, apologized for posts [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
Parenting

Mom insists 'lettuce chips' are the best way to get kids to eat veggies - here's why parents disagree

Using lettuce chips is a clever way to get kids to eat more vegetables.
The food blogger's approach has sparked mixed reactions among parents. [ more ]
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