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'Masters of the Universe' reboot director says villain Skeletor is the 'embodiment of toxic masculinity'

February 7, 2026

'Masters of the Universe' reboot director says villain Skeletor is the 'embodiment of toxic masculinity'

"Masters of the Universe" director Travis Knight described Skeletor as the "embodiment of toxic masculinity" in the upcoming 2026 film starring Jared Leto as the classic He-Man villain.

San Francisco sued over reparations fund, accused of unlawful use of taxpayer money

February 7, 2026

San Francisco sued over reparations fund, accused of unlawful use of taxpayer money

Pacific Legal Foundation attorney Andrew Quinio and residents have sued San Francisco over a reparations fund, alleging it is unlawfully using taxpayer money.

Joy Reid says GOP using Nicki Minaj as a 'house pet' to put 'blackface' on MAGA

February 6, 2026

Joy Reid says GOP using Nicki Minaj as a 'house pet' to put 'blackface' on MAGA

Former MSNBC host Joy Reid accused the GOP of using rapper Nicki Minaj for "cultural cool" and needing Black people to give the MAGA movement credibility in a controversial segment.

San Francisco schools on verge of closing over possible teachers strike

February 6, 2026

San Francisco schools on verge of closing over possible teachers strike

San Francisco teachers expected to strike Monday unless deal reached, with union president Cassondra Curiel expressing disappointment over district's latest proposal.

'The View' rips Turning Point halftime show, says it's racist toward Bad Bunny

February 6, 2026

'The View' rips Turning Point halftime show, says it's racist toward Bad Bunny

Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show sparks controversy as Kid Rock headlines Turning Point USA's alternative show, prompting racism accusations from "The View" hosts.

Kamala Harris changes ‘HQ’ campaign account after relaunch, ditches ‘67’ handle

February 6, 2026

Kamala Harris changes ‘HQ’ campaign account after relaunch, ditches ‘67’ handle

After the relaunch of former Vice President Kamala Harris' 2024 campaign account on X under the handle "@headquarters_67," the handle was quickly changed following social media mockery.

Kamala Harris mocked after relaunch of campaign account as ‘Gen-Z led progressive content hub’

February 5, 2026

Kamala Harris mocked after relaunch of campaign account as ‘Gen-Z led progressive content hub’

Kamala Harris transformed her campaign account into the "Headquarters" progressive platform, sparking debate about her 2028 presidential election aspirations after her 2024 defeat.

No clear champion of cash payment reparations among Democrats in California gubernatorial race

February 5, 2026

No clear champion of cash payment reparations among Democrats in California gubernatorial race

Tony Thurmond emerged as the only California gubernatorial candidate with a clear reparations plan, promising loans for Black business owners and homebuyers.

Winter Olympics makes history with first openly transgender skier competing in women's division

February 5, 2026

Winter Olympics makes history with first openly transgender skier competing in women's division

Transgender athlete and Swedish skier Elis Lundholm will compete in the women's freestyle division despite identifying as a man at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Schools that let students leave class to protest ICE have failing academic records

February 5, 2026

Schools that let students leave class to protest ICE have failing academic records

High schools across the U.S. staged immigration protests despite failing test scores, like Roosevelt High School in Chicago showing 7% math proficiency.