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New York Post
7 hours ago
- General
- New York Post
Should parents pay for classroom supplies? Ticked-off teacher sparks back-to-school debate: ‘Crying over crayons'
This teacher's ticked. An enraged educator is calling out her students' penny-pinching parents over their refusal to chip for a few additional back-to-school supplies the school district allegedly can't afford — adding fresh fuel to the ongoing debate over who pays for what in public education. 'Just so we're clear, I'm expected to take a bullet for little Johnny and his classmates,' began Randi's viral rant on TikTok, which has now received over 1.4 million views. 4 Randi, a teacher, blasted parents who are not buying supplies for their kids and classmates to use throughout the school year. Lucia PSV – 'But little Johnny's mother does not see it fit to provide for the community with some Clorox wipes, some tissues, maybe an extra pack of pencils?' The redhead's hot take comes as NYC educators report shelling out hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars to bridge budget gaps — even turning to crowdfunding in a desperate attempt to drum up the necessary cash. Cash-strapped parents aren't pleased with the nationwide trend — with one Tampa-based mom virally vowing not to purchase any school supplies for her five children ahead of the 2025 fall semester. She argued, in part, that the onus is on teachers and school administrators to provide educational tools and utensils — much like it was the parents' burden to furnish all learning implements while homeschooling during the COVID-19 lockdown. The conversation carries on amid a nationwide teacher shortage — with Empire State learners taking a hard hit. 4 Some parents argue that they should not be expected to furnish classrooms with learning supplies, when schools failed to provide educational tools for remote-learning during the pandmeic. Elena – A whopping 86% of New York schools find it difficult to hire qualified candidates — while over 60% of those already on the job report being dissatisfied with their career, per recent data. Meanwhile, burned out educators are walking away from the chalkboard for more inancially-stable positions as private tutors — and even Hooters waitresses. And while the revved-up Randi hasn't publicly announced any plans to leave the desk and teach tots one-on-one, or sling chicken wings, it seems the professional is more than fed-up with unhelpful folks. 4 School supplies have become a hot-button issue between teachers and parents online. David Tran – 4 Randi noted that she'd be forced to make 'the ultimate sacrifice' for her students in the case of a school shooting, while parents aren't willing to make a monetary sacrifice for the children in their communities. Taras Grebinets – 'I have to make the ultimate sacrifice for the community, the school,' she said, doubling down on the dangers of being a teacher. 'But little Johnny's mother does not think she has to make any sacrifices for the community?.' The commentariat appeared to side with the indignant instructor — concurring that little Johnny's mommy is a big meanie. 'Everybody wants a village but nobody wanna be a villager,' a commenter chimed, scolding folks who are unwilling to pitch in to meet classroom budget shortfalls. 'Parents complaining about school supplies are the same parents that don't sit down and read with their kids,' another spat. 'Johnny's mother also thinks you should be providing for Johnny out of your own pocket, because they do not value teachers,' an equally peeved onlooker added. 'These parents are taking it out the wrong people,' wrote another. ''If they don't wanna shell out money for school supplies, they should be up at those board meetings [and] electing better representatives, fighting for public school funding. Not on this app crying over crayons.'
Time of India
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
National Chicken Wing Day 2025: How it started and where to get the best deals, score free wings
Wing lovers, assemble! National Chicken Wing Day 2025 is here, and to celebrate the same on July 29, restaurants across the United States of America are firing up sizzling deals, freebies, and limited-time flavors. Whether you gorge on boneless or dig spicy wings, you'll find your perfect match in the plethora of promotions and plates! But where to get the best deals and score free wings, and how? Don't worry, we're your 'wing'man for answering all your queries! Get ready to plan your game day feast or wing-filled celebration with this ultimate guide. Here's where to go, what to order, and how to save big. But before we spill the beans, let's turn back time and take a look at the juicy history of chicken wings and how that signature dish started National Chicken Wing Day. National Chicken Wing Day: How it started To understand National Chicken Wing Day, we need to rewind to the 1960s, a time of rock 'n' roll, moon landings, and... culinary innovation in Buffalo, New York. Yes, that's right. The modern chicken wing's origin story begins in 1964 at a family-owned bar called Anchor Bar, run by Teressa and Frank Bellissimo. Legend has it that late one night, Teressa needed to whip up a quick snack for her son Dominic and his hungry friends. With few ingredients on hand, she grabbed some discarded chicken wings (which were often used for stock or thrown out), deep-fried them, tossed them in hot sauce and butter, and served them with celery and blue cheese dressing. The result? A finger-licking flavor bomb that launched a culinary phenomenon: the Buffalo Wing. The popularity of Buffalo wings quickly soared across Western New York, spreading to nearby cities and inspiring restaurants to create their own versions. By the 1980s, national chains like Hooters began putting wings front and center on their menus, and the NFL took notice. Wings became the unofficial food of football. They were crispy, shareable, and perfect for game day. Super Bowl Sunday wing consumption now regularly exceeds 1.4 billion wings! When did National Chicken Wing Day become official? The credit goes to Mayor Stan Makowski of Buffalo, New York, who proclaimed July 29, 1977, as National Chicken Wing Day. In his proclamation, he praised the city's culinary gift to the nation and celebrated local establishments that turned the humble wing into a hot-ticket item. The declaration helped cement Buffalo's claim as the wing capital of the world and gave birth to an annual tradition that has grown beyond the city and even the United States. National Chicken Wing Day: How it's going Since their delicious and homely but glorious debut, wings have evolved in flavor and form. The traditional Buffalo style (spicy, buttery hot sauce with blue cheese) is still a fan favorite, but now you'll find wings in every imaginable variety, like honey BBQ, garlic parmesan, Korean gochujang, teriyaki, lemon pepper dry rub, and mango habanero – to name a few. And don't forget the boneless vs. bone-in debate, that's a topic nearly as controversially debated as pineapple on pizza! Although born in Buffalo, chicken wings have gone international. National Chicken Wing Day has inspired food festivals and eating contests in places as far-flung as Canada, the UK, and Australia. It's not just an American obsession anymore, it's a global wing-win! Today, National Chicken Wing Day is celebrated with wing deals, all-you-can-eat specials, and saucy promotions at chain restaurants and local pubs across the US. It's a day when calories don't count (or so we like to believe), and dipping sauces are essential. So, where do you go to grab some juicy wings? Read to know the hottest places offering the hottest deals! Major chains, major wing deals Buffalo Wild Wings: To celebrate the day, Buffalo Wild Wings is offering six free wings with any $10 order, available via the app or dine-in using the promo code FREEWINGS. Additionally, members of their Rewards program can grab a free sandwich or dessert with qualifying purchases thanks to their 'Month of Free' campaign. Wingstop: Wingstop is joining the festive fun with a special: five free wings when you place an online or app order and apply the code FREEWINGS. Popeyes: Though mainly known for fried chicken, Popeyes is offering exciting wing deals. Rewards members can claim six free spicy wings with any wings order in-app. There's also a BOGO offer on six-piece wings via Uber Eats and DoorDash, valid through early August. Applebee's and other casual chains: Applebee's is offering BOGO boneless or bone-in wings, available via app or online. Other casual chains like Whataburger, TGI Fridays, and Beef 'O' Brady's are also running similar wing promotions. However, details vary by location, so check local apps or websites before placing your order. Texas hotspots and local wing hauls Pluckers Wing Bar (Texas): Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Pluckers is offering $1 wings and $2 beers on both July 23 and National Chicken Wing Day, July 29. With locations across Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and more, it's a must-visit for Texans in the mood for wings and deals. Wings Etc. (La Porte, TX): A brand-new location in La Porte is giving the first 50 dine-in patrons free wings for a year—an epic grand-opening promo for locals in the Houston area. Other great wing deals 7-Eleven / Speedway / Stripes: BOGO wings on select varieties and free wings with drink purchase promotions. Bonchon: 5 wings for $5, limited to one offer per guest, in-store or online. City BBQ, Dave & Buster's, Hooters, Bob's: Offers include pack discounts and BOGO options. For example, Bob's: Buy 10 wings, get 10 free; Dave & Buster's: 20 wings for $20; Hooters: Buy 10, get 10 free. However, terms vary by location, so check local menus before ordering. This article is for informational purposes only. Promotions, deals, and participation for National Chicken Wing Day 2025 may vary by location and are subject to change by individual restaurants or brands. Readers are encouraged to check with local outlets or official websites for the most accurate and up-to-date information before visiting. Dhanteras 2023: How costly gold will be and what are the budget-friendly options this season!
Sydney Morning Herald
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Why Sydney Sweeney's ‘good jeans' campaign is being compared to Nazism
'So American eagle admits they are naz****s [sic],' another said beside an 15-second clip of Sweeney cuddling a German shepherd dog. The comment received more than 4500 likes. 'Blong (sic) hair, blue eyes, HOLDING A GERMAN SHEPHERD!!! What were you all thinking? Did you know what you were implying? This is not ok,' another commenter said. Another clip featuring Sweeney wearing a low-cut singlet while working on a car attracted the observation: 'Leaning into eugenics is a WILD take. No thanks,' collecting more than 6000 likes in the process. An Instagram clip of Sweeney apparently crossing out the word 'genes' on a street billboard and replacing it with the word 'jeans' was also slammed. 'It's giving 'Subtle 1930's Germany', one comment read. Conservatives claim Sweeney However, the campaign has also had its defenders. 'Woke advertising is dead. Sydney Sweeney killed it,' said right-wing commentator Kyle Becker on X. ' There is no 'racist undertone', unless you choose to put it there. They're about the end of cancel culture, which demonises beauty, excellence, and virtue itself,' X user Kaizen D. Asiedu said. But the current digital fracas is not the first time US conservatives have tried to enlist Sweeney into the culture war. Last year Sweeney appeared on a Saturday Night Live sketch as a Hooters waitperson wearing a low-cut T-shirt, prompting widespread conservative commentary that her revealing outfit on the show signalled the end of woke culture. And Sweeney's interest in country music and trucks has also prompted some discussion about her leanings – as has her family. In 2023, Sweeny threw a 'surprise hoedown' for her mother's 60th birthday, with some family members photographed in 'blue lives matter' T-shirts, and others seen in red MAGA caps. Sweeney responded on X a few weeks later: 'You guys this is wild. An innocent celebration for my moms milestone 60th birthday has turned into an absurd political statement, which was not the intention. Please stop making assumptions,' she tweeted. Sweeny has remained tight-lipped about her political views but has said she is pro-choice and has also expressed support for LGBTQI+ rights on X. So what went wrong? Senior lecturer in marketing at the University of Adelaide's Adelaide Business School, Dr Amelie Burgess, says it is unlikely the American Eagle campaign was deliberately provoking the controversy. 'I think that backlash is always a risk even without being deliberately provocative,' she says. 'It's rare that a company like AE with a diverse young audience would lean into something so polarising.' Loading As she notes, the ad's messaging 'is intersecting uncomfortably with eugenics ideologies' but 'that group of people are not dominant in our society'. 'It's not a smart business move or a good societal move either.' Burgess believes it is more likely the misstep came from a lack of diversity among the American Eagle marketing team and Sweeney's own advisers. 'It's probably poor creative development and execution,' she says. 'You have that provocative wordplay and it's obviously not been properly assessed for cultural implication … and you have someone not very diverse leading that campaign. Loading 'Theres a benefit in having diversity across all business functions, but especially in marketing.' Burgess' research has shown that a lack of diversity can affect marketing imagery and messaging and make the company tone-deaf and slow to respond when issues do blow up. As for any longer-term damage, Burgess observes that we expect brands to be accountable these days, and there are consequences for such missteps. And although Sweeney's fan base can provide a buffer for a period, it won't necessarily last. 'That sustained controversy does erode that over time, and we have seen that … It depends on how the brand responds and how Sydney Sweeney responds.'
The Age
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
Why Sydney Sweeney's ‘good jeans' campaign is being compared to Nazism
'So American eagle admits they are naz****s [sic],' another said beside an 15-second clip of Sweeney cuddling a German shepherd dog. The comment received more than 4500 likes. 'Blong (sic) hair, blue eyes, HOLDING A GERMAN SHEPHERD!!! What were you all thinking? Did you know what you were implying? This is not ok,' another commenter said. Another clip featuring Sweeney wearing a low-cut singlet while working on a car attracted the observation: 'Leaning into eugenics is a WILD take. No thanks,' collecting more than 6000 likes in the process. An Instagram clip of Sweeney apparently crossing out the word 'genes' on a street billboard and replacing it with the word 'jeans' was also slammed. 'It's giving 'Subtle 1930's Germany', one comment read. Conservatives claim Sweeney However, the campaign has also had its defenders. 'Woke advertising is dead. Sydney Sweeney killed it,' said right-wing commentator Kyle Becker on X. ' There is no 'racist undertone', unless you choose to put it there. They're about the end of cancel culture, which demonises beauty, excellence, and virtue itself,' X user Kaizen D. Asiedu said. But the current digital fracas is not the first time US conservatives have tried to enlist Sweeney into the culture war. Last year Sweeney appeared on a Saturday Night Live sketch as a Hooters waitperson wearing a low-cut T-shirt, prompting widespread conservative commentary that her revealing outfit on the show signalled the end of woke culture. And Sweeney's interest in country music and trucks has also prompted some discussion about her leanings – as has her family. In 2023, Sweeny threw a 'surprise hoedown' for her mother's 60th birthday, with some family members photographed in 'blue lives matter' T-shirts, and others seen in red MAGA caps. Sweeney responded on X a few weeks later: 'You guys this is wild. An innocent celebration for my moms milestone 60th birthday has turned into an absurd political statement, which was not the intention. Please stop making assumptions,' she tweeted. Sweeny has remained tight-lipped about her political views but has said she is pro-choice and has also expressed support for LGBTQI+ rights on X. So what went wrong? Senior lecturer in marketing at the University of Adelaide's Adelaide Business School, Dr Amelie Burgess, says it is unlikely the American Eagle campaign was deliberately provoking the controversy. 'I think that backlash is always a risk even without being deliberately provocative,' she says. 'It's rare that a company like AE with a diverse young audience would lean into something so polarising.' Loading As she notes, the ad's messaging 'is intersecting uncomfortably with eugenics ideologies' but 'that group of people are not dominant in our society'. 'It's not a smart business move or a good societal move either.' Burgess believes it is more likely the misstep came from a lack of diversity among the American Eagle marketing team and Sweeney's own advisers. 'It's probably poor creative development and execution,' she says. 'You have that provocative wordplay and it's obviously not been properly assessed for cultural implication … and you have someone not very diverse leading that campaign. Loading 'Theres a benefit in having diversity across all business functions, but especially in marketing.' Burgess' research has shown that a lack of diversity can affect marketing imagery and messaging and make the company tone-deaf and slow to respond when issues do blow up. As for any longer-term damage, Burgess observes that we expect brands to be accountable these days, and there are consequences for such missteps. And although Sweeney's fan base can provide a buffer for a period, it won't necessarily last. 'That sustained controversy does erode that over time, and we have seen that … It depends on how the brand responds and how Sydney Sweeney responds.'
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Hulk Hogan's death could be bad news for Hooters
Hulk Hogan's Real American Beer was bidding to buy Hooters before his death. It's now unclear if that offer will continue. Hogan died Thursday, reportedly of cardiac arrest. The death of Hulk Hogan (real name Terry Bollea) Thursday marked the end of an era in the wrestling world, but it could put the future of a national restaurant chain at risk as well. Bollea's Real American Beer brand had launched a bid to acquire Hooters just last month. After initially bidding only for the company's intellectual property, it expanded that bid to acquire all of Hooters of America, including the over 400 locations across the world. Hooters filed for bankruptcy in June, abruptly closing dozens of locations. Management at the time said the company wasn't 'going anywhere' and that 'by optimizing our business in support of our long-term goals, Hooters will be well-positioned to continue our iconic legacy under a pure franchise business model.' That didn't stop bidders from emerging. Real American Beer found itself in competition with a proposal led by Hooters Inc., which oversees some franchised Hooters locations. The company's cofounder was a part of that group. 'Real American's bid is different,' the company said at the time of its bid. 'It's about rebuilding Hooters from the ground up, with a fresh operational model, new revenue streams (merchandise, partnerships, experience-first locations), and a cultural strategy designed to reengage diners in their 20s and 30s. This isn't about preserving nostalgia. It's about unlocking Hooters' next chapter, with real investment, real leadership, and a real plan to win.' Terri Francis, CEO of Real American, told Fortune the company plans to continue pursuing Hooters. 'Hulk was a passionate entrepreneur who believed in the power of American-made brands and products, and the power of bringing communities across America together,' Francis said. 'Real American Beer will carry forward his vision and mission with the same passion and purpose — and that includes his desire to bring Hooters into the Real American family.' If the bid is approved, Real American Beer would need to launch a separate entity to own Hooters, since liquor laws in the U.S. prohibit alcohol brands from owning restaurants. Hooters and Hogan's beer have a history, however. The chain was one of the first to agree to serve the lager last June. This story was originally featured on Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
