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August 19, 2023

Former Target exec says Pride 'misstep' partly responsible for recent sales dip: 'Certainly impacted them'

Former Target Vice Chairman Gerald Storch explained the Target Corp.'s recent sales drop, saying one contributing factor was its 2023 Pride collection.

August 18, 2023

Concord High School pulling 'Minutemen' mascot blasted as 'insult' to those who 'sacrificed to defeat tyranny'

A Bay Area school district is sparking backlash for tossing one school's longstanding "Minutemen" mascot in favor of the "Bears," a move critics call disrespectful to veterans.

August 17, 2023

Comedy event canceled over sitcom writer’s opposition to transgender ideology: ‘Ideological cult'

Graham Linehan called out an entertainment venue for canceling the event he would be in, asking which of his views were controversial to the local community.

August 14, 2023

To 'woke-proof' your life, join a church, drop the tech and talk to people, says Pennsylvania writer

Author Teresa Mull's new book "Woke-Proof Your Life" says it is a "handbook on escaping modern, political madness." The book defines "wokeness" and gives tips on avoiding it.

August 12, 2023

I just reread George Orwell's '1984' and the novel is scarier than ever

It's been 75 years since author George Orwell penned his final novel: "1984." I reread the novel this year and Orwell's vision of a totalitarian society is scarier than ever.

August 10, 2023

7-Eleven thief pounded with felony charges, $750K bail after viral 'a-- whooping' from Sikh employees: police

7-Eleven robber in Stockton, California, was apprehended and charged with numerous felony charges, according to police.

August 10, 2023

Comedian Marlon Wayans slams cancel culture after getting backlash for 'Try That in a Small Town' joke

Comedian Marlon Wayans defended free speech and lashed out at critics who misinterpreted an Instagram post joking about the viral Alabama riverboat brawl.

August 10, 2023

Ne-Yo wins praise after retracting publicist's apology for gender comments: 'Speaking common sense'

Ne-Yo received praise for walking back an apology his publicist made on his behalf over his comments against child gender transitions.

August 7, 2023

‘Sherlock’ star responds to backlash after trans activists rip her stance on drag for kids: 'Not transphobic'

"Sherlock" star Amanda Abbington deleted her Twitter account in response to critics labeling her a "transphobe" and threatening to boycott BBC show "Strictly Come Dancing."

August 7, 2023

Chris Noth breaks silence after sexual assault claims: 'It's a salacious story, but it's just not a true one'

Chris Noth is speaking out after being accused of sexually assaulting several women, maintaining his only wrongdoing was cheating on his wife in consensual affairs.