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Dunkin’ Faces Backlash Over ‘Genetics’ Ad Featuring Gavin Casalegno Amid Sydney Sweeney Uproar
Dunkin’ is under fire for its latest ad campaign starring actor Gavin Casalegno, with critics accusing the coffee chain of being tone-deaf for referencing “genetics” just as a separate controversy over a Sydney Sweeney ad for American Eagle continues to make waves online. On Tuesday, July 29, Dunkin’ debuted the ad for its Golden Hour Refresher drinks featuring the 25-year-old Casalegno, who attributes his “golden” tan to his “genetics,” even dubbing himself the “King of Summer.” The ad drew almost immediate backlash, as viewers linked its messaging to the ongoing debate sparked by Am…
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Dunkin' Ad Featuring Gavin Casalegno Sparks Outrage Over 'Genetics' Line
A new Dunkin' ad is the latest to face backlash for channeling "genetics" in an effort to hype a new product. Fresh on the heels of American Eagle's "Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans" campaign, which was called out for purported racist undertones, the breakfast franchise introduced The Summer I Turned Pretty actor Gavin Casalegno promoting its Golden Hour Refresher drink. During the ad, which went viral on social media with more than 13,000 likes on TikTok alone, Casalegno references his "golden tan," which he attributes to the beverage. @dunkin golden hour hits different with Dunkin’ …
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Dire Wolf Pups Double In Size, 'De-Extinction' Company Says: See Their Growth
Three dire wolf pups are growing up fast after scientists claimed to have revived the ancient species in the world's first successful animal "de-extinction." Two male pups named Romulus and Remus are now more than 100 pounds at just eight months old and doubled in size, according to Colossal Biosciences. The genetics company gave an update on the popular wolves, saying they're showing signs of pack dynamics and ancient traits on a private Texas preserve. The dire wolf pups named after mythological figures in the city of Rome's origin story were born on Tuesday,…
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Trump Blitzes NFL Owners After Shedeur Sanders Draft Slip: 'Are They Stupid?'
Do the genes make the man? President Donald Trump surely thinks so. For the second straight day, Trump took to his Truth Social platform to take on the NFL, this time addressing Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders — son of Hall of Famer Deion — not being picked in the first round. At one point, Sanders was considered a potential top three pick in the NFL Draft, which began on Thursday, but he fell out of the first round after being passed over by all 32 teams. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shedeur Sanders (@she…
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Human Ear Evolved From Gills Of Ancient Fish, New Report Says
It turns out the human ear got off to a fishy start. Literally. A fascinating new study reveals that the mammalian outer ear has its evolutionary roots in the gills of ancient fish. This surprising discovery sheds light on how structures can adapt over millions of years to serve entirely new functions. Published in Nature by researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, the study connects the elastic cartilage in mammalian ears to the same rare tissue found in fish gills. To explore this link, scientists used gene enhancers — DNA sequences that control tissue development.…
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