Converse Pulls Karina Ad After Critics Say Its Imagery Evoked a Klan Hood
Converse apologized and pulled a Karina ad after social media critics said its imagery evoked a Klan hood and lynching.
Travis Kelce Named Victim in More Than $35 Million Ponzi Scheme; Operator Gets 11 Years
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was named in federal court as a victim of Siddharth Jawahar’s fraud scheme. Jawahar was sentenced to 11 years and ordered to pay $31.35 million in restitution; Kelce’s individual loss was not disclosed.
Coca-Cola Custom Cans Spark Boycott Calls Over ‘Jesus Is King’ Rejections
Viral videos claimed Coca-Cola’s custom can tool blocked several Christian phrases while other religious or offensive phrases reached the preview stage, prompting boycott calls and fresh questions about the company’s filters.
Sam Bankman-Fried seeks pardon after $10 billion fraud conviction
Sam Bankman-Fried has formally asked for a presidential pardon after his FTX conviction and 25-year sentence. He is still insisting he did nothing criminal, which is a familiar move from people who have already met the jury.
FIFA’s $33,000 ticket price is pure insanity
FIFA’s top World Cup final seats climbed to $32,970, lawmakers questioned the pricing model, and the trip to MetLife Stadium is getting expensive before kickoff even starts.
Barney Frank Enters Hospice at Home
Former Rep. Barney Frank is receiving hospice care in Maine as he deals with congestive heart failure, while also preparing a new book that breaks with the Democratic Party’s left wing.
Gates Foundation Trims Staff Amid Review
The Gates Foundation says it will cut up to 500 jobs by 2030 while also reviewing its ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The move comes as the group faces pressure, donor questions, and a fresh round of public scrutiny.
Meta’s AI Bet Comes With Cuts
Meta is preparing to trim about 8,000 jobs as it keeps pouring money into AI, and Wall Street seems pleased with the math.
Delta Cuts Congress Airport Fast Lane
Delta Air Lines is pausing a special service desk for members of Congress while the TSA shutdown drags on. The move lands as airport delays grow and the Capitol discovers that rules for everyone else can still apply to lawmakers.
Jeff Webb Dies at 76
Jeff Webb, who moved from cheerleading to conservative publishing and Turning Point USA circles, has died at 76 after a reported pickleball fall.