controversial
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Data centers have faced broad pushback in recent months over their water use, which can be particularly controversial in regions that already face droughts or other water constraints.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
The past year—which included parent company Paramount’s controversial merger with Skydance Media, and the installment of Bari Weiss as CBS News’ editor in chief—has been one of the rockiest in 60 Minutes’ decadeslong history.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
The prospect of rule changes had been controversial, as many index funds track the S&P 500.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
He previously served as Mexico’s security minister, helping implement former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s controversial “hugs, not bullets” strategy, which emphasized addressing the root causes of crime instead of military confrontations.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Two weeks after the party, Stanton published The Woman’s Bible, a controversial book that challenged the way women were depicted in the Bible.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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