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Aunt Jemima’s” great-grandson angry that her legacy is being scrapped: “It’s injustice to my family”
Quaker Oats caused quite the stir in 2020 when it announced it would be retiring its “Aunt Jemima” brand in light of the Black Lives Matter movement. Yet just one day after said announcement, a great-grandson of “Aunt Jemima” protested the decision, stating the family’s belief that the move would stand only to erase black…
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NFL Coaches Vote Unanimously to Permanently Ban Anthem Kneeling: “It Stops Now”
Thirty of the 32 coaches in the NFL voted for a league-wide rule against kneeling for the National Anthem. The two holdouts will likely lose their jobs. “It’s the logical thing to do,” said Jets Head Coach Joe Barron, “My staff and I have no issues with people protesting, just not in such a way…
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Bill Maher Tosses Whoopi Goldberg Off Of His Show: “You Need Professional Help”
Whoopi Goldberg made her first appearance on Bill Maher’s show in more than 15 years, and it did NOT go well. According to producers, Goldberg broke out into an anti-Israel rant that infuriated the host and got her tossed in under five minutes flat. “You need professional help,” said Maher, “You’re unhinged and shouldn’t have…
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Concerns about Trump’s health for a presidential run are raised by a former White House aide.
Donald Trump’s health has come under investigation, and a former White House adviser has expressed fear that he might not be able to run for office in 2024. The staffer, who was close to Trump during his tenure in office, voiced worry about both his physical and emotional well-being.Trump’s health has previously been a source…
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James Woods Says Robert DeNiro is “The Pettiest Little Man” He’s Ever Worked With
James Woods has worked with Robert DeNiro in the past but says there’s no way he’d do it again. “He’s really insecure,” Woods said, “And pretty much just a petty little man.” Woods, who isn’t exactly a towering hulk, still stands five inches taller than DeNiro, a fact the famous actor couldn’t seem to get…
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Sylvester Stallone Won’t Work With Tom Hanks: “He Weirds Me Out”
Sylvester Stallone has a long and storied career as an actor, writer, producer, and director. In nearly four decades, however, there’s one thing he says you find on his resume, and that’s anything involving Tom Hanks. “He weirds me out,” said Stallone, “He’s a creepy-looking guy, especially up close. I’ve shaken his hand a few…
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Lia Thomas Tried Out for the Men’s Team – It Was Humiliating
After the US Olympic Committee told NCAA Champ Lia Thomas that she could only try out for the men’s national team because of new global swimming rules, she decided to give it a shot. It didn’t go very well.Thomas tried to qualify for five different races and didn’t place in any of them. In the…
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Breaking: Colin Kaepernick Arrives Suited and Booted at Jets’ Stadium, Gets Kicked Out Immediately
The name Colin Kaepernick has become synonymous with both sports and social activism. His decision to take a knee during the national anthem in protest of racial injustice ignited a nationwide debate that transcended the boundaries of the football field. However, Kaepernick’s return to the NFL took a peculiar turn when he showed up at…
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Just in: Alyssa Milano Accuses Elon Musk of Derailing Her Life and Career
In the glitzy realm of Hollywood, where star-studded narratives unfold on and off the screen, a surprising clash has taken center stage. Alyssa Milano, the iconic actress known for her roles in beloved TV shows and movies, has leveled serious allegations against none other than tech magnate Elon Musk. According to Milano, Musk’s actions have…
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Breaking: NCAA To Transfer Medals from Lia Thomas to Riley Gaines
In a surprising and unprecedented move, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has decided to revisit the distribution of medals between Lia Thomas and Riley Gaines, acknowledging a mistake in their initial assessment. The decision, which reflects the complex intersection of fairness, inclusivity, and the evolving landscape of competitive sports, has ignited a fresh wave…
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