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Belgian comic book withdrawn amid outrage over racist depictions
Publisher ‘profoundly sorry’ for hurt caused by Spirou and the Blue Gorgon as it recalls 30,000 copies from shops. A comic book has been withdrawn from sale by its Belgian publisher after an outcry ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
Obama says ‘you can count on Kamala’ at Philadelphia rally – as it happened
This blog is closing now, thanks for following along. You can find all of our US elections coverage here . . Outcry over Trump’s hint at ‘little secret’ with House Republicans Share your ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Trump campaign faces growing outrage over racist rhetoric at MSG
As the Trump campaign faces growing backlash over racist rhetoric made by guest speakers at his rally in New York City, Vice President Kamala Harris is pouncing on the opportunity, putting out new ...Politics - NBC News - October 29 -
Depiction of Kamala Harris in Halloween parade decried as racist
Some participants in a Halloween parade in Mount Pleasant, Westmoreland County, are being heavily criticized for their float's depiction of Harris.Politics - CBS News - October 31 -
Trump seeks to disavow comic’s racist jokes at Madison Square Garden rally
Ex-president said Tony Hinchcliffe, who called Puerto Rico ‘an island of garbage’, ‘probably’ shouldn’t have been at rally. US elections 2024 – live updates The Republican presidential ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Children's book by chef Jamie Oliver is withdrawn after criticism from Indigenous Australians
A children’s book written by British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has been withdrawn from sale after it was criticized for causing offense to Indigenous AustraliansWorld - ABC News - November 10 -
Children's book by chef Jamie Oliver is withdrawn after criticism from Indigenous Australians
A children’s book written by British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has been withdrawn from sale after it was criticized for causing offense to Indigenous AustraliansEntertainment - ABC News - November 10 -
Washington Post loses more than 200,000 subscribers over endorsement outrage: Report
The Washington Post has lost more than 200,000 digital subscriptions since its decision not to endorse a candidate in this year's presidential election, according to a report by NPR citing two ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
'Venom 3' slinks to $51 million, lowest opening weekend of comic book trilogy
“Venom: The Last Dance” is No. 1 at the box office, but the comic book film fell significantly short of expectations.Top stories - NBC News - October 28 -
Quentin Tarantino Loves Joker 2, Says It's A "F*** You" To Comic Book Fans
Todd Phillips' Joker: Folie à Deux may have flopped in theaters , but it's won the heart of at least one prominent director. Quentin Tarantino has come out in support of the Joker sequel, which ...Tech - GameSpot - October 29 -
International outrage over sentencing of 45 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong
Human rights groups concerned after handing down of sentences of up to 10 years. Governments and human rights groups have expressed concern and outrage at the sentencing of 45 pro-democracy ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Jamie Oliver Pulls Children’s Book Amid Criticism of Insensitivity
The celebrity chef’s second children’s book, “Billy and the Epic Escape,” faced accusations that it stereotyped First Nations people in Australia.World - The New York Times - November 11 -
New 960-Page DC Versus Marvel Comics Omnibus Is Already Over $40 Off At Amazon
If you miss the days when DC and Marvel superheroes regularly crossed over into each other's universes, you'll be happy to learn those epic clashes have returned thanks to a massive new ...Tech - GameSpot - November 4 -
Anger grows over racist remarks about Puerto Ricans at Trump rally
Republicans join Kamala Harris and Joe Biden in condemning comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s comments. Outrage is continuing to mount following the racist anti-Puerto Rican remarks at Donald Trump ’s ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
Bentancur set for lengthy ban over alleged racist remark about teammate
Tottenham midfielder faces minimum six-game ban FA had charged Bentancur for Son Heung-min comment Tottenham are resigned to Rodrigo Bentancur being given a lengthy ban of at least six matches ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
Santa Monica mother calls for increased security after racist texts sent to Black students
A racist text message was sent to thousands of Black individuals nationwide the day after the election.Top stories - NBC News - November 12 -
Expanding the College Football Playoff has only inflated, not tempered, weekly outrage over rankings
Brett Yormark and Greg Sankey of the Big 12 and SEC, respectively, have aired grievances about the CFP's processSports - CBS Sports - Yesterday -
Anti-racism campaigner’s London book events cancelled amid threat of far-right violence
Freedom of speech groups alarmed after events to promote book by Hope Not Hate employee are called off. Hanif Kureishi, Billy Bragg and freedom of speech groups have voiced alarm after a number of ...World - The Guardian - 16 hours ago -
Bill Clinton book describes ‘frustration’ over Monica Lewinsky affair questions
In new memoir Citizen, Clinton acknowledges he has not directly apologized to Lewinsky over White House affair . Bill Clinton, the former US president, has written of his “frustration” at being ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
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Protests in France over Gaza war amid soccer match with Israel
Protesters marched Wednesday night in France against the war in Gaza amid Thursday's soccer match between the French national team and Israel. While the march was peaceful, tensions are high on the ...Top stories - CBS News - November 14 -
Fears mount over Trump’s second term amid flurry of shock selections
Dismay as president-elect picks Matt Gaetz as attorney general and Tulsi Gabbard and Pete Hegseth for key roles. Fears that Donald Trump’s second presidency will be more extreme than his first have ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
House Ethics Committee meeting canceled amid firestorm over Gaetz report
The House Ethics Committee has canceled its meeting set for Friday morning, two sources confirmed to The Hill, as the panel faces increased pressure to release its report into former Rep. Matt ...Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
All eyes on House Ethics Committee amid controversy over Gaetz report
All eyes will be locked on the House Ethics Committee this week as it weighs whether to release its report into former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) following his nomination by President-elect Trump to ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
House Ethics Committee to meet Wednesday amid debate over Gaetz report
Members of the House Ethics Committee will meet Wednesday, a source confirmed to The Hill, as the panel weighs whether it should release its report into former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), whom ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Boeing Will Lay Off Over 2,500 Workers Amid Turnaround Effort
The job cuts, part of a 17,000-strong employee reduction, will hit workers in Washington, Oregon, South Carolina and Missouri.Business - Inc. - 4 days ago -
What to know amid escalating tensions with Russia over war in Ukraine
John Sullivan, a former U.S. ambassador to Russia under the Biden and Trump administrations, speaks with "CBS Mornings" about the potential impact of the use of U.S. ATACMS missiles by Ukraine, ...Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
Kyiv on edge amid fears over possible Russian strike
Air raid sirens sounded across Kyiv on Wednesday as Ukraine's capital prepared for a possible Russian airstrike that did not come. The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv had already announced it was closing ...Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Leasehold reforms set out amid concerns over delays
Campaigners say the overhaul is welcome but will not come fast enough to help existing leaseholds.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Gaetz has withdrawn, but Democrats will keep pushing for release of ethics report
Even though Gaetz has withdrawn from consideration to be Trump's attorney general, Democrats will continue to try to force the Ethics Committee to release its report..Top stories - ABC News - Yesterday -
Democrats Took Over a Bucks County School Board, but Still Ban Some Books
Democrats swept a school board election in Bucks County after Republicans instituted book bans and other changes. But the right-wing “parental rights” movement has left an indelible mark.Top stories - The New York Times - October 27 -
Haruki Murakami: ‘My books have been criticised so much over the years, I don’t pay much attention’
As his new novel is published, the acclaimed author discusses complexity, writing female characters and meeting his fans. • Read about the rise of Japanese fiction in Britain . The City and Its ...World - The Guardian - 13 hours ago
