Meghan Markle faced criticism for posting a video near the Pont d'Alma tunnel in Paris, the site of Princess Diana's tragic death, with critics calling her actions insensitive and questioning her intentions, suggesting it was a calculated PR move.
An employee shared her boss's heartless response after she asked for a day off to visit her dying grandfather in the hospital. The boss dismissed her request, stating that it wouldn't work because it was a week before Christmas. He then followed up with a message telling her not to bother coming in, leading her to believe she was fired. Some criticized the employee for providing too much information, while others questioned the boss's strict policy and lack of empathy.
Zara is facing backlash for its recent fashion campaign, with consumers drawing parallels between the ads and the ongoing crisis in Gaza. The campaign features images of a deconstructed workspace filled with rubble and statues wrapped in white cloth, reminiscent of the destruction seen in Gaza. Social media users have criticized the campaign as insensitive and intentional, calling for a boycott of the brand. Zara has not yet responded to the controversy, but sources claim that the campaign was not intentionally referencing Gaza. This is not the first time Zara has faced criticism related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as a designer for the brand previously made controversial remarks about Gaza.
NewsNation faced backlash from viewers for displaying a countdown clock for the remaining oxygen on the missing Titanic-bound Titan submersible during its round-the-clock coverage. Viewers called the chyron "insensitive" and "messed up." However, a NewsNation spokesperson defended the countdown clock, stating that it was an essential part of the story and that multiple media outlets had published or aired stories tracking the remaining oxygen. The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed that debris from the submersible was found on the ocean floor, indicating a "catastrophic implosion" that killed the five people aboard.