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After backlash, MSNBC changes headline for online piece claiming, ‘Laken Riley’s killer never stood a chance’

MSNBC.com changed its headline on an analysis story about Jose Antonio Ibarra, an illegal immigrant that was convicted on Wednesday of murdering Georgia nursing student Laken Riley, after it was criticized for its original headline, “Laken Riley’s killer never stood a chance.”  The updated headline reads, “The guilt of Laken Riley’s killer was never in […]

China city offers ‘torturous exile routes’ to boost tourism, sparking debate

A city government in China will offer a unique immersive experience for visitors to retrace ancient, torturous exile routes, complete with prisoner uniforms and handcuffs, igniting debate on mainland social media. In December, China’s northeastern Heilongjiang province will launch a tourism project allowing visitors to experience an “exile” to Ningguta, as reported by Jiupai News. […]

Assassin’s Creed boss discusses “devastating” impact of Shadows’ diversity and inclusivity backlash

Assassin’s Creed franchise boss Marc-Alexis Coté has addressed the online backlash which has swirled around the main characters of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the subsequent impact it has had on the game’s development staff, and the attempts by bad faith commenters to disrupt and dissuade creative teams from telling stories featuring diverse and inclusive characters in […]

‘Implement now, plan later’: LTO faces backlash after retracting vehicle ownership transfer order

(Image by peoplecreations on Freepik) “Implement now, plan later.” This was the comment of Filipinos after the Land Transportation Office temporarily suspended the implementation of an order fining vehicle buyers and sellers who failed to register their transactions with the government immediately. The government agency on Thursday, October 23, said that it is stopping the […]