Netflix’s new LGBTQ+ centric military series “Boots” has gotten a major thumbs down from the Pentagon. The show, which premiered on the streaming platform on Oct. 9, follows the story of Cameron Cope (Miles Heizer), a bullied and closeted gay teenager who joins the Marines with his best friend (Liam Oh) during a time when being openly gay was forbidden. …
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Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, says he condemns an image found in his Washington office that appears to depict a “vile and deeply inappropriate symbol near an employee.” He did not elaborate on that symbol. But a Politico story on the matter included a picture it obtained of an American flag altered to include a swastika. The flag was attached to …
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A “goofy” late touchdown from quarterback Trevor Lawrence inflicted the latest painful blow to the Kansas City Chiefs as the Jacksonville Jaguars won a 31-28 thriller on Monday Night Football. With just 30 seconds on the clock, Lawrence looked to have blundered when he stumbled to the ground not once, but twice, following the snap, but the 26-year-old recovered superbly …
Read More »Hollywood performers union condemns AI-generated ‘actress’ Tilly Norwood Reuters Hollywood is fuming over a new ‘AI actress’ CNN AI actor Tilly Noorwood looks startlingly real. Hollywood is not amused USA Today Eline Van Der Velden, Founder Of AI Indie Particle6, Launches AI Talent Studio Xicoia For “Hyperreal Digital Stars” Deadline Whoopi Goldberg Condemns AI Actress’ ‘Unfair Advantage,’ Sardonically Warns Creators to ‘Bring It On’ Yahoo …
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Portland Mayor Keith Wilson on Saturday dismissed President Donald Trump’s plan to send federal troops to Oregon’s largest city, claiming there is no lawlessness or violence there. Trump announced Saturday morning he plans to send troops to Portland at the request of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The president said he directed War Secretary Pete Hegseth to provide …
Read More »Obama condemns ‘horrific’ Kirk shooting, but defends the right to criticize the founder of Turning Point USA Politico After Kirk’s Killing, Obama Says the Nation Is in a ‘Political Crisis’ The New York Times Obama says US faces ‘political crisis’ after killing of Charlie Kirk BBC Obama says Trump deepened US divide in rush to ‘identify enemy’ after Charlie Kirk shooting The Guardian Obama …
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We’re a week out from the assassination of right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk, and the internet is still running wild with new information, commentary, and, as the internet often does, dark jokes. That includes AI slop, and one particular brand of it became so viral that Bandai Namco, or more specifically, the company’s toy division, has released a statement about its …
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Rev William Barber, a left-leaning pastor and social activist, has condemned last week’s “brutal, ugly” murder of Charlie Kirk while calling for a broader denunciation of political violence on all sides. Barber, leader of the “Moral Monday” events staged by Repairing The Breach, a pro-social justice group, also appeared to criticize the rightwing political activist’s brand of Christianity. Barber spoke …
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‘Silencing artists won’t advance peace’: Paramount condemns boycott of Israeli film world Haaretz Paramount rejects Israeli film boycott supported by Emma Stone, Joaquin Phoenix and nearly 4,000 others Fox News Paramount Condemns Israeli Film Boycott After 3,900 Sign Pledge Variety Paramount condemns Israel boycott by Emma Stone, Joaquin Phoenix, more Hollywood stars USA Today Actors and directors pledge not to work with Israeli film …
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The Jewish lawmaker who followed Jerry Seinfeld on stage during an appearance at Duke University on Tuesday is decrying the comedian’s comments, in which he said pro-Palestinian protesters were worse than the Ku Klux Klan. “I condemn Seinfeld’s horrific comments, which I’ve made clear to his team and to the event sponsors,” Sophia Chitlik, a Democratic North Carolina state senator, …
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