Alyssa Milano Facing Backlash for Requesting Donations to Her Son’s Baseball Team: ‘Ain’t You a Millionaire?’
Actress Alyssa Milano sparks backlash on social media after asking for donations to her son's baseball team, with people criticizing it as inappropriate for a billionaire celebrity to use her platform in such a way did. “My son's baseball team is raising money for a trip to Cooperstown. Any amount is welcome. You can read […]
NASCAR looks to diversify audience despite anti-DEI backlash
NASCAR is working hard to market to a more diverse audience in a bid to boost sluggish viewership despite a growing national backlash against DEI. The average number of viewers for live NASCAR races across all television networks was 2.9 million viewers in 2023, a decrease of approximately 9.4% compared to the 3.2 million viewers […]
Transgender golfer says he doesn’t understand backlash
A male golfer who plays against women said he doesn't understand why he would face criticism after winning a women's golf tournament. Hayley Davidson, a 31-year-old golfer who was born male, recently won the NXXT Women's Classic tournament. His win in the women's tournament vaulted Davidson to the top of the NXXT Tour leaderboard. Golfers […]
Schumer’s call for federal crackdown on Zyn nicotine pouches faces backlash: ‘Nanny state alive and well’
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York has called for a federal crackdown on Zyn nicotine pouches, a move that has sparked strong opposition. The Democratic lawmaker recently issued a “warning to parents,” saying young people are becoming hooked on nicotine pouches from social media, CBS New York reported Sunday. “This is a bag […]
Bikini company tells critics to ‘keep scrolling or unfollow’ after backlash to male modeling women’s swimsuit
A bikini company and its owner are responding to criticism after posting a video of a male model wearing the company's women's swimwear. Owned by Australian body positive influencer Karina Irby, Moana Bikini describes its brand as “a positive movement of women's empowerment and inclusivity centered around the use of social media as a positive […]
Trans Golfer Cries Discrimination After Backlash over LPGA Bid
Hayley Davidson, a male-born transgender golfer, has faced growing backlash over her recent victory in a women's golf tournament and her bid to qualify for the Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour (LPGA). , has denounced the discrimination he claims he has suffered. Last week, the 30-year-old Davidson won the NXXT Women's Classic, moving her one […]
Massie says he’s not afraid of backlash for supporting DeSantis: ‘I’ve got the Trump antibodies’
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said in an interview Sunday that he fears facing backlash from former President Trump for supporting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' (R) campaign against him. He said he had not. Massey, a DeSantis campaign representative, told “Fox News Sunday” host Shannon Bream whether he was worried about “the price he might pay” […]
Palestinian restaurant Ayat to throw free sabbath dinner after backlash over ‘river to the sea’ menu listing
The owner of a Palestinian restaurant chain that came under fire for its inflammatory menu header “From the River to the Sea'' is hosting a free Shabbat dinner on Friday to thank Jewish customers for their support and to foster community. ing. Restaurateur Abdul Elenani, 31, runs Ayat, a popular chain of Palestinian restaurants named […]
Cyprus faces backlash over use of British bases to bomb Houthis | Cyprus
The Cypriot government is facing growing criticism that British military bases on the island are being used by British and American forces to carry out airstrikes against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. President Nicos Christodoulides has been accused by activists of turning a blind eye to the risks the EU's easternmost nation could face if […]
SEC, Gensler face bipartisan backlash over X account hack
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler said after the agency's social media accounts were hacked last week and falsely claimed to have approved several much-anticipated Bitcoin investment funds. It faces bipartisan political backlash. The SEC ultimately approved an exchange-traded fund (ETF) to hold Bitcoin about 24 hours later, but the agency's high-profile blunder […]