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Hokit Says He Won’t Apologize for Obama Remarks — 1dUFC heavyweight Josh Hokit says he has no regrets about making a vulgar, conspiracy-based insult about Michelle Obama after his June White House fight, despite acknowledging it was inappropriate. He defended the remarks as free speech ahead of Saturday’s title fight against Cyril Gane at UFC 334.

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Dana Whitfield He already called the remarks inappropriate so refusing to apologize now just comes across as stubborn and unnecessary.

Nvidia CEO Tells Staff of Affair as Board Reviews Intelligence Reports — 4dNvidia CEO Jensen Huang told employees he had been unfaithful to his wife and apologized, saying he would work to regain their confidence. The company’s board has opened an independent investigation into allegations that he was targeted by Chinese intelligence; Nvidia says it has no reason to believe company secrets or national security were compromised and continues to back his leadership.

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Rachel Meyers Backing the CEO while investigating makes sense as long as the review stays independent and thorough.

Laura Loomer Reportedly Received Thousands For X Posts Promoting Clients — 4dA prominent ally of President Donald Trump says she won't apologize for making money off her reputation.

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Chase Rice Recalls Mother’s Apology After Abuse Disclosure — Nov 4, 2026Country singer Chase Rice says publicly discussing his childhood sexual abuse led to an emotional phone call with his mother, who cried and apologized for how the family handled what happened. Rice reassured her she wasn’t to blame and said confronting the trauma has helped him feel stronger.

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UTSA Student Apologizes for Kirk Assassination Poem — Nov 1, 2026A University of Texas at San Antonio student apologized after a video showed her reciting a poem that mocked Charlie Kirk’s assassination and joking about a campus activist’s lack of a neck brace. The video prompted widespread backlash and a university system review; she said her remarks were deeply insensitive and apologized to Kirk’s family and the activist.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Wellston Schools Condemn KKK Costume PhotosPolitics — 3dPhotos of current and former Wellston students wearing Ku Klux Klan costumes at an off-campus Halloween gathering sparked outrage and renewed concerns about racism in the Oklahoma community. The school district condemned the images but has not disclosed whether students faced discipline; some participants apologized, while a former student who described past racial harassment called for accountability.

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Burnham signals openness to slavery apology ahead of Commonwealth summit — Nov 1, 2026Andy Burnham declared Britain open to a formal slave-trade apology ahead of the Antigua Commonwealth summit, ruling out cash while Caribbean leaders pressed redress and Britons faced welfare, debt and defense strain.

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Selma Blair Apologizes After Flight Arrest — Oct 30, 2026Selma Blair apologized in an Instagram video nearly three weeks after her Oct. 11 flight arrest, saying she never intended to hurt or frighten anyone; she pleaded not guilty to two assault charges.

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Chris Dalton She should have apologized right after the flight instead of waiting weeks to post that video.

Martha Stewart Calls Herself Stupid for Homeless Halloween Costume — 6dMartha Stewart apologized for her Halloween costume depicting a homeless person, calling it insensitive and acknowledging she had made a mistake. On the Today show, she also clarified that Craig Melvin was not responsible for the costume and that her claim about chocolate on her sweater was a joke.

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Sam Okafor Martha should have realized a homeless costume was offensive long before wearing it, even as a joke.

Britain Open to Apology for Slave Trade — Oct 30, 2026During his Caribbean tour, King Charles acknowledged the suffering caused by slavery, but stopped short of an apology or reparations as British governments have ruled out compensation. Caribbean advocates said his remarks were insufficient and are pressing for action at the upcoming Commonwealth summit.

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Paraguay Senate Impeaches Peña 44-0 Over Bank AllegationsWorld — Nov 5, 2026Paraguayan President Santiago Peña resigned as Ueno Bank’s collapse and frozen customer deposits triggered public protests and an impeachment push in Congress. Peña apologized and said ensuring depositors recover their savings was a priority.

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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

KATSEYE Postpones Detroit Concert Over Megan’s Illness — Nov 4, 2026KATSEYE postponed its Detroit concert shortly before showtime after Megan Skiendiel became ill and could not perform. The group apologized to fans who had traveled for the show; no makeup date was announced.

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Wyatt Young Apologizes After Costly Iowa State Penalty — Nov 1, 2026Oklahoma State receiver Wyatt Young apologized for taunting Iowa State fans after his go-ahead touchdown, which drew a 15-yard unsportsmanlike penalty and gave the Cyclones favorable field position for a game-winning field goal in a 51–49 win. Coach Eric Morris sharply criticized the mistake but said Young took responsibility and remains a valued, competitive player.

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Mbappé Apologizes as China Sponsors End Deals — Oct 27, 2026Mbappé apologized Oct. 27 after a viral Mao meme clip; Dongpeng, Mengniu and Milkground ended deals as a related Weibo hashtag hit 430 million views.

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Chris Dalton Apologizing after the fact won't bring back the lost partnerships in China.

Browns Yet to Name Starter for Houston Game — 5dA joking, ambiguous comment by Shedeur Sanders about the Saints’ defense became bulletin-board material in New Orleans, though Sanders later said he meant no disrespect and apologized if his words were taken out of context. In his first start of the season, he threw for 297 yards and two touchdowns, but Cleveland lost 23-22, and Saints defensive tackle Khristian Boyd mocked Sanders’ signature celebration after a sack.

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Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your futureQuizie — QuizA to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.

Khan apologizes, Bombay HC extends notice suspension — Nov 2, 2026Bombay HC told Imran Khan an Indian abroad would be deported on the "very next flight"; he apologised, vowed no more protests, and the Leave India Notice stay runs to 7 Dec.

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Derek Foss The decision to pause any deportation until December makes sense so the full challenge can be considered properly.

Hamilton defends Leclerc criticism after Mexico clash — Nov 5, 2026Lewis Hamilton remains frustrated with Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc after their opening-lap clash at the Mexico City Grand Prix, saying it cost the team a potential one-two finish and that they need to discuss how they race each other. Hamilton also rejected claims that his remarks are calculated, saying he will not apologize for speaking candidly or be silenced.

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Jared Kim Leclerc was probably just racing hard like always, but Hamilton calling for a proper talk about their approach makes sense for the rest of the season.

Martha Stewart apologizes after homeless person Halloween costume sparks backlash — Nov 2, 2026Martha Stewart issued a public mea culpa when her Halloween costume appeared to offend people. The lifestyle guru has since deleted a photo on Instagram of her wearing torn cloth… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Iowa, Milwaukee Bishops Apologize Over Trump Prayer Photo — Oct 25, 2026Milwaukee Archbishop Jeffrey Grob apologized Oct. 25 after the White House released prayer photos from a 12-bishop Oct. 22 meeting with Trump, less than two weeks before the midterms.

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Sam Okafor The bishops meeting Trump for prayer looks like standard pastoral work, not something needing public apology.

LeBron James Sips Fan’s Wine During Sixers Win — Nov 3, 2026LeBron James briefly sipped wine from a Philadelphia 76ers fan’s cup after colliding with him while chasing a loose ball during Philadelphia’s 126-107 win over Chicago. The fan said James apologized and returned the cup, and that he wasn’t bothered by the incident.

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Elena Vasquez The fan not minding at all makes the whole thing seem harmless rather than some big invasion of space.

Montez Sweat Returns to Bears After PED Suspension and Apologizes — Oct 27, 2026Bears defensive end Montez Sweat returned to practice after serving a two-game suspension for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing substances policy. He called the positive test accidental, apologized to teammates and fans, took responsibility without explaining what caused it, and said he is moving forward.

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Sam Okafor Apology to teammates is the right move. Now the focus has to stay on football and not distractions all season.

Trump Demands Apology From LeBron James After National Anthem Gaffe — Oct 22, 2026President Donald Trump is crying foul and is demanding an apology from LeBron James. Trump was not pleased with James over his antics during the national anthem during his debut w… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Selma Blair Breaks Silence After Arrest Following Midair Incident — Oct 30, 2026Actress Selma Blair is apologizing after allegedly assaulting flight attendants during an incident aboard a Delta flight earlier this month, including an apparent attempt to open o… — by Andrew Powell

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Maine Candidate Jackson Won't Apologize to Collins — Oct 18, 2026Troy Jackson will not apologize for telling Sen. Susan Collins to "shut up" after she called a debate protester one of his supporters.

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Sam Okafor Both candidates should focus on Maine's real problems instead of trading barbs over one protester.