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New Zealand mandates jargon cutback
The Plain Language Bill will appoint ‘plain language officers’ to police politicians’ speech for sesquipedalianism
Oct 20, 2022 18:55
‘What next?’ Social media users livid as Californian food blogger tries to cancel ‘curry,’ claims name rooted in colonialism
Social media users as well as political commentators have reacted angrily after a Californian food blogger claimed the word “curry” was rooted in colonialism and invented by lazy white people.
Aug 9, 2021 13:10
Toying with identity? Lego unveils ‘LGBTQIA+’ rainbow-themed set designed to ‘celebrate everyone’
Lego has joined the growing roster of woke toy companies with a new buildable display model designed to symbolize “inclusivity,” prompting some to dismiss the construction set as a cynical marketing scheme.
May 20, 2021 13:00
Social justice or bullying a child? American ballerina rounds up Instagram mob to lecture 14yo Russian dancer on blackface
The US may be cannibalizing itself with social justice dogma, but some places remain untouched by the long arm of the woke. Not anymore, as a prominent ballerina took to hounding Russian children on the internet for ‘racism.’
Dec 8, 2019 16:07
Rare zebra-donkey hybrid born at Russian zoo (PHOTOS)
A zebra hybrid has been born at a zoo in Lipetsk, Russia. The rare animal is the result of a donkey stallion mating with zebra mare.
Jun 3, 2019 16:21
Celebrating the body, or just plain creepy? Director facing backlash over ‘porn’ movie at Cannes
French director Abdellatif Kechiche is not earning much praise for his latest film — a piece of cinema slammed for its depictions of women and described by one critic as a bland “three-hours-plus of jiggling female butts.”
May 27, 2019 16:01
Mailed explosives ‘an act of terror’ - NYC Mayor
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has said a series of mail bombs sent to prominent Democratic figures, including Bill and Hillary Clinton is “clearly an act of terror.”
Oct 24, 2018 16:55
'It’s a phone, not a gun': 3 recent fatal police shootings in America that raise questions (VIDEOS)
Almost four years ago, the shooting of unarmed teenager Michael Brown by police led to nationwide US protests, but similar controversial deaths continue to take place. The latest three happened in Texas, California and Illinois.
Mar 26, 2018 14:39
Sacrifice for humanity: 60yrs since heroic death of pioneering Soviet space dog Laika
60 years ago, a Soviet street mutt set off on a one-way journey around the Earth, becoming the first living creature to orbit our planet. Having grown fond of the pooch, scientists had to send Laika on a doomed trip for the sake of future space travel.
Nov 3, 2017 09:38
Police chiefs stage their own protest against NFL players
Police chiefs are unimpressed with the NFL players "taking a knee" in protest over police brutality and have warned their officers not to participate, while threatening to burn NFL merchandise and boycott security.
Sep 26, 2017 22:03