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Raygun quits competitive breakdancing over backlash to her viral Olympics performance

Rachael "Raygun" Gunn has announced that her professional breakdancing career is over, citing the online reaction to her Paris Olympics performance.

Rally Backlash Puts Trump on the Defensive

Also, North Korean troops were deployed to help Russian forces. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

On TikTok, Some Grieved Liam Payne’s Death With Reaction Videos

In reaction videos, some users captured themselves learning about the young singer’s death in real time. At a time when the cameras are always rolling, it’s not so unusual.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 19

'Tax squeeze backlash' and Clarkson's health scare

Many papers lead with unease over Labour's maiden Budget, while others report on Jeremy Clarkson's health scare

Puerto Rican voters weigh in on Trump rally backlash

Nearly half a million Puerto Ricans live in Pennsylvania, comprising nearly 4% of the population of the largest battleground state. Will insensitive comments made by a comedian at a recent Trump ...

Trump facing backlash for remark about protecting women

Former President Donald Trump is facing criticism for a comment about women he made at a rally Wednesday night. "I'm going to do it whether the women like it or not. I'm going to protect them," ...

Netanyahu Faces Backlash for Firing Israel’s Defense Minister

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s dismissal of Yoav Gallant was seen as a risky step as Israel fights wars on two fronts. Opposition leaders said the move put national security at risk.

World - The New York Times - 2 hours ago

Raygun retires from breaking after Olympic backlash

Rachael Gunn said the level of scrutiny around her performance made it difficult to keep competing.

Maine dogs go viral for their autumn joy

Jody Hartman of Freeport, Maine, went viral for giving his pets the OK to run and jump through the autumn leaf piles.

5 memes and viral moments that defined the 2024 election

Vice President Harris, former President Trump, and other politicians have been the subject of viral memes during the election cycle, with highlights including "Brat summer," "childless cat ladies," ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Trump's claim of 'massive cheating' in Philadelphia rejected by officials

BBC Verify investigates claims spreading online questioning the integrity of the US election.

Ryder Cup risks fan backlash after hiking ticket prices to $750

The PGA of America is facing accusations of pricing out genuine golf fans after hiking up the cost of tickets to next year’s Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black to a staggering $750 (£574) per day.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

Australia PM faces backlash over new A$4.3m beach pad

The purchase comes months out from an election in which the cost of living and housing are key issues.

Trump's threat to deploy military against 'radical left' draws backlash

Former President Trump’s suggestion that U.S. troops could be used to go after “radical-left lunatics” following the presidential election has alarmed those in the military community and bolstered ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Malaysia Minister Braces for Backlash Over Fuel Subsidy Revamp

World - Yahoo News - October 20

France takes stake in Sanofi unit as part of €16bn sale to CD&R

Deal for consumer health arm faced political furore over ceding controlling stake to US private equity group

Business - Financial Times - October 21

Windfall tax backlash menaces Spain's green energy sector

World - Yahoo News - October 22

From Rupert Murdoch to Thom Yorke: the growing backlash to AI

Media mogul and leading artists join fight to stop tech firms using creative works for free as training data. It is an unlikely alliance: the billionaire media mogul Rupert Murdoch and a panoply of ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Bezos faces backlash at Washington Post over refusal to run Harris endorsement

Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein say decision ignores ‘threat Donald Trump poses to democracy’

Business - Financial Times - October 26

A New Business on Wall Street: Defending Against D.E.I. Backlash

Companies are conducting vulnerability assessments, compiling research reports and writing plans for what to do if their diversity efforts come under attack.

Business - The New York Times - October 27

Two hurricanes stir up voter backlash to Florida Republicans’ climate denialism

Destruction caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton bring climate crisis to top of mind, especially for young voters. The climate emergency was already a hot-button political issue in Florida long ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Backlash after comedian at Trump rally calls Puerto Rico 'island of garbage'

Republicans join Democrats to condemn Tony Hinchliffe for his comments at the New York event.

Trump Team Fears Damage From Racist Rally Remarks

The Trump campaign issued a rare statement distancing itself from a comedian’s offensive joke about Puerto Rico at his rally on Sunday, a sign that it was concerned about losing crucial votes.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

Statue of NBA star Dwyane Wade sparks fan backlash

Fans said the artwork depicting the NBA star looks more like actors Kelsey Grammer or Laurence Fishburne.

Trump accuses Harris of 'campaign of hate' amid backlash to his rally rhetoric

Former President Trump on Tuesday accused Vice President Harris of running a "campaign of hate" for the White House, even as he has called his opponents the “enemy from within” and as his allies ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

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