Noem insists ‘I love dogs’ amid puppy-shooting controversy
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) on Monday emphasized her love for dogs as she defended herself from an onslaught of criticism and ridicule over her new book’s revelation that she shot and killed a misbehaving dog years ago. . 1 month old puppy. In an interview on “CBS Mornings” on Monday, Noem continued her […]
Mets-Cubs series finale came with another umpire controversy
Another day, another questionable call in the Mets-Cubs series. More than 12 hours after the game-ending call controversy over a slide at home plate, the umpires at the Thursday matinee game at Citi Field appear to have missed another call after a slide, this time at second base. In the sixth inning, Pete Crowe Armstrong […]
How a billboard became an NBA controversy with Clippers, Mavericks
Nothing cheers up the NBA Playoffs like some good old-fashioned marquee drama. The controversy began Wednesday night before Game 5 of the first round playoff series between the Clippers and Mavericks, when a sign outside Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles read “From Dallas to Cancun.” An image has surfaced. The huge promotion, which travel site […]
Growing controversy over Biden’s Gaza pier fuels concerns over cost, security
JERUSALEM – The cost of a floating pier off the coast of the war-torn Gaza Strip, said to be aimed at delivering humanitarian aid to civilians trapped in the central and northern Palestinian enclaves, has soared. After the construction of Jerusalem, controversy arose. This week it was revealed that the project will cost the US […]
Peter Daszak testifying: The man behind EcoHealth Alliance and the COVID-19 origins controversy
British epidemiologist Peter Daszak, president of EcoHealth Alliance, will appear before a House panel Wednesday morning to testify regarding his role in determining the origins of COVID-19. The public hearing is the latest development in the multiyear investigation into Daszak and his organization, EcoHealth Alliance, for their work on bat coronaviruses in Wuhan, China, that […]
Enhanced Games founder calls for ‘reform’ after Chinese swimmers’ PED controversy
of world anti-doping agency (Wada) announced that 23 Chinese swimmers have been allowed to compete in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics despite testing positive for banned substances. WADA ruled that the athletes could compete because they had been “inadvertently exposed to the substance due to contamination” (as the Chinese Doping Agency initially claimed). This isn’t the […]
Breanna Stewart talks WNBA, Caitlin Clark salary controversy
Brianna Stewart takes a long-term view when it comes to WNBA compensation. WNBA salary levels have been in the news lately, as star No. 1 draft pick Caitlin Clark enters the league with a salary of just $76,000 a year, and while that total is making people angry, , some argue that this is reasonable […]
Utah school district in ‘furry’ controversy issues new statement promising to take all allegations of harassment ‘very seriously’
A Utah school district embroiled in a controversy over student furries (people who identify as animals, dress like animals, and imitate animal behavior) has changed its stance in recent days. I changed it a little. As recently as Thursday, the school was denying the existence of furries, but now insists it takes all allegations of […]
JK Rowling defends pediatrician told to avoid public transit amid gender study controversy: ‘Follow the money’
“Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling has banned public transportation after backlash for her role in a major study that revealed a lack of evidence supporting the effectiveness of gender care for minors. Defended a prominent British pediatrician who was reportedly unable to move around the institution. “‘Follow the money’ may be a conspiracy theorist’s cliché, […]
Biden slams WNBA “pay gap” Caitlin Clark salary controversy
Caitlin Clark’s WNBA salary has received widespread attention, along with President Joe Biden’s salary. “Women in sports continue to push new boundaries and inspire us all. But now we are facing a crisis in which women, even the best, are not getting the compensation they deserve. It’s time to give our daughters the same opportunities […]