Tag: apology
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Javed Akhtar Demands Apology from Nitish Kumar Over Hijab
Javed Akhtar Calls for Accountability in Hijab Incident Veteran Pakistani-born Indian lyricist Javed Akhtar has added his voice to the growing chorus demanding accountability following a controversial hijab incident involving Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Akhtar, known for his outspoken stance on issues of gender and cultural autonomy, asserted on Thursday that Kumar owes an…
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Wellington City Council apologises for ratepayers undercharged accounting error
Wellington ratepayers affected by accounting error The Wellington City Council has acknowledged that ratepayers were undercharged due to an accounting error. In a statement, the council apologised for the mistake, describing it as an unintended error that occurred during the processing of rates. The admission comes with assurances that the issue is being rectified and…
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Wellington City Council Apologises for Rates Undercharge and Tightens Controls
Apology for Billing Error and Immediate Response The Wellington City Council has apologised to ratepayers after discovering an accounting error led to undercharging on some February rates bills. The council emphasised that the mistake was unintentional and reaffirmed its commitment to accurate and transparent billing. “We want to sincerely apologise for this error,” said a…
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Carney apologizes for ‘Who cares?’ remark on U.S.-Canada trade talks
Carney walks back a controversial remark on trade talks In a moment that quickly drew scrutiny from across the political spectrum, Prime Minister Mark Carney said he regretted the wording of a question about the state of U.S.-Canada trade talks. His original answer, a terse “Who cares?”, was interpreted by critics as dismissive of a…
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Starmer Apology Over Leading Pupils in 6-7 Dance Moment
Introduction The prime minister has issued an apology to a headteacher after leading primary school children in a version of the viral 6-7 dance meme. The incident occurred during a visit to a Peterborough school, where political leaders were meeting staff and students as part of a broader outreach on education policy. The episode has…
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Starmer apologises after leading pupils in 6-7 dance
Overview of the incident Labour leader Keir Starmer has apologised after leading primary school pupils in a rendition of the viral 6-7 dance during a visit to a Peterborough school. The moment occurred at Welland Academy, where Starmer and Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson were meeting staff and students as part of a broader tour focused…
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Tool Frontman Apologizes for NZ Covid Show Controversy
A Moment Revisited Tool’s lead vocalist Maynard James Keenan has confronted a controversial moment from the band’s early pandemic era, addressing a live audience in Auckland’s Spark Arena. The performance, which occurred at the outset of the Covid-19 outbreak in 2020, became a reference point for discussions about safety, responsibility, and the experiences of touring…
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Apology: Turning a New Leaf
Greene’s CNN Interview Signals a Shift in Rhetoric In a much-anticipated CNN interview, Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene said she is turning a new leaf, promising to curb what critics describe as “toxic” rhetoric that fueled years of controversy. The remarks mark a rare public pivot for a politician whose career has thrived on provocative…
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Signals a New Path: Apology, Moderation, and a Shift in Rhetoric
MTG Announces a Shift Toward Measured Rhetoric in CNN Interview In a high-profile interview with CNN, Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene signaled a dramatic pivot in her public messaging, saying she intends to move away from what she described as “toxic” rhetoric. The unexpected turn comes after years of provocative statements that have defined her…
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Trump Says He Will Sue BBC for Up to $5 Billion Despite Apology Over Edited Speech
Overview of the Dispute Former U.S. President Donald Trump has asserted plans to pursue a lawsuit against the BBC for as much as $5 billion, arguing that an edited broadcast of one of his speeches misrepresented him. The move comes despite a formal apology from the British broadcaster, which admitted that the editing created a…