Ref News Today — November 10, 2026
Kim Kardashian's Skims offers refunds for $148 advent calendar after backlash and more — today's ref signal.
As the world continues to navigate complex issues, controversy and criticism are surrounding various high-profile figures and organizations. Kim Kardashian's Skims is facing backlash over its $148 advent calendar, with the company now offering refunds after customers expressed outrage over the product's value and content. Similarly, reputations are on the line in the world of sports, as former FIFA executive Wenger is considering a challenge against current president Infantino.
In other news, global economic trends are showing no signs of slowing, with China's trade surplus recently surpassing $1 trillion at a record pace. Meanwhile, politics in the United States are heating up, as Representative Thomas Massie is pushing for a vote on impeaching a prominent figure, and a viral song is unexpectedly becoming a rallying cry for a campaign. Unfortunately, hate speech and violent threats continue to be a problem, as a man has been jailed for making racist death threats against a UK politician, Rishi Sunak's opponent, Kemi Badenoch. These stories and more are making headlines today.
Today's signal:
• Kim Kardashian's Skims offers refunds for $148 advent calendar after backlash (bbc.co.uk)
• Wenger considers standing against Infantino (bbc.co.uk)
• China’s Trade Surplus Passes $1 Trillion at Record Pace (nytimes.com)
• Thomas Massie Moves to Force Vote on Impeaching Pete Hegseth (nytimes.com)
• ‘Talafreako’ Is, Accidentally, the Campaign Song of the Moment (nytimes.com)
• Man jailed over racist Badenoch death threats (bbc.co.uk)