Michigan State: Apologetic Incident – Unexpected Adolf Hitler Picture displayed on Videoboard Prior to Football Game

CNN — Michigan State University issued an apology after a picture of Adolf Hitler was displayed on the videoboard during a trivia quiz before the school’s football game against in-state rivals, the University of Michigan, on Saturday. Before kickoff, photos of Hitler on the videoboard at Spartan Stadium circulated on social media, accompanied by a …

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Arrested at Sarah Everard Vigil: An Unreserved Apology Now

UPDATE Sep 14, 2023 10:50 AM CDT In a tragic incident in March 2021, Sarah Everard was brutally murdered by a police officer who is now serving life in prison. Shortly after her body was found in Kent, England, mourners gathered at a vigil in London to remember her. However, the vigil …

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Behind Bars: My Troublesome Arrest for Being ‘Lippy’

Country music sensation Zach Bryan faced an unexpected setback on Thursday when he was arrested by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol in northeastern Oklahoma. In a video posted on his account on the social media site X, formerly Twitter, Bryan detailed the incident. The incident occurred when Bryan’s security guard, who was driving behind him, was …

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Distorting ‘Transparency’: Discussions on Cali’s Weapons of Math Destruction and More

Examining ‘Transparency’ from a Different Perspective In a thought-provoking piece for Racket News, Matt Taibbi reflects on the changing meaning of the word ‘transparency.’ He laments the shifting definition of the word, which once stood for providing citizens with insight into government operations, spending, and law compliance. However, he argues that it has now been …

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The Killers Extend Stage Invitation to a Fan, Triggering Controversy

In a concert held in Batumi, Georgia, The Killers faced backlash after frontman Brandon Flowers invited a Russian fan on stage to play the drums. Flowers intended to promote unity among all people but the gesture didn’t sit well with the Georgian audience due to the tense history between Georgia and Russia. Some concertgoers reacted …

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Master the Art of Apologizing

Sign up to receive email notifications every time a new column is released by Arthur to stay up-to-date with his writing. In the famous 1934 poem “This Is Just to Say,” William Carlos Williams apologizes to his wife for eating the plums she was saving for breakfast. While my apologies may not be as eloquent …

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Jennifer Aniston Embroiled in Controversy Following Jamie Foxx Post

Jamie Foxx, the celebrated actor known for his roles in movies like “Ali” and “Django,” recently sparked controversy with a post on social media. The now-deleted post, which he apologized for, was interpreted by some as antisemitic. Foxx expressed his regret and clarified that his intention was not to spread hate, but to highlight his …

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The Playfulness of ‘Barbenheimer’ Memes Faded Quickly

The movie weekend last month was unprecedented due to the simultaneous release of two completely different films, “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer,” which created a wave of memes highlighting their unlikely pairing. However, some of these memes have sparked controversy in Japan, particularly those referencing the atomic bomb attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. To make …

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‘Iam Tongi, “American Idol” winner, apologizes for performing national anthem with hat on during MLB’s Home Run Derby’

“American Idol” champion Iam Tongi issued an apology after inadvertently keeping his hat on while singing the national anthem. Tongi took the field for this special moment on Monday during the 2023 MLB Home Run Derby at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. The talented musician emerged victorious on the 21st season of “American Idol” in May. …

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