Target has removed a controversial Halloween costume from its stores and website after strong criticism from consumers. The costume was criticized for imagery that some people said reminded them of blackface, minstrel shows and racist depictions of Black people. Target removed a controversial clown Halloween costume after backlash over imagery critics said evoked blackface and … Read more
Albany Police Department became a laughing stock when it issued a BOLO notice for a man who picked up $30 from the floor while shopping at Walmart. The Albany Police Department issued a Be on the Lookout order for a man who apparently picked up $30 from the floor while shopping at Walmart. Sharing a … Read more
Mexican governor has been accused of drug trafficking by the US, but Mexico has said there isn’t substantial evidence Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha has again asked to step away from office, just days after returning to his post following a more than three-month leave prompted by US drug-trafficking charges.Rocha, 77, sought the leave on Saturday … Read more
A disturbing video on X appears to show drag performers hosting an event where they mocked Charlie Kirk’s assassination, drawing backlash. The video shows a person dramatically mimicking the killing of Charlie, with red-stained hands and theatrical effects. US drag performers mock Charlie Kirk’s assassination, spark backlash (AP) Libs of TikTok posted the video on … Read more
Berlin swimming pool cancels ‘Black communities only’ event over security concerns after backlash (Photo: AFP) A temporary public swimming pool outside Berlin’s historic Volksbuhne theatre has cancelled a planned event that was due to be open exclusively to Black communities after the programme attracted controversy and scrutiny over its restricted access. The €300,000 pop-up pool, … Read more
Twitch faces ‘furious’ streamer backlash as Amazon AI training opt-out appears enabled by default Twitch is facing criticism after a new setting appeared to allow Amazon to use streamer channel content to train generative AI models. The setting is turned on by default, meaning streamers have to change their privacy settings if they do not … Read more
President Donald Trump’s new childhood vaccine order has triggered a sharp response from doctors and health experts. While the administration says the move will give parents more choice, critics warn that splitting the MMR vaccine could mean more shots and more doctor visits. Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office calling for the … Read more
An Indian-origin mayor in the US has publicly criticized federal immigration enforcement operations in his city, declaring that he will “always support the immigrant community” and urging Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to “go home.” Swarnjit Singh, Mayor of “City of Norwich” (Credits: Facebook/Mayor Singh “Swarnjit Singh”) Swarnjit Singh, the mayor of Norwich, Connecticut, made … Read more