California student newspaper apologizes after Hitler quote sparks outcry among Jewish leaders
A Sacramento high school has placed a student newspaper advisor on paid leave and ordered to stay away from campus and students after the quote “Hitler had good ideas” was published in a recent issue. . sacramento bee It was reported last Wednesday. This development at C.K. McClatchy High School prompted the student newspaper, The […]
Thomas Jefferson University apologizes after names mispronounced at graduation ceremony
Thomas Jefferson University apologized Friday after a speaker at a graduation ceremony for nursing students mispronounced the names of several graduates and included the name Thomas, which is also in the university’s name. The speaker mispronounced Molly Elizabeth Camp as “morena zabeth cap” and Thomas as “ta-mo-may.” The woman corrected her and said Thomas, but […]
Apple apologizes for iPad ‘Crush!’ ad
Apple has apologized for its latest promotion of the new iPad after complaints that the company shows a desire to destroy various forms of culture. An iPad Pro commercial was posted by Apple CEO Tim Cook. Xsays this is “the thinnest product we’ve ever created and the most advanced display we’ve ever created, with the […]
Apple apologizes for ad showing piano, guitars crushed
Apple has apologized after a new iPad Pro ad that depicts a piano, guitar, paint cans and other objects being crushed by a hydraulic press sparked an online backlash. “Creativity is in Apple’s DNA, and designing products that empower creative people around the world is extremely important to us,” said Tor Myhren, Apple’s vice president […]
Rep. Jared Moskowitz Apologizes For Joke About Gov. Kristi Noem, Kim Jong Un
Democratic Florida Rep. Jared Moskowitz apologized Monday after making a joke on social media about Republican South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Moskowitz issued an apology after making a remark that referenced a stereotype about Asians and dogs. His comments were made in response to a clip of Noem […]
FDIC chair apologizes to staff after probe finds toxic workplace culture
FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg said Tuesday that a law firm’s investigation confirmed a report alleging widespread sexual misconduct, lewd behavior and retaliatory administrative actions at the federal banking regulator. He then apologized to the staff. “I would like to once again express my deepest regrets to those who have experienced sexual harassment or other misconduct […]
Hochul apologizes for claiming black children don’t know the meaning of ‘computer’
Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) has apologized for a comment she made during a presentation on Monday, in which she claimed black children do not know what the word computer means. The New York governor had been speaking at the Milken Institute Global Conference to discuss Empire AI, an initiative that aims to make New York […]
Dem Rep. Jared Moskowitz apologizes for joke about Kristi Noem, Kim Jong Un eating dog
A Florida lawmaker apologized Monday for invoking insensitive stereotypes in a joke aimed at Republican South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem and North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. “Why does it feel like she wanted to eat dog with Kim Jong Un?” Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz said of Noem promoting Noem’s upcoming book on “CBS Mornings.” […]
Patrick Beverley apologizes to ESPN producer; Bucks guard will not reprise guest analyst role, sources say
Patrick Beverley came under intense scrutiny for his actions during and after the Milwaukee Bucks’ Game 6 loss to the Indiana Pacers. In the final minutes of the Bucks’ blowout loss, Beverley was caught on video throwing a basketball into the stands. After the game, Beverley had a tense exchange with ESPN producer Malinda Adams. […]
Tampa Bay coach apologizes for ‘an inappropriate analogy’
Coach Jon Cooper apologized for offending those who didn’t like his analogy of treating NHL goaltenders as kindly as if they were wearing “skirts.” The bench boss of the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning said he is sorry for making a relatively innocuous remark when talking about a goal being called back in a playoff series […]