Controversial Trump Nominees

Giant hand's removal from top of building is stirring controversy

The removal of a highly controversial giant hand from the roof of a Wellington, New Zealand building is itself proving controversial.

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.

Sports - The New York Times - October 20

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."

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.

Sports - The New York Times - October 21

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 election

World - Financial Times - October 20

Controversial lithium mine gets Biden approval

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Lithium mining project approved despite concerns over wildflower The Biden administration this week gave final approval to a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Post endorsement controversy sparks staff resignations, protests

A decision by The Washington Post to not endorse a candidate for president in next week's election is sparking vocal protests and resignations from some staffers. Post publisher and CEO William ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Megyn Kelly presses Sheehy on gunshot wound controversy

Podcast host Megyn Kelly pressed Republican Montana Senate candidate and former Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy about a gunshot wound he claims he received in open combat during a Friday interview. Throughout ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

Controversial Australian Olympic breaker Rachael Gunn retires from competition

Australian breaker Rachael Gunn has told a Sydney radio station that she plans to retire from competition just three months after her unconventional routine at the Paris Olympics led to her being ...

Sports - ABC News - November 6

Florida's school cellphone ban stokes controversy in Parkland

More states are looking to ban phones during class.

Cop29: what are carbon credits and why are they so controversial?

Once heavily scorned because of fraud and poor outcomes, carbon trading is likely to be high on the agenda in Baku. For the next two weeks, countries will gather on the shores of the Caspian Sea in ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

5 of RFK Jr.'s most controversial views

President-elect Trump's decision to nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary will put some of the former independent presidential candidate's most controversial ...

Politics - The Hill - 1 hour ago

Pro Football Hall of Fame trims senior nominees down to 31: Three former quarterbacks make the cut

These former players are one step closer to Canton

Sports - CBS Sports - October 22

MTV EMAs to honor Busta Rhymes. Taylor is the leading nominee and Rita Ora is hosting

Taylor Swift came out top at the 2024 MTV EMAs, walking away with best artist, best U.S. act, best live act and best video for “Fortnight” (featuring Post Malone)

Entertainment - ABC News - 4 days ago

EU top diplomat nominee strongly backs Ukraine and underlines China's links to the war

The nominee for the European Union's next top diplomat says the bloc must commit to Ukraine for the long-haul even as the war's costs mount

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Pete Hegseth: US army veteran, Fox News firebrand and now defence secretary nominee

Iraq and Afghanistan veteran gained notoriety by blaming ‘wokeness’ for US military failures. Now he is set to be in charge

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

‘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 ...

Tech - ABC News - October 18

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 ...

Psychologist behind controversial "Stanford Prison Experiment" dies at 91

Stanford University says the psychologist behind the controversial "Stanford Prison Experiment" has died.

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.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

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.

"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.

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.

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.”

'Made in Mexico' trade controversy is provoking another kind of border war

Chinese and European companies that manufactured in China are moving to Mexico, with billions invested in new trade strategies, and political battles to come.

Business - CNBC - October 25

Late VAR controversy sees Man United lose again

Jarrod Bowen converted a last-gasp penalty to lift West Ham United to a 2-1 Premier League victory over Manchester United in a fluctuating clash between two struggling sides on Sunday.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

A history of violence: how has Chris Brown survived so much controversy?

A shocking new documentary lays out the many allegations of abuse against the star, from attacking Rihanna to a claim of sexual assault on Diddy’s yacht. On 30 December 2020, Jane Doe, a ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

How recent comments and controversies on both sides influence voters

As both parties face backlash and public scrutiny, recent remarks by Biden and comments from a comedian at a Trump rally have become focal points in the final week before the election. John ...

Eye Opener: President Biden's controversial comment threatens to undermine Harris' message

A controversial comment from President Biden threatens to undermine Kamala Harris' closing argument on unity and getting things done. Also, former President Trump does some damage control after ...

Vice President Harris addresses President Biden's controversial remarks

With just five days to Election Day, Vice President Harris addressed President Biden's controversial remarks, separating herself from his language as she campaigned in Wisconsin.

Tony Hinchcliffe makes his name amid 'garbage' controversy

Tony Hinchcliffe was a relative unknown to the world of politics before he told a series of off-color jokes about Puerto Rico and Latinos at former President Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Eagles' Saquon Barkley's controversial fumble leads to Trayvon Walker touchdown for Jaguars

Barkley appeared to be down, but the review was ruled a fumble

Sports - CBS Sports - November 3

Mexico's High Court Fails to Block Controversial Judicial Overhaul

President Claudia Sheinbaum says she won’t comply with any ruling made by the Supreme Court over a judicial system shake-up.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 5

Controversial bill to reinterpret New Zealand’s founding document reaches parliament

The widely criticised bill aims to redefine Treaty of Waitangi principles that guide relations between Māori and ruling authorities. New Zealand’s Treaty of Waitangi explained in 30 seconds A ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

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