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NYC Judge Rules Airbnb Rental Is An “Illegal Hotel”
But this isn’t the first time Airbnb has gotten into legal hot water.
Margaret Thatcher’s Funeral Cost $5.6 Million — Much Less Than Reported
The procession through central London and ceremony at St Paul’s Cathedral on 17 April—together with a huge security operation involving some 4,000 police officers—was initially suggested in some media reports to be costing …
Mexico Barbie Doll Sparks Online Controvery
As part of Mattel’s “Dolls of the World” collection, the toy manufacturer has recently released the Mexico Barbie Doll as its newest addition. Some online critics, though, are not happy with the doll, saying it inflames …
French Police Roust Five-Year Old For Unpaid School Lunch Bill
A series of bad choices lead to French police removing a child from a school lunchroom for her parents’ late payments–a provoke a nationwide stomach ache.
French Teacher Suspended For Essay Assignment Justifying Suicide
A French educator sparks controversy with an essay assignment to adolescent students, asking them to contemplate and justify the suicide impulse–one 500,000 French youths act upon each year.
Wikipedia Deems Philip Roth an Unreliable Source On a Philip Roth Novel
He’s won a Pulitzer, the National Book Award twice and was awarded the 2011 Man Booker International prize, but apparently that still doesn’t qualify Philip Roth as a credible source — on his own work.
Tiny, Totally Unrelated Canadian Chain Chick-Felay’s Takes Hit in Chick-fil-A Controversy
The squawking has spread north of the border to a Canadian chicken joint with a strangely similar name
Ticket Troubles: Five Controversial Lottery Wins
Recent struggles over the Mega Millions jackpot are nothing compared to the darker side of four other lottery jackpots.
Politicians Fight Against Rush Limbaugh After Contraception Controversy
When ever-polarizing Rush Limbaugh called a Georgetown University law student a “slut” after she testified in favor of insurance coverage for contraception, the backlash came swiftly. Widespread outrage was directed at the …
Rush Limbaugh in Hot Water: 6 Career Controversies
After being insulted by the radio host, Sandra Fluke is in good company. From celebrities to world leaders, Limbaugh isn’t afraid of offending anyone.
The Rogue Responds: Palin Attorney Threatens Lawsuit Over Biography
Sarah Palin’s family lawyer has told Crown Publishing Group (CPG) she may sue the company for “knowingly publishing false statements” in a controversial book recently published on the ex-Alaska Governor.