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Target Pulls Kids' Clown Costume After Backlash
Critics called it minstrel imagery. Target agreed and apologized — but not everyone agrees on why it happened.
Read »Golf Ad Showing Man Shoving Woman Sparks Backlash
Callaway's CEO apologized for a driver ad showing a man shoving a woman. The apology drew its own backlash for what it left out.
US Open's Celebrity Mixed Doubles Draws Backlash Again
Djokovic and Sabalenka are playing for $1 million. The champions defending their title needed a wild card to get in.
Arbitrator Orders Washington Post to Rehire Karen Attiah
The Washington Post fired her over posts about Charlie Kirk's death. One of those posts misquoted him.
Vuelta Restricts Influencer After Pogačar Backlash
She called the race leader "Pogachita" on camera. His team complained, and Vuelta just cut her access.
Liberty Skips the Anthem, Puts Trans Fans on the Jumbotron
The Liberty sat out the anthem Saturday, welcomed trans fans on the jumbotron, and beat the Fever 109-102.
Marte Went to the Casino. His Bosses Aren't Over It.
He did his rehab, then hit the casino. His front office wants apologies.
Michael 2 Will Tell Jackson's Side of the Abuse Claims
Jaafar Jackson says the sequel will cover the abuse allegations from Jackson's viewpoint. Critics call it propaganda.
Postpartum Psychosis in the Courtroom
A Massachusetts mother says postpartum psychosis drove her to kill her children. The prosecution says mental illness is no excuse.
Court Halts Fifth Year for Thousands of College Athletes
An appeals court froze the ruling that gave Class of 2022 athletes a fifth season, just 8 days before football starts.
NYT Loses First Defamation Case in 50 Years
An Alabama jury awarded $9.25M to a player the Times falsely named at a murder scene.
Harry and Meghan Are Moving Back to Britain
After six years in California, Harry and Meghan are moving back to Britain. Not everyone thinks it's a good idea.
The WNBA Cleared the XX-XY Shirts. The Debate Isn't Over.
Security told a mother and daughter to cover their XX-XY Athletics shirts at a WNBA game. The WNBA said it was wrong — and the fight behind those shirts is much bigger.
BTS Boycotts the Grammys Over a New Asian Music Award
BTS says the Grammys' new Asian pop category is segregation. The Recording Academy is reconsidering.
AI Music Is Making Money. The Fight Is Over Who Gets It.
Labels settled with Suno and Udio. The musicians who recorded those songs are now suing for their share.
After 30 Years, Tupac's Murder Goes to Trial
Keffe D's memoir got the case reopened. His lawyers say the book was fiction.
Daniels Sent LSU a Legal Warning Over His Jersey Number
Jayden Daniels sent LSU a cease-and-desist over who gets to wear his old jersey number, and LSU isn't backing down.
The WNBA Can't Decide What Fans Can Wear
Atlanta security asked a fan to cover her XX-XY shirt at Sunday's WNBA game. The league has no written policy on this.
After Mangione's Guilty Plea, Who's Right?
Luigi Mangione said in court he killed Brian Thompson. His state murder trial starts September 8.
Marvel Revealed Its X-Men Cast at D23
Kit Connor plays Cyclops, Christopher Abbott plays Professor X, and Adam Driver is the villain. The choices have fans and critics split.