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Groping of Claudia Sheinbaum Sparks Backlash

Incident with Mexican leader strikes a chord: 'All of us women can be assaulted at any moment'

(Newser) - The public groping of Mexico's first female president has provoked widespread outrage in the nation, particularly among women. The incident , which occurred Tuesday as Claudia Sheinbaum walked through a crowd, was captured on video . It shows a man attempting to kiss her neck and grope her from behind. The...

Artist Says Auschwitz Arch on Parade Float Was a Mistake

It appeared on Catholic's school float in Halloween parade in Pennsylvania

(Newser) - A Halloween parade float made for a Catholic school in Pennsylvania sparked outrage after it featured a replica of the infamous "Arbeit Macht Frei" arch from Auschwitz, prompting swift apologies from both the artist behind the project and church officials. Artist Galen Shelly, tasked with creating a float for...

Boebert Takes Heat Over Halloween Costume

Outfit and sign mocked Mexicans over ICE raids

(Newser) - Lauren Boebert's choice of Halloween costume hasn't landed well with Latino groups. A photo of the Colorado congresswoman surfaced online showing her in a Mexican-themed outfit, complete with sombrero, reports the Denver Post . But the kicker came with the sign she was holding, which made reference to the...

Jamie Lee Curtis Talks Fallout Over Charlie Kirk Discussion
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Jamie Lee Curtis Talks Fallout Over Charlie Kirk Discussion

In today's world, 'you cannot hold 2 ideas at the same time'

(Newser) - Jamie Lee Curtis has spent nearly five decades in the spotlight, but her latest headlines haven't been for her acting—they've been for her surprising reaction to the assassination of Charlie Kirk. In a new interview with Variety , Curtis reflects on the backlash she received after expressing empathy...

Jodi Picoult Play Yanked From School Right Before Showtime

Indiana students, parents, author protest decision to pull musical based on novel Between the Lines

(Newser) - An Indiana high school abruptly canceled its production of a musical based on a Jodi Picoult novel, sparking accusations of censorship from the author and disappointment among students and parents. Students at Mississinewa High School in Gas City, Indiana, were set to perform an adaptation of Between the Lines , a...

Kid Rock Faces Backlash Over Use of the R-Word

Special Olympics would really like him to stop

(Newser) - The Special Olympics has publicly urged Kid Rock to renounce the use of the "R-word" after the musician used the slur during a recent appearance on Fox News. The comment came during Friday's episode of Jesse Watters Primetime, when Kid Rock—real name Robert Ritchie—joked that he...

Southwest's New Snack Plan Raises Allergy Anger

Worried travelers warn pistachios served in premium seats could trigger severe reactions

(Newser) - Southwest Airlines is facing criticism after announcing it will serve pistachios in premium seats next year, alarming passengers with tree nut allergies and parents of kids with such allergies. The announcement, made via Instagram in mid-October, drew hundreds of concerned comments, with many questioning why the airline would introduce a...

Critics Slam Bataclan Series for Being 'Indecent'

They don't love that TV drama was filmed at site of terror attack, though some survivors are OK with it

(Newser) - The director behind a new TV drama re-creating the 2015 Bataclan terror attack is pushing back against claims that filming inside the Paris concert hall was "indecent." Jean-Xavier de Lestrade, who took home an Oscar for best documentary feature in 2002 for Murder on a Sunday Morning, argues...

Prince Andrew Pays Equivalent of a Peppercorn for Fancy Digs

Critics want disgraced prince out of Royal Lodge near Windsor after more Epstein revelations

(Newser) - The latest chapter in the saga haunting the House of Windsor could be called "The Prince and the Peppercorn." Prince Andrew, who recently relinquished his formal titles after new revelations about his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, is under pressure to vacate the royal digs where...

Confederate Statue Returns to DC After 2020 Toppling

DC lawmaker says Albert Pike 'represents the worst of the Confederacy'

(Newser) - A controversial statue honoring Confederate general Albert Pike, which was toppled and set on fire during the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests, has been restored and reinstalled in Washington, DC's Judiciary Square. The move follows a prior announcement by the National Park Service, which cited "federal responsibilities under...

Voracious AI Data Centers Met With Backlash Around the Globe

Communities blame power outages, water shortages on tech giants' facilities

(Newser) - As the race to build artificial intelligence accelerates, data centers are springing up worldwide, sparking backlash from Ireland to Mexico over blackouts, water shortages, and secrecy, the New York Times reports. More than half the world's 1,244 largest data centers now operate outside the United States, with hundreds...

Reaction to White House Demo Firm: 'Shame on You!'

Online critics slam Maryland contractor as Trump pursues $250M White House ballroom addition

(Newser) - A Maryland demolition company has found itself at the center of public outrage after it began tearing down part of the White House's East Wing to make room for President Trump's proposed $250 million ballroom. Dozens of one-star reviews flooded Aceco LLC's Google page in a matter...

Boston Eatery's Mob Mugshots Aren't Going Over Well

Locals say pics of Whitey Bulger, Stephen Flemmi at Savin Bar & Kitchen cross a line

(Newser) - A Boston restaurant's decision to display mugshots of notorious mobsters Whitey Bulger and Stephen Flemmi has stirred up a storm in the city's Dorchester neighborhood. The photos, installed at Savin Bar & Kitchen as part of a recent renovation featured on Gordon Ramsay's reality show Secret Service,...

Treasury Staffers Get Warning as WH Ballroom Build Begins

Treasury employees, whose offices are next to White House, told no pictures during East Wing demolition

(Newser) - The Treasury Department has directed its employees to avoid photographing or sharing images of construction at the White House's East Wing, following a wave of viral photos showing demolition for President Trump's planned $250 million ballroom. Treasury staff, whose offices neighbor the site, received an internal email warning...

Library Director Fired After Book Controversy to Get $700K

Library director in Wyoming reaches settlement with Campbell County

(Newser) - A Wyoming county will pay $700,000 to a former library director to settle a lawsuit after a furor over books with LGBTQ+ and sexual themes. Campbell County agreed to the payout for Terri Lesley, who claims she was fired because she refused to remove certain books deemed offensive...

Halloween Display at Sheriff's House Sparks Controversy

Some skeletons wore ICE shirts; others had sombreros on

(Newser) - Many a lawn is peppered with skeletons at this time of year. The ones in an Alabama sheriff's yard, however, are garnering national attention. AL.com reports that a neighbor posted a photo of Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch's Halloween display on Facebook on Tuesday, showing three...

Zach Bryan, Homeland Security Clash Over ICE Song Lyrics

Country singer defends tune about immigration raids amid heated online backlash

(Newser) - Country music heavyweight Zach Bryan has landed in the crosshairs of the Department of Homeland Security after previewing a new song that references ICE immigration raids, reports the Guardian . A snippet that Bryan posted online includes pointed lyrics about law enforcement and children left frightened by raids, leading DHS...

State AG Hopeful's Own Words Made Him 'Sick to My Stomach'

Dem Jay Jones apologizes as messages emerge on '2 bullets to the head' for ex-GOP Virginia lawmaker

(Newser) - Jay Jones, the Democratic nominee for Virginia attorney general, faced strong criticism Friday night after text messages from 2022 emerged in which he suggested then-state House Speaker Todd Gilbert deserved "two bullets to the head." The texts, first reported by the National Review and confirmed by the...

Big-Name Comics Face Backlash Over Saudi Fest

Critics, including other comedians, call out comics for performing in Riyadh amid rights concerns

(Newser) - A wave of criticism has hit top comedians like Dave Chappelle, Pete Davidson, Louis CK, and Bill Burr for joining a Saudi government-backed comedy festival , as the kingdom faces renewed scrutiny for human rights abuses, recent executions, and the killing of journalists. The event, part of Saudi Arabia's...

Eisner Questions Disney After Kimmel Suspension

Former CEO criticizes former company's response to political pressure over Kimmel's Kirk remarks

(Newser) - It's been almost a year and a half since Michael Eisner posted anything on his X account, but this week the ex-Disney CEO broke his silent streak, criticizing his former company's leadership for its decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show on ABC, which Disney owns....

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