Teen Vogue’s new editor-in-chief Alexi McCammond has apologized to employees after 20 staffers publicly slammed her over resurfaced tweets she posted back in 2011 mocking Asians and homosexuals. The 27-year-old’s old tweets emerged over the weekend after the former Axios political reporter was named as Teen Vogue’s new editor in chief on Friday. About 20 …
Monthly Archives: March 2021
Miami Heat’s Meyers Leonard under fire after using anti-Semitic slur during live Twitch stream
Miami Heat center Meyers Leonard could face NBA repercussions after video surfaced of him using the anti-Semitic slur “k–e” during a “Call of Duty” live stream on Twitch. Leonard is seen in an inset Twitch video stream of the popular video game saying “F–ing coward. Don’t f–king snipe me, you f–king k–e b—h,” as another …
Buckingham Palace releases official statement following Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s interview with Oprah Winfrey
Buckingham Palace released a statement on behalf of Her Majesty the Queen on Tuesday, just two days after Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey. Throughout the CBS broadcast titled Oprah With Meghan and Harry: A CBS Primetime Special, Meghan and Harry addressed “feeling trapped” in the royal family and their personal struggles …
Lavonte David agrees to 2-year, $25M contract extension with Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Linebacker Lavonte David agreed on Tuesday to a two-year, $25 million contract extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The deal contains $20 million in guaranteed money. David’s contract will technically be a five-year deal, though the final three years are voidable. The new deal follows a five-year, $50 million contract he signed in 2016. David, …
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Selena Gomez considering retirement from music
During an interview in the April issue of Vogue, Selena Gomez says she might retire from music after the release of her next album. The 28-year-old singer and actress voiced her frustrations with response to her music. The Vogue interview was published nearly 14 months after the release of Gomez’s third studio album, Rare, which featured the …
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President Biden signs executive orders for women’s rights and gender equality
On Monday in recognition of International Women’s Day, President Biden signed two executive orders to support gender equity and equal rights in the United States. Biden said in a statement: “Women’s history is American history — and world history. On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achievements, contributions, and progress of women and girls in …
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U.S. Defense Department authorizes more personnel for U.S. COVID-19 vaccinations
The Defense Department announced that additional U.S. troops will be involved in administering COVID-19 vaccinations to the civilian population. , Defense Department spokesman John Kirby said in a statement that the next deployment will involve two Type 1 teams, to Georgia and Ohio. Currently over 2,200 military personnel are deployed at community vaccination centers in California, …
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U.S. Defense Department authorizes more personnel for COVID-19 vaccinations
The Defense Department announced that additional U.S. troops will be involved in administering COVID-19 vaccinations to the civilian population. , Defense Department spokesman John Kirby said in a statement that the next deployment will involve two Type 1 teams, to Georgia and Ohio. Currently over 2,200 military personnel are deployed at community vaccination centers in California, New …
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Chicago mayor announces Cubs and White Sox to allow limited fan capacity at MLB Games
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced that the city of Chicago is loosening its COVID-19 restrictions in time for MLB Opening Day, The change will go into effect for the Cubs’ home opener on April 1 and the White Sox’ opening day of April 8. Both Chicago stadiums will be limited to 20% capacity for fans. …
Dallas Cowboys agree to 4-year, $160 million contract with QB Dak Prescott
The Dallas Cowboys and QB Dak Prescott agreed to a four-year, $160M contract on Monday, the day before they would have had to franchise tag him for a second time. The 27-year-old Prescott is coming off a compound fracture and dislocation of his right ankle which he suffered against the New York Giants last October. …
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