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'Hot mom' sparks debate for showing off postpartum body 2 weeks after giving birth
"I don't know why this needed to be posted."
- Yahoo Life
Chlöe Bailey responds to criticism of her sexy new ‘Have Mercy’ video: ‘It’s my body, and I’m so proud of it’
The 23-year-old singer held nothing back.
- Yahoo Life
A Texas bakery faced anti-gay backlash over Pride cookies. Then the community rallied.
Everything is bigger in Texas, including LGBTQ allyship.
- Yahoo Life
Jillian Michaels says she was 'wrong' to criticize Lizzo's weight but argues obesity is 'unhealthy'
The fitness trainer opened up about remarks on Lizzo's body that earned her criticism.
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The Teletubbies embrace Pride, more than two decades after 'gay' Tinky Winky scandal
It looks like the series is embracing the 22-year-old controversy in a most rainbow-hued way: by launching the official Teletubbies Pride Collection, just ahead of June.
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Jazz Jennings's book was read to first graders. The school, faced with backlash, says it's 'consistent with our values.'
The book’s reading by a teacher to her first-grade class has jostled a hornet’s nest — but with most of the buzz, apparently, coming from outside of the community.
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Selma Blair says son 'can read whatever he wants' amid Dr. Seuss controversy: 'I don't believe in book banning'
The actress spoke about claims of "cancel culture" surrounding the controversy.
- Yahoo Life
San Francisco school board sparks controversy in renaming 44 schools, including those named after Lincoln, Washington
The decision to rename more than 40 schools, including ones named after Abraham Lincoln, George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, has garnered mixed reactions.
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Children's museum sparks backlash for new PB&J cafe: 'Nut allergies are no joke'
The museum has responded to complaints that a peanut butter-focused menu was "tone deaf" in light of nut allergies.
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The D’Amelio sisters get ‘canceled’ after ‘immature’ behavior. But experts say they were just acting like teens.
Charli, 16, and Dixie, 19, are facing scrutiny and even death threats following a YouTube video with their family.
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Gap deletes 'tone-deaf' tweet about 'unity' amid election chaos
The clothing company is facing backlash after tweeting, and then deleting, a video of a red and blue hoodie amid election results.
- Yahoo Life
YouTuber under fire after faking girlfriend’s death for views. She's alive – and is accusing him of abuse
YouTuber "ImJayStation" caused concern when he announced the death of his girlfriend. However, she's alive, and she's accusing him of abuse.
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UC Berkeley health center apologizes for calling xenophobia a 'common' reaction to coronavirus
“We regret any misunderstanding," the university said in a statement.
- Yahoo Life
'The Goop Lab' and other controversial documentaries: Why Netflix is facing criticism for promoting 'pseudoscience'
Critics are concerned that Netflix's "The Goop Lab" is peddling "pseudoscience." But this isn’t the first time the streaming service has created controversy with its health documentaries.
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KFC Australia apologizes after facing backlash over 'sexist' commercial
KFC's Australia branch is in hot water after an ad for one of its products was deemed “sexist.”
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Jada Pinkett Smith opens up about child protective services investigation after 2014 incident with Willow
Jada Pinkett Smith opens up about the 2014 child protective services investigation of her family after a photo of 13-year-old Willow sparked controversy.
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Ryan Reynolds says he hired actress from viral Peloton ad because backlash can be 'alienating'
“As an actor, I can certainly relate to creating a piece of content or being part of something that’s not well-received, and how alienating that can feel,” Reynolds told the New York Times.
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Ashley Graham says controversial ad put her 'on the map': It was 'dubbed too risqué' for TV
Ashley Graham opened up to "Vogue" about the controversial lingerie commercial that put her "on the map" as a plus-size model.
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International Skating Union apologizes after nominating ‘offensive’ Auschwitz uniform for best costume
The International Skating Union issued an apology after nominating a Russian skater for "best costume" after he performed in an Auschwitz uniform-inspired ensemble.
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School suspends North Carolina teacher: 'It is never appropriate to segregate students based on religious, political or personal beliefs'
The North Carolina teacher was suspended with pay in an "unfortunate incident."
- Yahoo Life
Halloween 2019’s most controversial costume ideas, from ‘Miss Impeachment' to child brides
Sexy Mr. Rogers and "Fake News" reporter costumes are causing a stir this Halloween.
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Here’s why Always removing the female symbol from its menstrual pads is so controversial
“I think it's a remarkably progressive, inclusive and savvy thing to do for what is surely a relatively small, trans masculine segment of their consumer base,” says one transgender activist. Others disagree.
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Mom blames healthcare system after her son went blind from diet comprised of french fries and Pringles
The mother of a British teen who went legally blind after eating a junk food-based diet says she blames her country's healthcare system.
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Sandy Hook, Columbine sweatshirts with bullet holes offend social media: ‘This is disgusting’
Bstroy's line of sweatshirts printed with the schools affected by gun violence, upset many on social media.
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Purdue University faculty, students consider measure to prevent Chick-fil-A from opening on campus
Purdue's University Senate Leadership will hold a vote in October regarding the fate of a proposed Chick-fil-A, expected to open on campus in 2020.
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Ava DuVernay speaks out after photo of woman cutting off black man's dreadlocks goes viral: 'Lets replace those images'
Ava DuVernay is responding to viral photos of a white woman cutting a young black boy's locs with a social media campaign encouraging people to embrace their natural locs.