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UFC fighter Josh Hokit mocks Michelle Obama in victory speech

UFC heavyweight fighter Josh Hokit punctuated his victory speech at the UFC Freedom 250 fights at the White House with an insult against former first lady Michelle Obama. Moments a…

The Overblown ‘Remigration’ Office Controversy

No, the State Department isn’t orchestrating a secretive, neo-Nazi plot. The post The Overblown ‘Remigration’ Office Controversy appeared first on The American Conservative .…

Daniel Cormier responds to viral controversy over Eric Trump allegedly asking him about ‘rigged’ UFC White House fights

Daniel Cormier denies viral social media conversation with Eric Trump…

FIFA: 'Technical outage' led to VAR controversy

Switzerland scores goal after possible offside in World Cup controversy

So much for Switzerland staying in the neutral zone.…

South Korean ballot controversy sparks a new youth movement

A week after South Korea's local elections, the country's political conversation is shifting in an unexpected direction. On June 10, a public opinion…

How Bill Gates' Billions Shape U.S. Medical Research

Bill Gates has long been one of the most admired people in the world, especially since he stepped down from his role running Microsoft to devote himself and much of his fortune to …

Scott Pelley says Bari Weiss wanted 60 Minutes to say Renee Good was ‘driving toward officer’

Anchor who was fired accuses editor-in-chief of requesting changes to report that video of shooting did not support Fired CBS 60 Minutes anchor Scott Pelley has accused editorial m…

GOG apologizes for emailing people Nazi symbols

GOG sent a newsletter about the game The End of the Sun on June 5th that included symbols associated with the Nazi SS. The Steam competitor issued a statement attributing the inclu…

Gold Standard

Plus: Gary Wasserman and cars. The post Gold Standard appeared first on The American Conservative .…

Graham Platner faces another controversy days ahead of Maine Senate primary

This week, the New York Times reported allegations of Platner's "unsettling" behavior toward women he dated, including one claim that he was physically abusive, which Platner denie…

Spencer Pratt fires back at Jimmy Kimmel's mockery by resurfacing host's blackface controversy

Spencer Pratt fires back at Jimmy Kimmel's mockery by sharing the talk show host's blackface controversy from "The Man Show" in the early 2000s.…

Amid Graham Platner Controversy, Where Does the Maine Senate Race Go Next?

Graham Platner Controversy Deepens Democratic Unease Before Maine Senate Primary

The party’s politicians, officials and strategists wrestled with how to respond to new reporting about Graham Platner, with worries rising about his vulnerabilities in a general el…

Ted Danson still sorry for blackface Whoopi roast — 30 years later

Once you go black, you never go back. But once you go black face, you have to revisit it endlessly — at least if you're Ted Danson. Kimmel's embrace of the tradition had been espec…

Spurs stars in TikTok drama after controversial NBA Finals decision

San Antonio Spurs rookie Dylan Harper reposted a video bashing teammate De’Aaron Fox for his Game 1 performance.…

Buffalo Wild Wings slammed for offer to fan who ran on to court during Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals game

Maybe lay off the hot sauce, B-dubs-dubs.…

Lalit Modi makes 8 bombshell claims: On Dawood, PM Modi, IPL and more

Lalit Modi claims Dawood's network targeted him, attacks Rahul Gandhi, revisits IPL controversies and speaks on PM Modi in a wide-ranging interview. | India News…

Democrats navigate a new Graham Platner controversy in Maine’s battleground Senate race

Party divisions have grown as Democratic leaders and activists debate the seriousness of the scandals surrounding Platner, who is critical in their drive to win the Senate.…

Political blows fly ahead of Trump’s White House UFC fight

The event will be held in a specially built arena erected over the White House’s elegant South Lawn. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.…

Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson’s past controversial remarks resurface after halting patriotic chant

Chris Robinson sparked backlash after shutting down a "U.S.A." chant at a Black Crowes concert in Tampa. Now, his past comments on politics are coming back to light.…

'60 Minutes' meltdown: Scott Pelley fired, praised, scolded for attacking Bari Weiss, charges bias

Scott Pelley was fired from 60 Minutes after clashing with new boss Bari Weiss and Nick Bilton, accusing them of murdering the iconic CBS news program.…

Michael Jackson's shadow of doubt

A sanded-down biopic about the King of pop and propaganda has resurfaced his music on the charts — along with questions about how his enduring magic became make-believe…

Scott Pelley ripped for claiming he was 'in combat' in Afghanistan and Iraq after CBS News firing

Scott Pelley faces stolen valor accusations after claiming he was "in combat" in Afghanistan and Iraq following his firing from CBS 60 Minutes.…

Director Wim Wenders withdraws 1975 film over actress's teen topless scene

Nastassja Kinski, who appeared in the film when she was 13, said the film-maker "didn't protect me".…

Fired ‘60 Minutes’ star Scott Pelley roasted for claiming he was ‘in combat’ in Iraq and Afghanistan: ‘Low-rent Brian Williams’

Pelley’s remarks also sparked widespread mockery on social media, where critics derided what they viewed as his self-importance.…

INGERSOLL: A Head Rolls At CBS, And The Long Liberal Death March Continues

Pelley launched a highly choreographed ambush of his new boss, Nick Bilton, at 60 Minutes. His tantrum, focused on Bari Weiss, later ended up with WaPo.…

Brewers 2-Time All-Star Issues Apology For ‘Distraction’ After MLB Punishment

The Milwaukee Brewers' one-time MVP candidate walked back some social media comments criticizing the team.…

Kerala HC grants transit bail to actor-husband of viral Kumbh Mela woman in kidnapping case

Kerala HC grants transit bail to actor's husband in kidnapping case, enabling them to approach Madhya Pradesh High Court.…

Florida principal suspended over Fetty Wap rap lyric yearbook quote as parents complain

The line comes from rapper Fetty Wap’s 2015 hit “Trap Queen,” a song that includes references to drug dealing and strip clubs.…

Post Malone abruptly cancels 6 shows with Jelly Roll after MAGA controversy

Tuesday's Final Word

You get a tabbie in the dark, it's raining in the park, but meantime ...…

White House distances itself from Freedom 250 amid concert controversy

The White House is putting distance between itself and Freedom 250 amid growing controversy surrounding the organization’s planned National Mall concert series, even as President D…

Paige Spiranac returning to $4 million Internet Invitational — after last year’s ended in cheating controversy and death threats

She was accused of cheating during the event, stemming from one shot.…

Cody Rhodes hangs on to WWE title as Clash in Italy match vs Gunther ends in controversy

Cody Rhodes defeated Gunther at Clash in Italy to retain the WWE Undisputed Championship, but a missed rope break by the referee sparks major controversy.…

‘Love Island USA’ Season 8 Contestant Removed Before Premiere After Resurfaced Videos Showing Racial Slur

The Peacock dating series has now removed contestants over racist language in back-to-back seasons.…

Donald Trump shouts out Jaxson Dart after Giants QB's appearance at event was met with controversy

Donald Trump posts support for Giants QB Jaxson Dart on Truth Social after teammate Abdul Carter called him out for introducing the president on stage.…

Trump breaks silence after Jaxson Dart gets ‘harassed’

The Giants quarterback sparked controversy after introducing the president at a rally last week.…

Champions League controversy as Arsenal benefit from handball decisions

Arsenal got off to the dream start in the UEFA Champions League final as Kai Havertz fired them into the lead against Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest. The German playmaker got a cl…

New England Patriots star answers if Mike Vrabel has changed after the Dianna Russini controversy

Milton Williams says Mike Vrabel has not changed inside the New England Patriots building, despite the noise surrounding the Dianna Russini controversy. That is an important questi…

Draymond Green defends Shai Gilgeous-Alexander amid flopping controversy

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has never been afraid to speak his mind and that is the case when it comes to the flopping controversy surrounding NBA superstar and Oklah…

El Tigre Creator Backs Away From AI Amazon Cartoon After One Day Of Guillermo Del Toro Subtweets

Amazon's ‘Punky Duck’ has already ruffled a few a feathers, but it's not the only controversy among the trio of AI-generated cartoons…

Amazon Pisses Off Animation Industy With AI Animation Fund

No one's happy about the Amazon AI Creators Fund, with two of the shows drawing even more negativity for different reasons.…

Why Nick Faldo once urged the PGA Tour to call Patrick Reed in for a meeting after ‘blatant’ actions

Patrick Reed has been involved in plenty of controversial situations throughout his career. And way back in 2019, Reed incurred the wrath of Sir Nick Faldo after one of his infract…

Rogan tells ‘traitor’ comedians condemning the Kevin Hart roast to ‘F--- all the way off’

Joe Rogan argues comedians upset about Kevin Hart roast jokes are traitors, saying roasts have always been brutal and politically incorrect.…

Red, white and Trump: How America’s 250th is drawing controversy

When the Religious Right Came for Martin Scorsese

Martin Scorsese’s 1988 film “The Last Temptation of Christ” spurred a bitter battle between Universal and a coalition of Christians who denounced it as sacrilegious. Today’s cultur…

Tennis world reacts after Spanish star Rafael Jodar accused of pushing ball girl at French Open

Jodar progressed to the fourth round of the French Open for the first time on Friday, but immediately faced questions after viral footage showed a ball girl losing balance as the t…

Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart slammed for introducing Trump — if only he had beaten his girlfriend

Given the marriage between politics and sports, Dart’s Trump appearance — not even a statement of support — should be a blip on the radar, right? Wrong.…

CBSE OSM row revives questions over firm linked to Telangana’s 2019 Intermediate results controversy

The CBSE OSM controversy highlights concerns over Coempt Edu Tech's ties to Telangana's 2019 Intermediate results fiasco, reviving accountability questions.…

Professor disciplined after saying ‘8 in 10 Korean women’ engaged in prostitution

The faculty member was barred from teaching classes, providing academic counselling and performing other student guidance duties.…

Giants proving team ‘can come together’ after political controversy: Jameis Winston

When it came time for team leaders to speak about an uncomfortable off-the-field controversy after Jaxson Dart chose to introduce President Donald Trump at a rally last week, Jamei…

Ranveer Singh 'Don 3' row: Ram Gopal Varma questions FWICE action, says ‘it’s a kangaroo court’

The ongoing developments surrounding Ranveer Singh and 'Don 3' continue to create discussion in the film industry. What initially appeared to be a casting-related issue has now evo…

Jodar denies pushing ball girl

Spain star Rafael Jodar said the footage is misleading and that he would never disrespect a ball girl.…

The Diego Luna story isn’t going away any time soon

Luna’s exclusion from the USMNT roster made headlines.…

Joe Rogan Reacts To Usyk Vs. Verhoeven ‘Robbery,’ Slams ‘Ridiculous’ Boxing Judges

Many people were shocked to see how well kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven did against heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk last weekend in Egypt, but even more astonishing is…

Jameis Winston addresses Jaxson Dart's Trump intro as only he can

Jameis Winston spoke out about the controversy surrounding Jaxson Dart's introduction to Donald Trump, and he did not disappoint.…

‘Ask E. Jean’ Documentary Expands Amid Trump DOJ Probe Controversy – Specialty Preview

Documentary 'Ask E Jean' holds over in New York, adds LA amid investigation controversy. 'Pressure' and 'Power Ballad' are new indie films opening.…

Giants’ Jaxson Dart explains why he introduced ‘respected’ Trump at rally

Jaxson Dart's decision launched a controversy.…

Jaxson Dart gives lengthy statement following backlash from Donald Trump rally appearance

Here's what the Giants' quarterback said in light of his appearance at a Trump rally.…