Target Pulls Children's Halloween Costume After Uproar

Target has pulled a controversial children’s Halloween costume after critics accused it of being racist. In addition, the retail chain has apologized.

According to Reuters, the markets quickly reacted, and Target’s shares fell by about 5% after the retailer apologized for the Halloween costume that was “criticized for evoking Blackface and minstrel shows.”

The costume was marketed as “Kids’ Glows Under Blacklight Circus Clown Halloween Costume,” and it “showed a Black child model in an orange and black outfit, with a mask featuring an exaggerated smile and mini top hat,” according to NBC Chicago, which added that it was widely derided as racist.

Some customers weren’t satisfied with the apology. “How do designs like this keep making it all the way to shelves???” a person wrote on X.

Target Admitted the Costume Was Offensive in Its Apology

School supplies are displayed at a Target store in Downtown Brooklyn in New York City.

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Target posted an apology on its website, calling the costume offensive.

“As a company, we know we got this wrong, and we are deeply sorry. The costume is offensive and should never have been part of our assortment. It is no longer available for sale,” Target wrote.

“We know this is especially hurtful for our Black guests, team members and partners. Removing the costume is an important first step, and the company is looking closely at how this happened and what needs to change to ensure this won’t happen again.”

Target has found itself the focal point of numerous controversies in recent years.

Target’s Apology Post on X Has Had More Than 73 Million Views

Target is facing major backlash over a controversial Halloween costume that critics say resembles racially offensive imagery.

The retailer has since pulled the costume and issued an apology but the debate online is far from over. pic.twitter.com/nj6g60xou2

— TMZ (@TMZ) August 25, 2026

Target also posted the apology on X, where it had more than 73 million views. “An apology from us: We pulled an offensive Halloween costume that should never have been part of our assortment. It is no longer for sale,” Target wrote.

“As a company, we got this wrong, and we are deeply sorry. We know this is especially hurtful for our Black guests, team members and partners. Removing the costume is an important first step, and the company is looking closely at how this happened and what needs to change to ensure this won’t happen again.”

A woman alleged on X, “Target knew exactly what they were doing. They knew this costume on this Black child looked like racist minstrel imagery. And that’s why we called them on their BS. And now the costume is gone. THIS is why we boycotted them.”

Added another woman, “Nothing could’ve prepared me for the costume they were referring to. blackface in the year of 2026? how did this even get approved.”

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Craftsman Makes a $50 Ratchet Set Complete With 40 of the Most Essential Metric and SAE Sockets

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Craftsman Versastack Mechanics Tool Set, $50 (was $70)

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Why We Love This Deal

One of the biggest brands in hand tools right now is Craftsman. It also happens to make one of the most versatile toolbox systems around, the Versastack, which sort of “locks” multiple boxes together for hassle-free movement. Combine a set of Craftsman tools with a Versastack-compatible toolbox, throw in a nearly 30% discount, and you get one of the most compelling deals on Amazon.

The Craftsman Versastack Mechanics Tool Set is just $50 right now, a great deal considering that it includes 71 pieces in addition to a bespoke toolbox with a clear lid, allowing you to get that special satisfaction of seeing things arranged perfectly, put away in a spot built just for them.

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The Craftsman Versastack Mechanics Tool Set.

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What Shoppers Should Know

• Ratchets: ¼ inch and ⅜ inch
• Sockets: 40
• Hex Keys: 28
• Adapters: 1
• Material: Polished alloy steel
• Set Model: CMMT45171

Inside the Versastack toolbox, you’ll find 72 pieces, including 40 polished alloy steel SAE and metric sockets and matching 72-tooth ratchets built with a slim head and handle profile for use even in cramped environments. The set additionally includes 28 hex keys. These are built with long arms to give you extra leverage.

Overall, this set is going to be perfect for budding mechanics, those growing their tool collection, and anyone who has the tools but knows their organization could be better. Versastack users should definitely consider adding this to their tool column.

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What Shoppers Are Saying

With a 4.8-star Amazon rating, this is one of the highest-rated tool sets you’re going to find on Amazon, and one that one shopper called “a very serious ratchet/socket tool set.”

The Craftsman Versastack Mechanics Tool Set is just $50 right now, which is a price so enticing that more than 1,000 of these sets have been shipped from Amazon’s warehouses in the past month alone.

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Dubai's Giant 5 kg Cheesy Burger Goes Viral, Foodies Shocked

Bossman's Burger Factory in Dubai has outdone itself by creating a humongous 5-kg burger, smothered in cheese.

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Amul Clarifies After Instagram Creator Raises Concern Over 'Puffy' Lactose-Free Milk Packs

Instagram creator Trishang Shetty raised concerns over Amul lactose-free milk packaging changes after noticing differences in cap and expiry details.

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Legendary Actor Remade 1960 Steve McQueen Classic, And It Had One of the Biggest Western Openings Ever

Legendary actor Denzel Washington led a modern remake of a classic Western that once starred Hollywood icons Steve McQueen and Yul Brynner.

The Magnificent Seven, directed by Antoine Fuqua, reimagined John Sturges’ 1960 Western of the same name. The original starred Brynner, McQueen, Charles Bronson, James Coburn and Eli Wallach.

The classic was included among Town & Country’s picks for the greatest Western movies ever made. It adapted Japanese director Akira Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai but reworked its story for the American Old West.

The original film’s production became known for tension between Brynner and McQueen. Brynner was already famous at the time, while McQueen was still building the career that would eventually make him one of Hollywood’s biggest names.

During filming, McQueen reportedly became frustrated with having less dialogue than Brynner and competed for attention. The movie struggled in North American theaters, but it became a commercial success overseas, especially in Europe.

The film’s success led to three sequels and eventually a remake. More than five decades later, the story returned to theaters in a modern adaptation.

The Magnificent Seven: Steve McQueen riding shotgun as Yul Brynner takes the reins in a scene from the 1960 western.

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Legendary Actor Denzel Washington Leads Remake of Steve McQueen Classic to Historic Box Office Heights

The 2016 film follows the residents of a small farming town called Rose Creek, who face destruction from a ruthless mining industrialist named Bartholomew Bogue, played by Peter Sarsgaard.

Led by vengeful widow Emma Cullen, played by Haley Bennett, the townspeople recruit seven outlaws and mercenaries to defend their community. Washington stars as Sam Chisolm, a warrant officer and bounty hunter whom Cullen hires to lead the group. He then recruits gambler and gunfighter Josh Faraday, portrayed by Chris Pratt.

The group also includes Civil War sharpshooter Goodnight Robicheaux, portrayed by Ethan Hawke. His loyal companion, Billy Rocks, is a skilled assassin played by Lee Byung-hun.

Vincent D’Onofrio plays eccentric mountain man Jack Horne, while Manuel Garcia-Rulfo portrays Mexican outlaw Vasquez. Martin Sensmeier plays Red Harvest, a Comanche warrior who completes the group. Together, the seven gunfighters prepare to defend Rose Creek against Bogue and his forces.

The $90 million remake made a strong debut when it opened in North American theaters in September 2016. The film earned $35 million during its opening weekend and ranked No. 1 at the domestic box office.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the $35 million debut was among the top Western openings of all time. The film went on to gross $93.4 million domestically and $162.3 million worldwide. 

Former Sony worldwide president of marketing and distribution Josh Greenstein credited Washington and Pratt’s star power as part of the film’s appeal.

“It’s great to have a movie with Denzel Washington and Chris Pratt in it. They are proven stars and just so winning, especially together,” Greenstein told the entertainment outlet.

Related: ‘Best Thing I Ever Made’: Ridley Scott Epic Features One of Denzel Washington’s Finest Performances

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On This Date: Nolan Ryan Sets MLB Record That May Never Be Broken

On this day 37 years ago, legendary MLB pitcher Nolan Ryan reached a milestone that may never be broken again.

The date was August 22, 1989, when Ryan notched the 5,000th strikeout of his Hall of Fame career while pitching for the Texas Rangers. Ryan struck out another MLB legend, the late Rickey Henderson, on a 96 mph fastball to obtain this milestone.

On This Date in 1989, Nolan Ryan fanned future Hall-of-Famer Rickey Henderson for the 5,000th strikeout of his career.⚾

Ryan would finish his career with an MLB-record 5,714 K and remains the only pitcher to reach the 5,000 mark. Justin Verlander leads all active MLB pitchers… pic.twitter.com/W0PDnZqyHZ

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Ryan finished his career with 5,714 strikeouts and still holds the all-time record to this day. Fellow Hall of Fame pitcher Randy Johnson is in second-place with 4,875 strikeouts.

The highest strikeout total by an active pitcher in MLB is Detroit Tigers starter Justin Verlander, who has 3,554 (eighth all-time). However, Verlander will not beat Ryan’s record given he is set to retire after the 2026 baseball season.

Beyond Verlander, Toronto Blue Jays starter Max Scherzer has 3,521 strikeouts, which is good for 10th on the all-time list. That said, Scherzer is 42-years-old, meaning his career is also nearing an end.

Several decades later, Ryan’s record remains and likely won’t be broken anytime soon if ever.

Atlanta Braves starter Chris Sale is the next closest active pitcher on the list with 2,745 strikeouts. Sale is 37-years-old and in his 16th MLB season.

Ryan’s Hall of Fame Career

Ryan began his career in 1966 with the New York Mets. Although he helped them win the World Series in 1969, the Mets infamously traded him to the then California Angels in December of 1971.

The right-handed pitcher went on to become an eight-time All-Star, 11-time strikeout leader, two-time National League ERA leader and toss seven no-hitters. Ryan has his number retired by the Angels, Houston Astros and Texas Rangers. He is also in the Hall of Fame for the Angels, Astros and Rangers and a part of MLB’s All-Century Team.

Ryan retired from MLB after the 1993 season. He was inducted into Cooperstown in 1999 as a first ballot Hall of Famer. Ryan is tied for the MLB record of 27 seasons played with Adrian Constantine Anson, who was nicknamed “Cap.”

Not only does Ryan have the most seasons played record, his 5,714 strikeout record may never be broken. He achieved this impressive milestone on this date in 1989.

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24 Years of the NFC South: Breaking Down the Most Entertaining Division in Football

The NFC South was created in 2002 when the league realigned after adding the Houston Texans. Since then, it has been one of football’s more entertaining divisions. We’ve seen teams finish in last place one year and win the division the next; in fact, that happened every year from 2002-2007. 

The team that has won the NFC South the least is the Atlanta Falcons. They have won four division titles, with their first in 2004 and their most recent in 2016. They have made the playoffs 8 times and appeared in one Super Bowl. Though I suspect Falcons’ fans would rather forget their Super Bowl LI experience. 

The Carolina Panthers are in third place with 6 division championships. They have also made the playoffs 8 times since realignment. They have two Super Bowl appearances: Super Bowl XXVIII, which they lost to the New England Patriots 32-29, and Super Bowl 50, which they lost 24-10 after being the league’s most dominant team during the regular season. 

The New Orleans Saints are tied for the most division wins with 7; they lead the division in playoff berths with nine. They have made one Super Bowl, that being XLIV, where they defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17. 

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Tied for first with New Orleans is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who have also won the division 7 times while making the playoffs eight times. They have won the Super Bowl twice, first with a dominant defensive performance against the Raiders in Super Bowl XXXVII, where they defeated the Oakland Raiders 48-21. Then they were led by Tom Brady, who was scorned after parting ways with the Patriots, helping Tampa Bay best the Kansas City Chiefs 31-9 in Super Bowl LV. 

The NFC South is my favorite division to watch because I never know what will happen. Tampa Bay had won the division every season from 2020-2024, but the Carolina Panthers usurped them last season. However, it wasn’t like the Panthers had an amazing season; they only went 8-9, the same record as the Buccaneers and Falcons, winning on tiebreakers. 

If I had to predict who will win this season, I would have to go with the Panthers to repeat. However, I believe Saints quarterback Tyler Shough could make New Orleans a dark horse. The more I think about it, though, maybe Baker Mayfield will have a chip on his shoulder and ball out, or even Tua Tagovailoa could resurrect his career in Atlanta. Whatever happens, I’m sure it will make for another entertaining season in the NFC South.

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