An Altoona, Pennsylvania McDonald’s is facing intense backlash after an employee’s tip helped authorities apprehend Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the high-profile murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The arrest has triggered a wave of negative online reviews from supporters of the alleged killer, prompting Google to step in and remove the fake reviews.
Taylor Lorenz, a high-profile technology reporter known for her polarizing presence and strong COVID compliance advocacy, will no longer be working for Vox Media. According to a report from Semafor on Sunday, Vox decided not to renew Lorenz’s contract, which was set to expire at the end of the year.
While former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) faced criticism for meeting Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad in 2017, prominent Democratic leaders, including then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), had also met with Assad in the past. Pelosi’s 2007 visit to Damascus, where she conveyed a peace message from Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, drew backlash from the Bush administration.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has sparked controversy by appearing open to switching political parties during recent interviews, fueling speculation about his political future.
Columbia University is facing backlash after the student group Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) distributed a controversial publication, The Columbia Intifada, on campus.
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Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson was arrested Friday morning on federal corruption charges, accused of orchestrating a kickback scheme to defraud taxpayers. Fernandes Anderson, representing Boston's Seventh District, faces one count of theft regarding programs receiving federal funds and five counts of wire fraud, as detailed in a Department of Justice indictment unsealed the same day.
Boycotts of a bovine methane-reduction supplement are underway over safety concerns. The protests come as Arla Foods, a major supplier of British supermarkets, launched a trial of Bovaer, the bovine supplement.
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, one of the nation's largest health insurers, has reversed its decision to cap reimbursement for anesthesia care based on surgery time limits.
The University of Michigan, home to the country’s largest and most expensive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program, is under fire for its reported failures and escalating tensions on campus. With over $250 million invested since 2016 and an annual operating budget of $30.68 million, the program is facing criticism for fueling divisions while failing to achieve its stated goals.
Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) said on "The View" that President-elect Donald Trump should be pardoned for the New York City business records case, calling it “politically motivated.”
