The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has been one of the hottest social trends of the summer, but despite its good intentions, some critics have accused the trend of being wasteful, misguided, and an example of online "slacktivism".
The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has been one of the hottest social trends of the summer, but despite its good intentions, some critics have accused the trend of being wasteful, misguided, and an example of online "slacktivism".
The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has been one of the hottest social trends of the summer, but despite its good intentions, some critics have accused the trend of being wasteful, misguided, and an example of online "slacktivism".
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands accused of dipping into state coffers for an ice cream budget of $2,700 a year. News of the prime minister’s weakness for artisanal ice cream raised a national outcry.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands accused of dipping into state coffers for an ice cream budget of $2,700 a year. News of the prime minister’s weakness for artisanal ice cream raised a national outcry.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands accused of dipping into state coffers for an ice cream budget of $2,700 a year. News of the prime minister’s weakness for artisanal ice cream raised a national outcry.
Government prosecutors failed a second time to convict baseball pitcher Roger Clemens and will now most likely face criticism for investing time and money in cases involving athletes accused of doping.
Director Ryan Gosling accused the Motion Picture Association of America of rampant sexism when 'Blue Valentine' was rated NC-17, threatening to stigmatize the film.
Director Ryan Gosling accused the Motion Picture Association of America of rampant sexism when 'Blue Valentine' was rated NC-17, threatening to stigmatize the film.
Fans came to the defense of ballerina Jenifer Ringer when a prominent dance critic accused her of having "eaten one sugarplum too many,'' a remark that reverberated across the Web.
Fans came to the defense of ballerina Jenifer Ringer when a prominent dance critic accused her of having "eaten one sugarplum too many,'' a remark that reverberated across the Web.
After the U.S. accused China of engaging in cyberspace censorship, the Chinese have found a phrase intended as verbal retaliation: information imperialism.
After the U.S. accused China of engaging in cyberspace censorship, the Chinese have found a phrase intended as verbal retaliation: information imperialism.
After the U.S. accused China of engaging in cyberspace censorship, the Chinese have found a phrase intended as verbal retaliation: information imperialism.
Israeli officials accused Damascus of fomenting a violent incursion at the Syrian/Israeli border, where protesters burst through the border fence into Israel and were met with gunfire.
Israeli officials accused Damascus of fomenting a violent incursion at the Syrian/Israeli border, where protesters burst through the border fence into Israel and were met with gunfire.
Garden gnomes have been banned from the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show for being considered detractions, but enthusiasts accuse the organizers of snobbery.