Nike Keeps Plans for Arizona Factory Despite Controversy
Despite his earlier criticism, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey welcomed Nike to Arizona.
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Nike Pulls Flag Sneaker After Kaepernick Complaint
The shoe's heel has a U.S. flag with 13 white stars in a circle on it, known as the Betsy Ross flag.
Kaepernick, Eric Reid Settle Collusion Grievances with NFL
"The resolution of this matter is subject to a confidentiality agreement so there will be no further comment by any party."
Was Taylor Swift ‘Busted’ on a Date with Colin Kaepernick?
Junk news sites published a spurious report saying Swift was photographed with the controversial former NFL quarterback at a San Francisco nightclub.
Did Nike Donate Vastly More to Republicans Than Democrats In the 2018 Election Cycle?
News reports captured some of the important details about campaign contributions by Nike workers, but their headlines over-simplified the reality.
Did the National Association of Police Organizations Call for a Boycott of Nike?
The police union's president called Colin Kaepernick a "shallow dilettante" who disrespected the American flag in a letter to Nike's CEO.
Did Colin Kaepernick Donate $25,000 to a Group Honoring Assata Shakur?
The group is named after the Black Liberation Army member who was convicted in the murder of a state trooper and fled to Cuba.
Has Warrick Dunn Built More Than 145 Homes for Single Parents?
‘If you are going to live in this community, you want to be a part of this community and give back.’
Did Nike Release a Line of ‘Burned’ Sneakers to Clap Back at Protesters?
A creative sneaker-based artwork was wrongly associated with later protests against Nike.
Did Ford Make Colin Kaepernick the Face of Their New Ad Campaign?
A joke posted to the political humor section of Reddit was mistaken as genuine news by a number of social media users.
Did Nike Fire Colin Kaepernick After an Arrest?
Junk news sites reported that the currently unsigned NFL quarterback lost his endorsement deal after being arrested for trespassing on a football field.
Did Nike Say They Can Afford to “Let Go of All ‘Make America Great Again’ Customers”?
Nike may not be "taking a drastic hit to their bottom line," but they didn't say that quite so bluntly themselves.
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Was Rapper YNW Melly Stabbed to Death in Prison?
Rumors of the rapper's demise spread in December 2019 after posts on "prank" news websites.
Was a Florida Man Arrested for Tranquilizing and Raping Alligators in the Everglades?
Drugging up and performing sex acts on dangerous reptiles is probably not an advisable means for getting one's kicks.
Is the EPA Allowing for the Approval of New Asbestos-Containing Products?
The Environmental Protection Agency will be allowing for potential new uses of asbestos, while limiting the scope of studies that assess its risk.
Did Fox News Change Its Accreditation from ‘News’ to ‘Entertainment’?
There's a lot to unfold in this meme, including the fact that Fox News (and CNN and MSNBC) are not "accredited news stations" to begin with.
Will Aaron Hernandez’s Family Receive $15 Million from the NFL?
Aaron Hernandez's conviction could be vacated under the obscure legal doctrine of abatement ab initio, but that won't necessarily entitle his family to millions of dollars.