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‘F*ck ICE’ Cookies Spark Death Threats, Customers Rushing To Bakery ‘F*ck ICE’ Cookies Spark Death Threats, Customers Rushing To Bakery
‘F*ck ICE’ Cookies Spark Death Threats, Customers Rushing To Bakery A small-town bakery is facing national backlash after a batch of sugar cookies went viral. The Sweet Boutique in East Longmeadow sparked outrage after sharing cookies iced with the words “F*ck ICE.” The post triggered harassment that went far beyond angry comments. It's been shared hundreds of times by giant social media accounts on both sides of the political aisle. Owner Niki Moran told Western Mass News that her home address was leaked online. She said people threatened to kill her and her children. She also said others threatened to rape her employees and burn down her store. M…

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by Josh Lanier
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Guests Revealed For Jimmy Kimmel's First Show After Suspension Guests Revealed For Jimmy Kimmel's First Show After Suspension
Guests Revealed For Jimmy Kimmel's First Show After Suspension Jimmy Kimmel’s guest list is out, and it signals a back-to-business return for his late-night show. On his Tuesday, Sept. 23 show, Kimmel will welcome actor Glen Powell and singer Sarah McLachlan as "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" returns to its 11:35 p.m. slot following a suspension tied to controversy over Kimmel’s comments after the death of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.  Powell will be promoting his new Hulu series "Chad Powers," which premieres on Sept. 30, 2025.  McLachlan was the musical guest; her appearance followed public support for Kimmel, including canceling a performan…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Footage Shows Jimmy Kimmel Leaving Hollywood Studio After Show Pulled Footage Shows Jimmy Kimmel Leaving Hollywood Studio After Show Pulled
Footage Shows Jimmy Kimmel Leaving Hollywood Studio After Show Pulled New video shows Jimmy Kimmel exiting a Hollywood studio shortly after getting word that ABC has indefinitely pulled production of his show over comments on the Charlie Kirk murder. Click here for a new, updated story: Jimmy Kimmel Reportedly Wants To Permanently Cut Ties With ABC ABC yanked the show after Nexstar Media Group said Wednesday, Sept. 17, that its ABC-affiliated stations would preempt Kimmel “for the foreseeable future” over remarks he made about the killing of the 31-year-old conservative influencer. The fallout stems from Kimmel’s Monday, Sept. 15, monologue, when he said: …

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
American Eagle Stock Soars 24% After Controversial Sydney Sweeney ‘Great Jeans’ Ad American Eagle Stock Soars 24% After Controversial Sydney Sweeney ‘Great Jeans’ Ad
American Eagle Stock Soars 24% After Controversial Sydney Sweeney ‘Great Jeans’ Ad Sydney Sweeney may have just done for American Eagle what pumpkin spice does for Starbucks. The actress’s now-infamous “Great Jeans” commercial — the one where she purrs, “Genes are passed down from parents to offspring... My jeans are blue” — has been roasted, memed, and accused of everything from being a “Nazi dog whistle” to shameless Calvin Klein cosplay.  But while the internet argued, Wall Street cheered. On Wednesday, Sept. 3, American Eagle Outfitters Inc. (NYSE: AEO) announced second-quarter earnings that smashed expectations: $103 million in operating income (up 2%), $1.28 b…

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by Cecilia Levine
Sports
So It Wasn’t The Photographer: Who Medvedev Says Caused His US Open Blow-Up (VIDEO) So It Wasn’t The Photographer: Who Medvedev Says Caused His US Open Blow-Up (VIDEO)
So It Wasn’t The Photographer: Who Medvedev Says Caused His US Open Blow-Up (Video) Daniil Medvedev says the photographer who wandered onto the court during his US Open match Sunday night, Aug. 24, wasn’t the problem. The chair umpire’s call was. The 2021 champion and No. 13 seed was a point from elimination against France’s Benjamin Bonzi on Louis Armstrong Stadium when the match was stopped for more than six minutes.  A photographer had stepped onto the court on match point, prompting chair umpire Greg Allensworth to award Bonzi a first serve. Medvedev erupted, berating the umpire, telling the camera he wanted to “go home,” and sparring with the crowd before storm…

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by Cecilia Levine
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EXCLUSIVE: Wildwood Pizzeria Removes White Supremacist Stickers Following Outcry EXCLUSIVE: Wildwood Pizzeria Removes White Supremacist Stickers Following Outcry
Exclusive: Wildwood Pizzeria Removes White Supremacist Stickers Following Outcry The Wildwood boardwalk pizzeria at the center of a firestorm over alleged white supremacist imagery appeared to have removed the offensive stickers, photos obtained by Daily Voice show. Earlier this week, a viral Reddit post titled “F— Franconi’s” showed the inside of the pizza shop’s kitchen, where dozens of stickers covered the fridge, including ones that appeared to depict SS bolts and a Totenkopf skull. The Totenkopf, German for "death’s head," refers to a skull-and-crossbones symbol that was adopted by Hitler’s SS during the Nazi era, the ADL explains. It became the emblem of the SS-To…

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by Cecilia Levine
Schools
School Worker's ICE Outfit On 'Hero Day' Sparks Outrage, Reassignment At NY Campus School Worker's ICE Outfit On 'Hero Day' Sparks Outrage, Reassignment At NY Campus
School Worker's ICE Outfit On 'Hero Day' Sparks Outrage, Reassignment At NY Campus An elementary school event meant to celebrate everyday heroes has sparked controversy after a staff member reportedly dressed up an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. The incident occurred Wednesday, June 11, at Northwest Elementary School during the Amityville Union Free School District’s “Hero Day,” when students and staff were encouraged to dress as role models or public servants. One employee showed up wearing a hat and jacket identifying them as an ICE agent, parents claimed on social media. The move was deemed especially offensive in a district where more than 58 pe…

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by Michael Mashburn
Politics
Trump Jr. Draws Fire For Raising Questions About Biden Cancer Disclosure Trump Jr. Draws Fire For Raising Questions About Biden Cancer Disclosure
Trump Jr. Draws Fire For Raising Questions About Biden Cancer Disclosure Donald Trump Jr. has sparked controversy by suggesting news of former President Joe Biden's prostate cancer was hidden. “What I want to know is how did Dr. Jill Biden miss stage five metastatic cancer or is this yet another coverup???” the first son wrote on both the Truth Social and X social media platforms. Biden was actually diagnosed with a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5), not Stage 5 cancer.  Biden's office said in a statement on Sunday, May 18, that he received the diagnosis on Friday, May 16, and that the cancer had spread to the bone. That came after a “small nodule” was fo…

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
Pope Donald I? Trump's AI Image As Holy Father Sparks Catholic Outrage Pope Donald I? Trump's AI Image As Holy Father Sparks Catholic Outrage
Pope Donald I? Trump's AI Image As Holy Father Sparks Catholic Outrage Pope Donald The First?  Many are up in arms after President Donald Trump posted an AI image of himself as the Pope on Truth Social, which was then shared on the official White House social media pages.  "Why would he do this? It’s not funny, and I am not a (C)atholic, I am a believer in Christ, but this I feel (this is) very inappropriate and I actually am concerned if he really posted it or someone else (did)," one person posted on Twitter. I love Trump but find his Pope meme disrespectful and insulting. God will not be mocked. Not a wise decisionThat said I pray for hi…

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by Zak Failla
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Film Center Under Fire After Alleged Antisemitic Incident At Box Office In NY Film Center Under Fire After Alleged Antisemitic Incident At Box Office In NY
Film Center Under Fire After Alleged Antisemitic Incident At Box Office In NY A woman who claimed that her Jewish parents were subjected to an antisemitic rant by a box office clerk at a New York film center has sparked a Facebook firestorm. On Friday, March 28, the Jacob Burns Film Center in the Westchester County village of Pleasantville announced it would be holding a special event screening of "OCTOBER 8" later in spring.  The film focuses on "antisemitism on college campuses, social media, and in the streets of America beginning the day after the October 7th attack on Israel by Hamas," according to its website.  In the comment section, one woman …

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by Ben Crnic
Sports
Anthony Knox Wins 4th New Jersey State Title After Controversial Reinstatement (POLL) Anthony Knox Wins 4th New Jersey State Title After Controversial Reinstatement (POLL)
Anthony Knox Wins 4th New Jersey State Title After Controversial Reinstatement (Poll) After a whirlwind few weeks filled with controversy, disqualification, and eventual reinstatement, Anthony Knox cemented his legacy on the mat. The Saint John Vianney 126-pounder dominated Bergen Catholic's Nathan Braun with an 18-4 victory on Saturday, March 8, in Atlantic City, securing his fourth New Jersey state wrestling title. Knox is the fifth four-time state wrestling champ for the Garden State. Knox, 18, was initially disqualified following a brawl, later facing assault charges related to the incident. However, after an outpouring of support and a successful appeal, he was reinstat…

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by Cecilia Levine
Sports
Jets Moving On From NJ's Aaron Rodgers: Reports Jets Moving On From NJ's Aaron Rodgers: Reports
Jets Moving On From NJ's Aaron Rodgers: Reports It looks like Aaron Rodgers' time with the New York Jets is coming to an end. Gang Green is not expected to bring the quarterback, who lives in Essex County, for the 2025 season, back after two disappointing seasons, according to multiple NFL insiders.  Fox NFL insider Jay Glazer said Rodgers flew to New Jersey to meet with the team about his future, only to be told it didn't involve him. The Jets practice facility is in Florham Park in Morris County. The 41-year old, who owns a mansion in Cedar Grove, was traded to the Jets in 2023, giving the fanbase Super Bowl aspirations, though h…

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by Sam Barron