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Trump climbs into garbage truck to mock Biden's "garbage" comment controversy

Former President Trump intensified his response to Biden's recent comments by climbing into a garbage truck and declaring, "250 million Americans are not garbage" as he 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

Calhanoglu’s controversial spot-kick earns Inter victory against Arsenal

Mikel Arteta’s problems keep on mounting. In a week that they were rocked by the surprise resignation of the sporting director, Edu , Arsenal surrendered their unbeaten start in the Champions ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Pakistan Authorities Tighten Grip on Power With Controversial Legal Changes

Critics of the government have accused it of taking the country in an increasingly authoritarian direction in a bid to fend off any challenge from Imran Khan.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 7

After controversial snub, 'Piano Lesson' returns Danielle Deadwyler to Oscar race

Two years ago, the actor found herself in an Oscars controversy after being snubbed for 'Till.' Now she returns with 'Piano Lesson' — and awards watchers predict payback.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 7

Italy takes more migrants to controversial Albanian asylum centre

World - Yahoo News - November 8

California air regulators approve controversial standards that could affect gas prices

California regulators have approved plans to strengthen the state's carbon reduction standards — a move that opponents fear could drive up gasoline prices. The decision, which occurred following a ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Coote in the act: Halsey, Attwell and other great referee controversies

From match-fixing to an official ‘making an idiot’ of himself by celebrating, we look back at five notable incidents. Mark Halsey, a former Premier League referee, claimed in 2016 he was put under ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

The Michael Strahan National Anthem Controversy Shouldn’t Make You Mad

Criticizing Strahan’s conduct becomes a more difficult exercise when taking his family history into account, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Trump 'challenging' Republican senators with controversial Cabinet picks: ANALYSIS

Donald Trump was elected with a mandate last week. He's now using it to challenge Republican senators to confirm his Cabinet picks.

Trump picks Matt Gaetz as attorney general, sparking controversy

President-elect Donald Trump's choice of Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz to serve as attorney general sent shockwaves through the Justice Department and both sides of the political aisle Wednesday. Gaetz, ...

George Conway: Controversial Trump picks 'truly as bad as you can imagine'

Pundit George Conway, an outspoken Republican critic of President-elect Trump, said the recent Cabinet picks are "truly as bad as you can imagine." He singled out the nominations of Robert F. ...

Politics - The Hill - 9 hours ago

Texas court clears way for controversial execution of Robert Roberson

The Texas Supreme Court has made a decision that will allow the controversial execution of Robert Roberson to proceed. Roberson was found guilty of killing his 2-year-old daughter in 2002 and his ...

RFK. Jr's controversial health stances, from vaccines to raw milk

Donald Trump wants Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be his health and human services secretary. But Kennedy has spread misinformation about vaccines, fluoride, raw milk and other health topics. Here's what ...

Politics - NBC News - 2 hours ago

Georgia's controversial College Football Playoff ranking a reminder that this is supposed to be hard

The 12-team CFP naturally leads to increased scrutiny and more debates regarding deeply flawed teams. That's a feature, not a bug.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

Democrats are nervous — and Harris may be OK with that

Democrats are notoriously quick to worry and slow to appease.

'It's too late for the boys, but may happen again'

The mum of one of four boys killed when their car came off a road says a fence could have changed everything.

Universal’s Epic Orlando Theme Park Will Open in May

Initial ticket packages for the new area of Universal Orlando Resort, the first new Florida theme park in a generation, will cost as much as $521.

Business - The New York Times - October 17

The commercial real estate recovery is on, but the rebound may be uneven

The Fed's shift in policy is "the most notable green shoot" for the CRE market, according to Wells Fargo analysts.

Business - CNBC - October 18

Ailing Freeman may sit Game 6, 'swing not right'

Dave Roberts left open the possibility of sitting Freddie Freeman for Game 6 of the NLCS, saying "his swing is not right" due to the ankle injury that has hampered the first baseman all postseason.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

The TikTokification of Social Media May Finally Be Its Undoing

A case involving TikTok may have opened the door to holding platforms liable for the damage they cause.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Why Gender May Be the Defining Issue of the Election

The issue is rarely directly addressed by either Vice President Kamala Harris or Donald Trump. But the 2024 contest is, in ways overt and subtle, a referendum on the role of women in American life.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

How squeezing the rich through tax may backfire

If Britain is to have a more European welfare state, it needs a more European tax system

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Foreign Election Interference May Escalate, Microsoft Says

Efforts by Russia, Iran and China to sway U.S. voters could intensify, according to a new report from the tech giant.

Business - Inc. - October 24

Why fears of post-election violence may be inflated

Democrats are sounding the alarm that former President Trump’s harsh rhetoric in the home stretch of a tight presidential race could portend a repeat of the mass political violence that broke out ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Trump’s secret weapon may tip the election

Real-world business experience mattered in 2016 and it matters even more now.