Divests Controversial

Oz, Trump’s Medicare Nominee, Pledges to Divest Interests in Health Care Stocks

The celebrity doctor said he would divest from his interests in many drug, medical and insurance companies, worth millions of dollars.

The New York Times - 4h

Trump appoints controversial NOAA head

This week, President Trump nominated atmospheric scientist Neil Jacobs to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. In Trump's first term, Jacobs was the agency's acting leader and ...

CBS News - Feb. 8

Newcastle score controversial goal against Birmingham

Watch as Joe Willock brings Newcastle United level against Birmingham City after a "very, very tight" goal-line decision in the FA Cup fourth round.

BBC News - Feb. 8

Subsidies halved for controversial Drax power station

The government has agreed a new subsidy arrangement with the controversial wood-burning Drax power station in north Yorkshire.

BBC News - Feb. 10

California city passes controversial homeless camping ban

The ordinance, which allows the city to fine those who help the homeless and makes it illegal for homeless people to camp on public property, was approved in a 6-1 vote after more than two hours of ...

The Hill - Feb. 12

Trump shrugs off controversy in Eric Adams case

President Trump on Friday shrugged off the resignations of top prosecutors involved in the case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, suggesting they all would have been dismissed anyway in the ...

The Hill - 5d

DOGE and Musk: The 5 biggest controversies so far

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has caused uproar almost from the moment of its inception. DOGE is not an official government department, despite its name. Only Congress can ...

The Hill - 1d

Donald Trump's NIH Pick Just Launched a Controversial Scientific Journal

The journal’s editorial board includes multiple scientists, such as Trump health nominees Jay Bhattacharya and Marty Makary, who opposed Covid public health measures.

Wired - Feb. 6

A controversial golf outfit and North Korea’s unique tourist attractions

One of basketball’s biggest stars had a big shock, North Korea reopened to tourism with an unusual itinerary, and the Super Bowl’s end zone will look a little different.

NBC News - Feb. 8

Is Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ Too Controversial for the Super Bowl?

After sweeping the Grammys on Sunday, Lamar’s ubiquitous Drake diss could be the centerpiece of the halftime show. That, it bears mentioning, is pretty strange.

The New York Times - Feb. 8

Vance proves pivotal in pushing through controversial Trump nominees

Vice President Vance has quickly become President Trump's liaison to the Senate, which has paid dividends as the GOP-led body moves to confirm even Trump's most controversial Cabinet picks. The ...

The Hill - Feb. 10

Germany's The Left party sees record gains since controversial vote

Yahoo News - Feb. 11

Trump Doubles Down on Controversial Gaza Plan While Meeting Jordan's King

President Trump met with Jordan's King Abdullah at the White House, where he defended his controversial plan to take over and rebuild Gaza. Abdullah said Jordan will take 2,000 children from Gaza ...

NBC News - Feb. 11

How did Tulsi Gabbard go from controversial to a likely Cabinet confirmation?

President Trump's nominee for director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, will soon face a final confirmation vote. She was seen as one of his more controversial picks but is now expected to ...

CBS News - Feb. 11

Where the Oscar Race Stands After ‘Emilia Pérez’ Controversy

“Emilia Pérez” is hobbled, “Anora” is revitalized and plenty remains up in the air ahead of the March 2 awards ceremony.

The New York Times - Feb. 12

Musk’s ‘efficiency’ agency site adds data from controversial rightwing thinktank

Website of ‘Doge’ includes information published by thinktank CEI, which claims to fight ‘climate alarmism’. Flanked by Donald Trump in the Oval Office this week, Elon Musk claimed his ...

The Guardian - Feb. 12

The Memo: Musk rivals Trump as most controversial figure on political stage

President Trump may be only the second most controversial person in his own administration. Three weeks into Trump’s second term, Elon Musk has taken center stage — as big of a villain for liberals ...

The Hill - Feb. 12

How RFK Jr. achieved his HHS confirmation after vaccine controversy

The Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services on Thursday. He faced questions over his past remarks on the efficacy of vaccines during his confirmation ...

CBS News - 6d

Why Anthony Mackie's role as Captain America is stirring controversy

Anthony Mackie taking on the role of Captain America, a fictional comic book character initially portrayed as a white man with blond hair and blue eyes, isn’t groundbreaking to comic books fans.

NBC News - 5d

Barcelona’s Flick backs VAR use in controversial win over Rayo Vallecano

The Barcelona manager Hansi Flick defended the use of the video assistant referees (VAR) after Rayo Vallecano were left fuming over a number of controversial decisions during Monday’s match in La ...

The Guardian - 1d

Zoe Saldaña responds to Karla Sofía Gascón controversy: 'We are responsible for everything we say'

Zoe Saldaña said the backlash against 'Emilia Pérez' co-star Karla Sofía Gascón makes her 'sad,' but she's still trying to experience the 'joy' of the film's achievements.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 6

Super Bowl: Eagles flagged for controversial pass interference favoring Chiefs on critical opening-drive gamble

We had an officiating controversy right off the bat at the Super Bowl. And, of course, it favored Chiefs.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 10

Selena Gomez says 'some of the magic has disappeared' amid 'Emilia Pérez' controversy

Selena Gomez addressed at the Santa Barbara Film Festival the controversy casting a shadow over her film 'Emilia Pérez.'

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 11

Live updates: Trump doubles down on controversial Gaza plan; Jordan's king rejects Palestinian displacement

President Trump met with King Abdullah II of Jordan on Tuesday, where he doubled down on a controversial proposal for the U.S. to take over the Gaza Strip amid pressure he's putting on neighboring ...

The Hill - Feb. 11

‘Comedy and art should push up against a line’: Rich Peppiatt on class, controversy and Kneecap

Ex-tabloid reporter shares how an encounter with Hugh Grant and Steve Coogan led to his acclaimed film about an Irish-language rap trio. He first came to national attention blowing the whistle on ...

The Guardian - Feb. 13

'Emilia Pérez' star Karla Sofia Gascón continues to spark controversy amid film's Oscar campaign

Karla Sofia Gascón, the star of Netflix’s “Emilia Pérez,” continues to face backlash over her past social media posts, putting the film's Oscars chances at risk.