CULLIP: Zyn Outcry Exposes Anti-Smoking Orgs Fighting To Protect Cigs From Competition
In January, Democratic New York Sen. Chuck Schumer called The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered an investigation into a product called Zyn, citing concerns about its marketing and health effects. Zyn is a brand of nicotine pouches that resemble small tea bags and contain nicotine-infused plant-based fibers. It is unsmoked, contains no tobacco, […]
Panera Bread owner who donated to California Gov. Newsom to hike wages after outcry
The billionaire donor to California Governor Gavin Newsom, who operates about 20 Panera Bread stores in the state, has reportedly exempted his company from new minimum wage laws. In response to the backlash, the company is raising wages for its employees. Greg Flynn, commercial real estate investor and founder of Flynn Restaurant Group, the nation’s […]
Notorious B.I.G. mural outside Brooklyn weed dispensary saved after outcry
A beloved mural of the late rap legend Notorious B.I.G. will have an afterlife – just days after it was painted over at the behest of state regulators. Emerald, a Bushwick marijuana dispensary, sparked a heated controversy last week after a passerby noticed that the owner had blacked out a painting of a young Biggie […]
Greece poised to legalize same-sex marriage despite Orthodox outcry
Greece is poised to legalize same-sex marriage nationwide, despite an urgent warning from the Greek Orthodox Church. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, an ostensibly centre-right politician, is relying on a coalition of left-wing MPs to force the bill through next week without support from the main faction of his New Democracy party. There is. The […]
Outcry in China and Hong Kong after Lionel Messi returns from injury in time for Japan match | Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi’s appearance in Japan, days after remaining on the bench for the much-anticipated game in Hong Kong, sparked condemnation from Chinese state media, Hong Kong politicians and fans. Many in Hong Kong were disappointed when the 36-year-old Argentine did not appear on the field in a packed crowd on Sunday against Inter Miami. Fans […]
‘Gay Christ’ poster sparks outcry in Spain as some say depiction of Jesus looks ‘homoerotic’
A poster in the southern Spanish city of Seville depicting a young, handsome Jesus wearing only a loincloth has caused a storm on social media. Some labeled it an insult to the image of Christ, while others posted vile comments and memes making fun of the image. The poster, painted by internationally known Seville artist […]
Auction of Nelson Mandela’s belongings suspended after outcry from South Africa heritage agency | Nelson Mandela
A planned auction of dozens of works of art belonging to Nelson Mandela has been suspended pending a court application for a permanent halt, a group that protects South Africa’s cultural heritage has announced. The online auction was launched on February 24 by the New York-based Guernsey auction house in collaboration with Dr. Makaziwe Mandela, […]