Uber Eats removes peanut butter joke after outrage
An Uber Eats commercial about forgetfulness has sparked a reaction from allergy research groups and others over a portion of the ad that features a man eating peanut butter forgetting he has a peanut allergy. Food delivery company Uber Eats paid about 100 million yen $14 million It will appear as a one-minute spot during […]
Thousands of minority Serbs voice outrage at Kosovo’s ban on Serbian currency
Kosovo displays weapons seized after recent siege Kosovo on Monday (September 25) called on Serbia to hand over all those involved in a gunfight between Kosovo police and Serb armed groups that left four people dead in the country’s restive north. . (Reuters) Thousands of Kosovo’s Serb minority protested against the ban on Serbian currency, […]
Build-A-Bear’s ‘after dark’ sexy animals sparks outrage
This is a bear attack. Build-A-Bear’s stuffed animals are targeted at “kids,” and some critics have suggested that some of them wear bikinis, others wear Hugh Hefner-style robes and pour champagne. They are criticizing the company for being so kind. The St. Louis, Missouri-based toy company has released risqué accessories for its stuffed bears as […]
Delta to debut ‘premium’ airport lounges — just months after outrage over Sky Club clampdown
Delta Air Lines has announced plans to introduce a higher-end private airport lounge, just months after infuriating travelers by cracking down on Sky Club access. The first of Delta Air Lines’ newest “premium” lounges is scheduled to open in June at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, the Atlanta-based airline announced. press release Published […]
Video allegedly showing five trans players playing in women’s volleyball game sparks outrage
Five transgender players reportedly dominated a recent women’s university volleyball match in Canada, sparking outrage online, including from tennis great Martina Navratilova. canada website Video posted by Level News Three trans players were seen playing for the Seneca Sting and two trans players for the Centennial Colts during a game on January 24 last month. […]
House panel demands records from agency overseeing Biden’s AI plan after censorship outrage
The House Judiciary Committee has issued subpoenas to Biden administration officials running an artificial intelligence research program to combat online “misinformation.” This would also help social media giants censor Americans’ free speech. Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) said in a Tuesday letter obtained exclusively by the Post that the National Science Foundation (NSF) has given […]
GOP’s border bill outrage underscores a political shift
The proposed border security deal, announced after long and arduous negotiations in the Senate, stumbled at the gate. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) declared the push “dead on arrival.” In the Senate, which is typically more tolerant of bipartisan moderation than the House, at least 19 Republican senators have vowed to vote against the bill. […]
McDonald’s CEO says fast food chain will focus on affordability amid outrage over menu hikes
The fast food chain calls it an “authentic cheeseburger” and it costs 109 baht (Viral Press). McDonald’s CEO acknowledged Monday that the fast-food giant’s sales have fallen due to menu price hikes that went unnoticed by customers. The Chicago-based chain, which has come under heavy criticism for its Big Mac combos that cost nearly $18, […]
NYPD releases migrant raid photos as soft on crime city leaders face national outrage
New York City police arrested a gang of undocumented immigrant thieves early Monday as authorities crack down on a Venezuelan gang involved in dozens of robberies and shocking assaults on NYPD officers that went viral last week. City leaders then had local reporters present to cover the issue and shared photos online hours before announcing […]
NHL All-Star Game anthem singer wears pro-Palestinian attire, sparks outrage: ‘Mind-boggling’
The NHL has come under fire after singer Kiana Ledé wore pro-Palestinian costumes while singing the U.S. national anthem at the league’s All-Star Game. The 26-year-old Los Angeles-based singer was invited by the NHL to sing the national anthem at the All-Star Game in Toronto. Lede, known for his support of Palestinians during the war […]