controversial
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Controversial director Brett Ratner, whose documentary “Melania” about the first lady premiered last week, found himself in the headlines once again over his alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026
Controversial comments around quality control that he made in a 2013 television interview led him to apologize and step down from his chairman position later that year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025
Controversial online fast-fashion seller Shein will open its first bricks and mortar store in the world in Paris next week, its new landlord announced Friday.
From Barron's • Oct. 31, 2025
Controversial gaming streamer Herschel 'Guy' Beahm, known online as Dr Disrespect, has said he is able to start making money from YouTube again after being dropped in 2024.
From BBC • Jan. 31, 2025
In 1705 and 1710 were published Collections of Controversial Letters, in 1711 a collection of Sermons, and in 1726 a volume of Posthumous Discourses.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 4 "Hero" to "Hindu Chronology" by Various
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