Lululemon founder Chip Wilson slams diversity
Lululemon founder and billionaire Chip Wilson criticized the yoga wear chain's “overarching philosophy on diversity and inclusion” and its use of “unhealthy” and “sick” people in its ads. The segment currently features models that he considers “uninspiring.” Wilson served as CEO until 2007, when he stepped down as chairman of the company's board in 2013 […]
13-Year-Old Gamer First to Beat ‘Tetris’ After 34 Years
Thirty-four years after the release of the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), a 13-year-old gamer broke through a longstanding barrier. Tetris, I beat the game for the first time since its release by achieving the infamous “kill screen” after a 40-minute playthrough. The teenager dedicated this feat to his father, who passed away a week ago. […]
Study Calls Hollywood Studios’ Promise to Hire More Female, Minority Directors ‘Performative’
A new study shows major Hollywood studios are failing to deliver on promises to hire more women and minority directors. Hollywood's DEI hypocrisy is on full display in a new report by USC Annenberg's Inclusion Initiative, which claims that the entertainment industry's pledge to embrace diversity is a “performative act” and “promotes change.” “This is […]
Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s Dodgers contract opt-outs tied to health
The two opt-outs in Yoshinobu Yamamoto's historic 12-year, $325 million contract are related to the condition of his right elbow. 2031 (eighth) and 2033 (10th) if Yamamoto undergoes Tommy John surgery or spends at least 134 consecutive days on injured reserve during the first six years of his contract from 2024-29. You may opt out […]
AP publishes headline calling plagiarism ‘new conservative weapon against colleges’ — then alters it amid furious backlash
The Associated Press came under fire on social media Wednesday for its article on Claudine Gay's resignation as Harvard president, specifically the headline, “Harvard president's resignation highlights new conservative weapon against universities: plagiarism.” . Amid repeated backlash, the Associated Press changed its policy. heading —Updated Wednesday at 12:38 p.m. ET — “Plagiarism charges oust Harvard […]
Derrick Ward pleads not guilty after arrest for alleged robberies
Former Giants Super Bowl champion running back Derrick Ward entered a plea of not guilty at his court appearance Wednesday in Los Angeles following his arrest for multiple accused robberies. He is now scheduled to return to court for his preliminary hearing on Feb. 8. Ward, 43, was arrested in Los Angeles on Dec. 18 […]
A.J. Brown breaks silence on Eagles ‘locker room poison’ report
Tea is hot in Philadelphia. Eagles star receiver AJ Brown explained his silence after Philadelphia's shocking upset loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, responding to reports that he was the source of “locker room toxicity.” criticized. By Marcus Hayes, Philadelphia Inquirer Wednesday is “bulls-t”. “I didn't talk to the media after the game because […]
23andMe blames users reusing passwords for data breach
23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki talks about how genetic genealogy is being used to solve cold cases and medical problems on The Claman Countdown. Genetic testing company 23andMe The company is facing a class action lawsuit alleging that users' data was accessed without their permission. The breach was attributed to a customer who used a recycled […]
Chicago-area medical examiner’s data shows 90% of 2023 opioid overdoses involved drug pouring in across border
Data collected by the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office in Illinois shows that 90% of opioid overdoses last year involved fentanyl, which the Centers for Disease Control claims has plagued the United States for years. Chicago, located in Cook County, recorded 2,001 opioid overdose deaths in 2022, more than triple the number of deaths recorded […]
Chris Christie confronts ‘View’ host for ‘insulting’ suggestion his voters would ‘waltz over to Nikki Haley’
Republican presidential candidate and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie told “The View” hosts Wednesday that his supporters won't necessarily support Nikki Haley if he resigns. . “The View” co-host Alyssa Farrah Griffin told Christie that she would love to vote in the Republican primary, but asked why Griffin didn't fully support Haley, who she […]