Florida teachers, parents push back against DeSantis’ controversial Black history curriculum change with rallies, tours Wednesday, September 13 by ABC News(MIAMI) -- After Florida's governor and education department rolled out a controversial updated curriculum regarding Black history lessons, many students, parents, educators and elected officials raised their voices over how slavery was being presented.The new curriculum included instruction for middle school students that "slaves developed... Read More.
Controversial parenting YouTuber Ruby Franke formally charged with felony child abuse Thursday, September 7 by ABC News(WASHINGTON COUNTY, Utah) -- Ruby Franke, a YouTuber who gained online notoriety with her tough and often controversial parenting advice, has been formally charged with six counts of felony child abuse in Washington County, Utah.The mother of six was arrested last week after her... Read More.
The Weeknd’s controversial HBO series ‘The Idol’ canceled after one season Tuesday, August 29 by ABC NewsHBO's The Idol, co-created and executive-produced by and starring The Weeknd, has been canceled after one season.In a statement, a spokesman for HBO told ABC Audio, "The Idol was one of HBO’s most provocative original programs, and we’re pleased by the strong... Read More.
US sending controversial cluster munitions to Ukraine until other ammo is ready: Kirby Monday, July 10 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- John Kirby, the spokesperson for the White House's National Security Council, on Sunday defended the Biden administration's decision to send controversial cluster munitions to Ukraine despite the weapons' risk to civilians -- and numerous other countries forbidding their use.In an interview with... Read More.
What are cluster munitions? Biden defends decision to send controversial weapons to Ukraine Friday, July 7 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden has decided to send U.S. stocks of cluster munitions to Ukraine amid its fight against Russia, defending the controversial move as urgently needed.The weapons are part of a new military aid package worth up to $800 million.The additional assistance... Read More.
What are cluster munitions? White House defends Biden decision to send controversial weapons to Ukraine Friday, July 7 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden has decided to send U.S. stocks of cluster munitions to Ukraine amid its fight against Russia, the White House said Friday, defending the controversial move as urgently needed.The weapons are part of a new military aid package worth up... Read More.
US expected to send controversial cluster munitions to Ukraine in fight against Russia: Officials Friday, July 7 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. is expected to announce as early as Friday that it will provide controversial cluster munitions to Ukraine as part of a new military aid package in the fight against Russian invaders, two U.S. officials tell ABC News.The decision to send... Read More.
GOP hopefuls to address prominent, controversial group questioning what’s taught in schools Friday, June 30 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A handful of Republican presidential candidates hope to boost their bona fides with a prominent conservative parents' rights group this weekend, as the appropriateness of school curriculum and how kids are taught become top priorities for GOP voters.Former President Donald Trump,... Read More.
In Brief: HBO’s controversial ‘The Idol’ gets finale date, and more Tuesday, June 27 by ABC NewsDeadline reports Book Club: The Next Chapter will make its debut on Peacock June 30, the streamer announced on Monday. Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen and Mary Steenburgen star in the sequel to the 2018 film, which takes the... Read More.
HBO drops full trailer for The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp’s controversial ‘The Idol’ Tuesday, May 30 by ABC NewsAfter it received a five-minute standing O at its debut at the Cannes Film Festival last week, HBO has debuted a full trailer to The Idol, starring The Weeknd in his series acting debut, and Lily-Rose Depp, the actress daughter of Johnny. She plays a pop star in... Read More.