‘Scum of the earth’ tourists ignite international backlash after filming themselves riding egg-laying sea turtle

‘Scum of the earth’ tourists ignite international backlash after filming themselves riding egg-laying sea turtle

Oh, shell no! A Ukrainian couple is being raked over the coals online after they filmed themselves riding a nesting sea turtle down a beach. Vadym Oleynik, 32, a fitness influencer and self-proclaimed calisthenics champion, and his partner Olena Kravchenko, a cosmetic doctor, had been sightseeing in Ras al Hadd, a coastal paradise off Oman … Read more

California tech exec’s startup cancels diner takeover plans after dating post backlash

California tech exec’s startup cancels diner takeover plans after dating post backlash

A San Francisco AI insurance startup’s slashy plans to open up 100 24/7 cafes selling smoothies and snacks appear to be on pause — days after one of its execs went viral for posting an exhaustive list of demands for her future husband. The startup Corgi late last week removed Trevor Owens, its head of … Read more

Kelly Stafford joins backlash over Sydney Sweeney’s racy sports betting ad

Kelly Stafford joins backlash over Sydney Sweeney’s racy sports betting ad

Kelly Stafford has spent years raising four daughters inside the increasingly blurred intersection of sports, celebrity and social media. This week, the wife of reigning NFL MVP and Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford found another teaching moment when she shared her take on the ongoing debate regarding actress Sydney Sweeney’s provocative campaign for sports … Read more

Influencer chaos was brewing long before US Open backlash: ‘Kind of gone crazy’

Tennis fans’ patience reached a breaking point this week with the influencer craze that the U.S. Open has leaned into this year to bring more eyes to the sport. Various photos and videos went viral of fans shaming several influencers who disrupted Naomi Osaka’s Monday night match against Anastasia Zakharova at Arthur Ashe Stadium, forcing the chair … Read more

Mom’s ridiculous school lunch Oreo request triggers massive — and hilarious — backlash

To survive the back-to-school mom group chat, you’ve gotta be one tough cookie.  Sweet text message exchanges between parents have gone sour thanks to a sugary snack that was packed in a small child’s lunchbox, causing one mommy friend group to crumble into chocolatey dust.  And the internet is eating it up.  The viral mama drama, a … Read more

Australian activewear brand shuts down after receiving backlash from ‘gym shaming’ video

An online activewear brand has announced its closure after facing online backlash earlier this year. SUAVE, owned by Connor Wright and his wife Chloe, began operations in Perth in 2023. Back in May, the couple issued an apology after Mrs. Wright shared a personal Snapchat that many accused of “shaming” a man while he was … Read more

Disturbing screams heard on Universal Studios roller coaster prompt neighborhood backlash: ‘Like someone is getting murdered’

Disturbing screams heard on Universal Studios roller coaster prompt neighborhood backlash: ‘Like someone is getting murdered’

Residents of a Los Angeles suburb may finally get some peace after weeks of being terrorized by incessant screams coming from a new roller coaster at Universal Studios Hollywood. The “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” coaster, which reaches speeds of up to 72mph, soft-launched for a limited number of park guests in July, and Toluca … Read more

Cruise line’s tougher booking rules ignite backlash over higher deposits and payments

Cruise line’s tougher booking rules ignite backlash over higher deposits and payments

Princess Cruises is introducing stricter booking policies, including higher deposits and earlier final payment deadlines, fueling mixed reactions among travelers. Among the biggest changes is an update to the timeline for final payments, the cruise line confirmed in a statement to Fox News Digital. “Beginning with new bookings for sailings departing in 2027 and beyond, we … Read more

Southwest finally makes changes to its most controversial policy after years of customer backlash

Southwest finally makes changes to its most controversial policy after years of customer backlash

You’ll want to take a seat — or two — for this big move. Southwest Airlines has updated a controversial policy after a trove of upset customers. The airline’s “Customer of Size policy” was for plus-size travelers who needed additional accommodations and was even praised in the past. In the past, Southwest would allow plus-sized … Read more

Jason Kelce opens up on ‘backlash’ of MSG, hiding Travis-Taylor Swift wedding details

Jason Kelce opens up on ‘backlash’ of MSG, hiding Travis-Taylor Swift wedding details

Jason Kelce is amazed the tight-lipped Travis and Taylor Swift loyalists have all respected the details around the mega wedding weekend. When joining Philadelphia sports radio talk show 94WIP as a guest on Thursday, the former Eagle center said it was “remarkable” about how little has come out of the July 3 wedding that took … Read more

Savannah Bananas ripped over ESPYs performance as Dave Portnoy leads backlash: ‘What the f— is this’

Savannah Bananas ripped over ESPYs performance as Dave Portnoy leads backlash: ‘What the f— is this’

The Savannah Bananas were ripped by viewers after opening the 2026 ESPY Awards on Wednesday night as Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy demanded the team to “get off my TV.” The viral baseball team kicked off the annual sports awards show at New York City’s David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center with a choreographed … Read more

Subway faces backlash after employee’s viral video reveals how its iconic bread is made: ‘So many things wrong’

Subway faces backlash after employee’s viral video reveals how its iconic bread is made: ‘So many things wrong’

A Subway employee’s routine closing-shift video has gone viral online, giving the public a rare look at how the sandwich chain’s iconic bread is made. The video, posted with the caption, “POV: you work a closing shift @subway,” showcases the rhythmical, clattering, and strangely satisfying sounds of restaurant prep and clean-up. However, it’s the opening … Read more

Tyson Fury’s 16-year-old daughter responds to marriage backlash

Tyson Fury’s 16-year-old daughter responds to marriage backlash

Venezuela Price, the daughter of former boxing champ Tyson Fury, has spoken out after getting married at the age of 16 in May. The teenager and her new husband, Noah Price, 19, have received a lot of criticism throughout the wedding process. The backlash was mostly for their age, but also for Venezuela’s decision to … Read more

Ryan Lochte sends angry Instagram message after engagement backlash

Ryan Lochte sends angry Instagram message after engagement backlash

Former Olympic gold-medal swimmer Ryan Lochte responded to the backlash over his recent engagement. Lochte got engaged to his girlfriend, Molly Gillihan, a kindergarten teacher, earlier this month after 14 months of dating.  The announcement came just one year after Lochte and his now ex-wife, Kayla Rae Reid, announced their divorce in June 2025. Ryan … Read more

McDonald’s $2.50 McDouble sparks backlash as Americans say fast food is no longer cheap

McDonald’s .50 McDouble sparks backlash as Americans say fast food is no longer cheap

McDonald’s is offering a $2.50 McDouble for a limited time on its McValue menu — but some customers argue the so-called “deal” highlights how far fast food prices have climbed. “On social media, some folks have voiced their distaste for McDonald’s seemingly never-ending price increases, claiming that customers are falling for the old switcheroo,” The Takeout reported. “Anyone remember … Read more

Delta CEO Ed Bastian sparks backlash after revealing what’s really driving sky-high ticket prices

Delta CEO Ed Bastian sparks backlash after revealing what’s really driving sky-high ticket prices

Air travelers hoping for some relief on soaring ticket prices may not get it anytime soon — even if fuel costs drop, according to reports. One airline CEO in particular is facing backlash after suggesting the company may not lower the high fares even if oil prices stabilize, comments that quickly sparked anger among travelers online. During … Read more

Chick-fil-A makes recipe change to waffle fries after fan backlash

Chick-fil-A makes recipe change to waffle fries after fan backlash

Winner winner, chicken dinner! Chick-fil-A has quietly changed its waffle fries recipe – removing an ingredient that some frustrated diners said made the potato snack not “appetizing.” The restaurant chain, which introduced waffle fries to its menu in 1985, faced staunch backlash after adding pea starch to its recipe in late 2024. Chick-fil-A has quietly … Read more

‘Star Trek’ actress argues that series has always been ‘woke’ as new show faces backlash

‘Star Trek’ actress argues that series has always been ‘woke’ as new show faces backlash

The latest installment in the “Star Trek” franchise is facing mounting backlash from fans who say it’s gone “woke,” even as many critics praise the new show and studio executives have already approved a second season. “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” premiered last week on Paramount+ to relatively high reviews from critics, including an 87% “Certified … Read more

Bud Light backlash figure Dylan Mulvaney joins women-centered Broadway musical

Bud Light backlash figure Dylan Mulvaney joins women-centered Broadway musical

Dylan Mulvaney, the transgender influencer at the center of the 2023 Bud Light backlash, has been cast in the Broadway musical about women’s history, “Six.” Mulvaney will play Anne Boleyn, the second wife of King Henry VIII, marking her Broadway debut. The casting comes more than two years after Mulvaney’s partnership with Bud Light sparked a nationwide boycott … Read more

Airline dropping non-reclinable economy seats after passenger backlash, viral videos

Airline dropping non-reclinable economy seats after passenger backlash, viral videos

WestJet Airlines said on Friday it will scrap non-reclinable economy seating on certain Boeing 737 jets, following a slew of complaints and videos on social media showing travelers’ knees pressed up against the seats ahead of them. The Canadian carrier said in a statement it will return to its prior standard economy seat configuration after reviewing … Read more