Poking the bear: Real Madrid, La Liga apologize to China over Mbappe comment
Real Madrid apologized to China over Kylian Mbappe’s Mao Zedong remarks as La Liga broadcasts were suspended and several brands reportedly ended partnerships…
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Inside an ad firestorm: What went wrong
Converse removed a Chuck 70 X campaign image featuring aespa’s Karina after critics said its visual elements evoked Ku Klux Klan imagery and lynching. The…
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Starbucks Korea shutters outlets as staff take history lessons
Starbucks stores across South Korea will temporarily close for several hours next week as staff undergo mandatory history and social sensitivity training…
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Olivia Rodrigo condemns sexualization of women’s fashion
Rodrigo’s fans have continued to support and defend her as the issue gained wider attention online.
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PGMN video ‘falls short’ as CJ Hirro surfaces
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Impeachment proceedings kay VP Sara, target tapusin ngayong buwan
Target ng House Justice Committee na maipaboto sa plenaryo sa ikalawang linggo ng Mayo ang usapin kaugnay ng impeachment complaint laban kay Vice President…
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POWER FIX: F1 tweaks rules after Verstappen backlash
Formula One leaders have agreed on urgent rule changes following criticism of new hybrid racing regulations affecting performance and safety, with updates set…
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Trump deletes Jesus post after outcry
The post generated an outcry from a series of prominent conservative Christians who are among Trump’s biggest backers.
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Democrats see ‘blue wave’ building before November midterm elections
Democrats signal a potential “blue wave” in the US midterms, as strong local election performances hint at growing backlash against Donald Trump and shifting…
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China shakedown
Thousands of Chinese nationals faced arrests, detentions, and alleged extortion after the Philippine government shut down POGOs, amid claims of corruption in…
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Grandma eats free
Norwegian Cruise Line faces backlash over stricter restaurant dress codes, while a viral story from Zaozhuang highlights a grandmother paying for food with…
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Iñigo Jose on growth after 'PBB' criticism
Former PBB Collab 2.0 housemate Iñigo Jose opens up about criticism, accountability, and personal growth after eviction.
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Gay love is not the threat. Your bigotry is.
The "Jesus and Me Ministry" called for the removal of Closeup’s LGBT billboard. Recent backlash exposes tensions between moral policing and personal freedoms…
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Misquoted, misheard and misjudged: When public words become private wars
It all started when a Batangas vlogger asked her reaction to bashers criticizing her, her husband — Executive Secretary Ralph Recto — and their son, Ryan…
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Gov. Vilma Santos ‘crucified’ over ‘condescending’ statement
The controversy erupted after Santos made the following comment during the interview, following relentless online criticism of her and her husband.
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The Joker!
Gone are the days when most people could actually laugh at jokes, sit down to discuss issues, and agree to disagree if they could not meet halfway.
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Charlie Kirk's supporters shut down critics
After the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, online harassment campaigns targeted people who criticized him, as officials moved to…
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