Controversy Archives

Olympic Opening Ceremony Director Fired for Holocaust Joke

The Tokyo Olympic organizing committee fired the director of the opening ceremony on Thursday because...

Bill O’Reilly Accuser’s Appearance on ‘The View’ Stopped by Court Order

O'Reilly accused his former producer, Andrea Mackris, of violating a non-disclosure agreement by talking about...

Robert E. Lee Statue Removed in Charlottesville

Work to remove the statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee began early Saturday morning.

Charlottesville To Remove Confederate Monuments Saturday

A Confederate monument that helped spark a violent white supremacist rally in Charlottesville is set...

Chinese Social Media Giant WeChat Shuts LGBT Accounts

China’s most popular social media service has deleted accounts on LGBT topics run by university...

ESPN Takes Nichols Off NBA Finals Duty After Leaked Comments

ESPN has replaced Rachel Nichols as its sideline reporter for the NBA Finals following a...

Report: UNC to Vote on Nikole Hannah-Jones Tenure

A decision by trustees earlier this year not to grant tenure to Hannah-Jones, even though...

Widow Seeks ‘Thorough’ Investigation Into John McAfee Death

The widow of John McAfee has demanded a “thorough investigation” of his death, saying her...

Officials: Deadly Pride Parade Crash Appears Unintentional

A member of a men’s chorus group unintentionally slammed into fellow chorists at the start...

Rep. Greene Apologizes for Comparing Safety Masks, Holocaust

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene apologized for affronting people with recent comments comparing the required wearing...

AMA Doctors Meet Amid Vocal Backlash Over Racial Equity Plan

Portions of the plan include the language of critical race theory, referencing the theft of...

Plans for Movie on New Zealand Mosque Attacks Draw Criticism

The movie would be set in the days after the 2019 attacks in which 51...