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Mother sparks outrage after bringing son’s ex-girlfriend to his wedding

Mother sparks outrage after bringing son’s ex-girlfriend to his wedding

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Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more A mother has sparked outrage after she brought her son’s ex-girlfriend as a plus-one to his wedding. In a recent post shared to the popular “Am I The A**hole?” Reddit forum, a newlywed explained how his mother wasn’t a big fan of his partner of three years and now wife, who he referred to as June. He noted that the main reason his mother disliked June was because she didn’t let her “push [her] around.” “She kept firm boundaries which I really admired and she even helped me do the same. My mom hated this, calling June controlling and wishing I hadn’t broken up with my previous girlfriend Margo, who my mom loved,” he wrote. However, he confessed that his relationship of five years …

Couple sparks outrage after asking guests to bring desserts to a black-tie wedding

Couple sparks outrage after asking guests to bring desserts to a black-tie wedding

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Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more A couple has sparked outrage online after they asked their guests to bring dessert to their black-tie wedding. In a recent post shared to the popular “Wedding Shaming” Reddit forum, one person revealed how their friend was invited to an event where guests were encouraged to wear their “best black tie ensemble.” In addition to the dress code, guests were also encouraged to bring sweets – one of which included a “pan of Rice Krispy treats to share.” However, the invited guest revealed they were considering skipping the event. Not only did the Reddit user complain that it’s an afternoon wedding, but they also explained that the wedding will be held outdoors in the middle of October in a state where it’s previously snowed …

Outrage Over a Catholic Commencement Speech at a Catholic College – OpentheWord.org

Outrage Over a Catholic Commencement Speech at a Catholic College – OpentheWord.org

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Harrison Butker, Field goal kicker for the Kansas City ChiefsCredit: Airman 1st Class William Lunn, Wikipedia, Public Domain By Dr. Michael Brown While a petition calling for the firing of Harrison Butker, one of the greatest placekickers in the NFL, has gained more than 100,000 signatures, sales of his jersey are skyrocketing. Why all the controversy?  This past Sunday, Butker, who plays for the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and is a traditional Catholic, delivered the commencement speech at Benedictine College, a highly-ranked, private, liberal arts, traditional Catholic school. What did he actually say in his speech? Why the outrage, on one hand, and the support, on the other hand? He referenced “the COVID fiasco” and stated that, “Bad policies and poor leadership have negatively impacted major life issues. Things like abortion, IVF, surrogacy, euthanasia as well as a growing support for degenerate cultural values and media all stem from the pervasiveness of disorder.” Butker was pulling no punches. But he was just getting started.  He said, “Our own nation is led by a …

Athletes discuss protests amid mounting outrage over Chinese swimmers doping row

Athletes discuss protests amid mounting outrage over Chinese swimmers doping row

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Olympic medal hopefuls are privately warning of anti-China protests in Paris amid mounting outrage over the “contamination” doping-test furore around 23 swimmers prior to the previous Games. Anger among athletes comes as the World Anti-Doping Agency faces renewed scrutiny over the independence of a review into how those who tested positive came to compete. Podium protests were banned ahead of Tokyo 2021 but one exchange on an athletes’ messaging group suggests other demonstrations would be considered if Wada fails to satisfy concerns by July. Scrutiny is intensifying as leading anti-doping specialists also question the credibility of a new investigation into Wada’s apparent decision to clear China in 2021 after positive tests for banned substances months before the Games. Travis Tygart, chief executive of the US Anti-Doping Agency, claims the new inquiry is being “pre-cooked” in Wada’s favour after a Swiss-based attorney was called in to lead the review. Team USA Athletes’ Commission and USA Swimming Athletes’ Advisory Council have also jointly written to Wada saying they are “extremely concerned” about the case. The new review …

Evil child killer who sacked barrister is still handed £122k in legal aid outrage | UK | News

Evil child killer who sacked barrister is still handed £122k in legal aid outrage | UK | News

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Christina Robinson murdered her three-year son Dwelaniyah after conducting a “campaign of cruelty” lashing him with a cane and forcing him into scalding water, whilst empowered by cult religious beliefs. The bible-bashing mum, 30, had denied killing the tot, forcing a lengthy trial at Newcastle Crown Court where she was represented by a taxpayer-funded team of expensive lawyers. But during the third week of evidence Robinson sacked her counsel, telling Mr Justice Garnham she wanted to represent herself. Robinson, a member of the controversial Black Hebrew Israelite religion, told the jury she was following a scripture which advised the use of the rod for the “correction” of children. When Dwelaniyah collapsed on November 5, 2022, she delayed 20 minutes dialling 999, first calling husband Gabriel Adu-Appau, who was working 240 miles away at an RAF base, before searching the internet for ‘how to resuscitate a child’. When paramedics and police arrived she claimed the lifeless toddler had stopped breathing while eating a sandwich. Paramedics who attended the home in Ushaw Moor, County Durham, were unable …

Outrage as SNP claims it’s not just women who go through the menopause | Politics | News

Outrage as SNP claims it’s not just women who go through the menopause | Politics | News

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Fury has greeted SNP ministers living in a “fantasy” after the nationalist authority issued guidance to NHS Scotland claiming “it’s not just women” who experience symptoms from the menopause. SNP leader Humza Yousaf’s party has ordered every health board in the country to implement the controversial guidance, warning “transgender, non-binary and intersex employees may also experience menopause and menstrual health-related symptoms”. The decree has been sent to local health bodies to steer them on how to help employees who might be suffering from symptoms of the hormonal change. But the SNP and Scotland’s First Minister have come under fire from campaigners. Harry Potter author and women’s rights and spaces advocate JK Rowling mocked a similar biological claim remarking on the wording “people who menstruate”, to which she tongue-in-cheekily responded: “I’m sure there used to be a word for those people. Someone help me out. Wumben? Wimpund? Woomud?” Commenting on this latest menopause guidance, Susan Smith, director of For Women Scotland, told the Mail on Sunday:”‘Once again, the truth is being twisted and contorted and the …

Outrage as Labour block Rwanda bill in hammer blow to Rishi Sunak | Politics | News

Outrage as Labour block Rwanda bill in hammer blow to Rishi Sunak | Politics | News

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Nigel Farage discusses plan to pay migrants to move to Rwanda Meddling Lords stand accused of being more interested in stopping migrant flights to Rwanda than perilous Channel crossings after once again hindering the democratic process. Unelected Peers last night voted to block the Rwanda bill for a third time despite it being given the go-ahead by MPs in the Commons. Labour, Liberal Democrat and crossbench Lords demanded two further changes, prolonging Parliamentary ping-pong between the two houses, with the Government refusing to concede any ground on its plans. It means the legislation, designed to save the Rwanda plan and deter asylum seekers from crossing the Channel, will not be passed until Monday at the earliest. Home Secretary James Cleverly MP said “Terrified that the Rwanda scheme will work, and desperate to delay or disrupt over a hundred votes about stopping the boats, Labour have acted again to block the passage of the Rwanda Bill. “It’s been another politically cynical effort by them, who have no alternative deterrent and no plan to tackle illegal migration, …

Outrage as BBC accused of ‘reducing services for older people’ | Politics | News

Outrage as BBC accused of ‘reducing services for older people’ | Politics | News

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MPs have accused the BBC of reducing services for older people because it has moved budgets from local radio to regional online services. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) also warned the broadcaster “lacks a clear plan” on how to spend an extra £700 million outside London between March 2021 and March 2028. Dame Meg Hillier MP, chair of the committee, said: “The BBC is seeking to liberate hundreds of millions in spending from the gravitational pull of London, and it is understandable that the simple act of having done so would feel like success. “But as with every publicly-funded project, it is incumbent on the BBC to track what positive impact its spending is having at the same time. “Parliament and the public must also be fully satisfied that the BBC is not simply cherry-picking examples of success in delivery of Across the UK (ATUK), while sweeping bad news stories under the rug as not part of the programme, in particular cuts to local radio. It must also take care not to over-rely on partnerships …

Caitlin Clark’s rookie salary with WNBA sparks outrage

Caitlin Clark’s rookie salary with WNBA sparks outrage

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Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Caitlin Clark, the record-breaking NCAA basketball star, was selected first pick in the 2024 WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever. However, her rookie salary with the professional league has sparked outrage over pay disparity in women’s basketball. According to Spotrac, a website that tracks sports contracts, the 22-year-old athlete is expected to sign a contract with the Fever worth $338,056 over the course of four years. She will earn $76,535 in her rookie season this summer, and is projected to earn an annual salary of $97,582 by the end of her four-year contract. Unsurprisingly, many fans were quick to point out that Clark’s rookie salary is far less than her male counterparts in the NBA. In fact, Victor Wembanyama – the first pick in last year’s NBA draft – signed a four-year contract with the San Antonio Spurs worth $55m, per Spotrac. He …