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Politics - The Hill
Putin name-checks Trump at BRICS summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin name-checked former President Trump at this week’s BRICS summit and seemingly welcomed the Republican nominee’s desire to end the Russian-Ukraine war. “What Mr. ...40 minutes ago - Donald Trump -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Hasan Minhaj addresses 'dorky controversy' in new Netflix special, 'Off With His Head'
The comedian addresses a controversy spurred by a New Yorker article last year, and the nexus of politics and race, particularly when it comes to a group he calls "Beige-istan," in his new stand-up ...2 days ago - Netflix -
Top stories - NBC News
Hasan Minhaj addresses fact-checking controversy in new Netflix special
In his new Netflix special, Hasan Minhaj touched on the fact-checked jokes scandal that led to him losing his job as the new host of the “The Daily Show.”6 hours ago - Netflix -
Top stories - CBS News
DOJ sends warning to Elon Musk's PAC over checks to voters
The DOJ sent a letter to Elon Musk's America PAC, warning that the $1 million checks he's giving to registered voters may violate federal law. According to the PAC's website, Musk is randomly ...8 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Trump slams Harris, former chief of staff while campaigning with controversial allies
Former President Donald Trump campaigned Wednesday in the battleground state of Georgia with two controversial allies. Tucker Carlson and Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene joined the rally where ...8 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - BBC News
New football regulator to be given power to tackle controversial 'parachute payments'
"Strengthened" legislation to establish an independent football regulator for the elite men's game in England is set to be introduced to parliament by the government.23 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
"Mornings Memory": How a selfie turned Kenny G into a controversial figure in 2014
On this day 10 years ago, smooth jazz musician Kenny G sparked controversy when a selfie he tweeted during a pro-democracy protest in Hong Kong caused an international stir.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Georgia Supreme Court won't step in to reinstate controversial election rules
The rules passed by the Georgia State Election Board included one that would require ballots be hand-counted.Yesterday -
Politics - CBS News
Harris claims Trump lost manufacturing jobs. Is that true? Here's a fact check.
Harris often cites accurate figures but omits that the pandemic caused manufacturing job losses in Trump's final year in office.3 days ago - Donald Trump -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Georgia-Texas controversy: Is it more important to get a call right or follow procedure?
Ironically, the call that went against Georgia and for Texas wound up helping the Bulldogs and hurting the Longhorns.3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Conspiracy theories and a $1m check: a night at Elon Musk’s surreal election giveaway
Musk’s latest ploy to assist Trump to win the US election has been to give away $1m every day to a member of the public. US politics live – latest updates Standing before a large US flag, ...3 days ago -
Sports - The New York Times
Arch Manning Is at the Center of Texas’ New Quarterback Controversy
The Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian opened up a can of worms he was desperate to avoid, a columnist for The Athletic writes.3 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Fantasy Football Pulse Check: Was Amari Cooper the key to Bills' passing game?
Amari Cooper had an excellent performance in his first game as a Buffalo Bill. Fantasy football analyst Tera Roberts examines his addition's effects.3 days ago - Fantasy Football -
World - Financial Times
Keir Starmer flies into controversy and Japan goes to the polls
Samoa hosts Commonwealth heads of government meeting, IMF reports on global growth and Japan holds snap election4 days ago - Japan -
Sports - The New York Times
They Smash Chestnuts as a Sport. Then Controversy Hit.
World Conker Championships is a light-hearted event that has attracted contestants from all over the globe. This year, a cheating scandal took it by storm.4 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Psychologist behind controversial "Stanford Prison Experiment" dies at 91
Stanford University says the psychologist behind the controversial "Stanford Prison Experiment" has died.5 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Man Utd used anger as fuel - Ten Hag on controversial Brentford goal
Manchester United boss Erik Ten Hag says his side used their "anger as fuel" to comeback from a goal down after Brentford's "unfair" opener was given in their 2-1 win over the visitors in the ...5 days ago -
Tech - ABC News
‘Kindness’ influencers on TikTok give money to strangers. Why is that controversial?
A wave of influencers on TikTok and other social media platforms have started specializing in a trend they call “kindness content,” which usually entails recording a charitable act like giving ...6 days ago - Tiktok -
Top stories - NBC News
How votes get counted and reported on election night — and how NBC News gathers and checks the data
A network of reporters and voting experts gather results from thousands of jurisdictions, checking all of it for anomalies before viewers and readers see the data.6 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Fact-checking claims about California's Proposition 36: What it means for drug arrests
CBS News California takes a closer look at the drug component of the high-profile Proposition 36 to fact-check claims about the ballot measure from supporters and opponents.6 days ago - California -
Top stories - ABC News
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed by IDF, Israel says
The Israeli foreign minister said Thursday that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was among three people killed in an operation in the Gaza Strip.6 days ago - Israel -
Politics - The Hill
Statistical controversy is no crime
Collecting data and summarizing them with statistics is less straightforward than many believe.October 17 -
Sports - ESPN
Niners check SB tape, 'moved on' from Chiefs loss
As the San Francisco 49ers began preparation for this week's game against the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs, they had no choice but to turn on and relive their devastating loss in Super Bowl LVIII.October 17 - NFL -
Top stories - ABC News
Georgia judge invalidates more controversial election rules
A Georgia judge determined that seven new rules passed by the GOP-controlled state election board were "unlawful and void."October 16 -
Top stories - CBS News
Georgia judge invalidates controversial new state election rules
The seven rules thrown out by a Georgia judge include one that required the number of ballots be hand-counted after the close of polls.October 16 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Lions have checked in on trade for Haason Reddick: report
Haason Reddick's Jets holdout continues, and it could possibly result in him getting traded.October 16 - NFL -
Top stories - CBS News
Massachusetts restaurant threatened after Nazi uniforms controversy
A Hudson, Massachusetts restaurant apologized for serving World War II reenactors dressed as Nazis. Then the threats came.October 16 -
Top stories - BBC News
Victoria's Secret show returns with Kate Moss and Tyra Banks after controversy
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show was axed in 2019 after low ratings and criticism that it was sexist.October 16 -
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Sports - ESPN
George has bone bruise in left knee, 76ers say
Paul George is scheduled for more tests Tuesday, but 76ers coach Nick Nurse said so far, his hyperextended left knee "checks out OK."October 15 -
Top stories - BBC News
Actor says Trump 'should be grateful' for controversial film
The Apprentice, which focuses on Trump's early years as a real estate tycoon, is released this week.October 15 - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Extra check coming to some Social Security recipients in November: Here's why
These two-check months happen a few times each year.October 15 -
World - ABC News
World conkers tournament investigates claims of cheating with steel chestnut
The World Conker Championships says it's investigating allegations of cheating after this year’s men’s winner was found to have a steel chestnut in his pocketOctober 15 -
Politics - The Hill
What to know about California's controversial new law aimed at preventing gas price spikes
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Monday signed into law a controversial slate of plans to tighten fuel refinery storage rules in an effort to prevent future fuel shortages and price spikes at ...October 14 - California -
World - The Guardian
Italy sends first asylum seekers to Albania under controversial pact
Men from countries deemed safe are transferred to Albania to have asylum claims processed . The first people to be intercepted at sea by the Italian navy under a controversial migration deal with ...October 14 -
Top stories - CBS News
Some Social Security beneficiaries will get an extra November check
Some Social Security beneficiaries will receive an extra payment next month. Here's who will get the extra checks and why.October 14 -
World - The Guardian
Donald Trump pens 1am screed against controversial biopic The Apprentice
Former president calls film about his rise in real estate in 1970s and 80s a ‘politically disgusting hatchet job’. Donald Trump railed against a just released biopic about his life in a social ...October 14 - Donald Trump -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Canadiens: Bergevin's Controversial Call About Jean Béliveau
Marc Bergevin's reign at the helm of the Montreal Canadiens had its ups and downs but one particular call was puzzling to say the least.October 13