American Eagle’s “great jeans” advertising campaign with actress Sydney Sweeney is at the center of the latest political firestorm online, drawing accusations of racial undertones in its messaging. Sweeney, who rose to fame for her starring roles in HBO’s “Euphoria” and “The White Lotus,” is the star of the clothing retailer’s latest denim-focused fall campaign, with the tagline, “Sydney Sweeney …
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Sydney Sweeney “great jeans” ad campaign sparks backlash over racial undertones
Sydney Sweeney‘s new “great jeans” ad campaign has sparked a backlash over racial undertones. The Euphoria star appears in a new campaign for American Eagle, which goes under the slogan, “Sydney Sweeney has great jeans”. However, many have pointed out on social media that the play on words with “great genes” has racist connotations, with historical links of celebrating whiteness …
Read More »Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle Ad Sparks Outrage, But Fans Praise Her For ‘Killing Woke Advertising’
Sydney Sweeney‘s new American Eagle campaign, promoting jeans to support domestic violence survivors, has sparked backlash for its suggestive tone. Some critics claim it oversexualizes a serious cause. However, despite controversy, fans have defended the actress and the campaign, with some praising her for “killing woke” ads. Meanwhile, executives are reportedly calling Sydney Sweeney their biggest collaboration yet, betting her star power …
Read More »“This Thing Pulled Me From the Rubble”: China’s First Robotic Rescue Dog Sparks Awe and Fear Across the Globe
IN A NUTSHELL 🐕🦺 The world’s first robotic rescue dog, developed by CSSC Haishen and Deep Robotics, is set to transform emergency response operations. 🚑 Equipped with a portable medical device, the robot can manage resuscitation, deliver oxygen, and monitor vital signs. 🌐 With versatile mobility, it adapts to various terrains and autonomously calculates its path, minimizing the need for …
Read More »“Next Time It’ll Chase You”: China’s L7 Humanoid Hits 9 MPH and Sparks Global Alarm Over Rise of Autonomous Speed Machines
IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 The L7 humanoid robot by Chinese startup Robotera is the fastest of its kind, reaching speeds of up to 9 mph. 💪 With 55 degrees of freedom, the L7 showcases remarkable dexterity and strength, capable of lifting 44 pounds. 🏭 Designed for industrial tasks, the L7 can handle both delicate and torque-sensitive operations with ease. 🌟 …
Read More »“This Is Digital Stalking”: New Wi-Fi System Tracks People Without Devices and Sparks Outrage Over Invisible Surveillance Power – Rude Baguette
“This Is Digital Stalking”: New Wi-Fi System Tracks People Without Devices and Sparks Outrage Over Invisible Surveillance Power Rude Baguette Your body can be fingerprinted and tracked using Wi-Fi signals PCWorld I’m Sensing a Disturbance in the Wi-Fi Hackster.io Humans can be tracked with unique ‘fingerprint’ based on how their bodies block Wi-Fi signals theregister.com WhoFi: New surveillance technology can track people by how …
Read More »NASA’s Sahara Shock: The Desert’s Mysterious Greening Sparks Fierce Battle Between Climate Optimists, Deniers, and Geopolitical Hawks – Rude Baguette
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Read More »‘Japanese First’: breakthrough by rightwing populists sparks fears of anti-foreigner backlash in Japan | Japan
The emergence of a rightwing populist party in Japan’s upper house election on Sunday running on a Trump-style “Japanese First” slogan has raised concerns of a backlash against the growing foreign presence in the country. The party, Sanseito, has successfully tapped into unease around an expanding immigrant population and a huge influx of tourists after the pandemic. But many see …
Read More »Discovery at Earth’s ‘most dangerous glacier’ sparks joy among climate skeptics
Scientists have made a startling discovery that may debunk global warming at Earth’s ‘most dangerous glacier,’ sending climate change deniers into celebration. Based on a surprising photo taken by the International Space Station (ISS) in 2023, researchers from around the world have concluded that three glaciers in Asia‘s Karakoram mountain range have been gaining ice and merging. The NASA image …
Read More »“This Is Mass Surveillance Disguised as Safety”: Google’s Earthquake Detection System Using Android Phones Sparks Global Privacy Uproar
IN A NUTSHELL 📱 Google uses Android phones’ accelerometers to detect seismic activity and provide timely earthquake alerts. 🌍 The system operates across 98 countries, detecting an average of 312 earthquakes monthly with magnitudes from 1.9 to 7.8. 🔔 Integrated into the Android Earthquake Alerts system, it automatically broadcasts warnings to affected regions. 🔄 Users can provide feedback to enhance …
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