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How people in dozens of states were targeted with racist texts and what you can do
Since the election, CBS News has reported people who are Black have been receiving racist text messages. Hispanic and LGBTQ Americans have also reported receiving text messages. It is not known who ...Top stories - CBS News - 3 hours ago -
States work to tackle racist text messages sent to Black people nationwide
Racist text messages were sent to scores of Black people the day after the election telling them they had been “selected” to pick cotton “at the nearest plantation.”Top stories - NBC News - November 8 -
If you became rich, what luxuries would you want? For some, it’s all about new socks (seriously).
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Federal investigation launched into racist texts targeting Black Americans across 10 states
Federal authorities are examining a series of racist texts sent to Black Americans across 10 states. Many of the messages were sent to students and make reference to slavery.Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
How Cavs unleashed the new and improved Evan Mobley: 'I'm showing people what I can really do'
Mobley, in Year 4 of his career, is proving he belongs in the conversation among the NBA's elite young big menSports - CBS Sports - October 30 -
FBI investigating racist texts sent to people around the country
Racist texts have been sent to people around the country, including college students. It's unclear who is behind the messages and how people were targeted. Some recipients tied the messages to the ...Top stories - NBC News - November 7 -
FBI investigates racist text messages sent to black people across US
The messages tell recipients they have been selected "to pick cotton" or “chosen to be a slave", authorities say.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
Racist text messages reported in multiple states after Election Day
Officials in a number of states are responding to reports of racist texts received by residents in the days after the 2024 election.Top stories - ABC News - November 8 -
Officials condemn racist texts sent to Black residents in several states
The FBI said it was aware of "the offensive and racist text messages sent to individuals around the country."Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
Racist texts sent to random Black Americans in multiple states, FBI investigating
Law enforcement agencies in multiple states say racist text messages with almost identical language were sent to Black Americans Wednesday telling them they had been "selected for cotton picking." ...Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
New Wave of Offensive Texts Targets Hispanic and L.G.B.T.Q. People
The F.B.I. is investigating messages that told people they would be deported or transported to a “re-education camp.” They came after racist texts were sent to Black people.Top stories - The New York Times - 19 hours ago -
Black people are receiving racist text messages about picking cotton 'at the nearest plantation'
Dozens of Black people across the country said they have received text messages telling them they had been “selected” to pick cotton “at the nearest plantation.”Top stories - NBC News - November 7 -
Black people across US receive racist text messages after Trump’s win
FBI investigating after people report texts saying they were selected to pick cotton and go to nearest plantation. Just hours after Donald Trump’s election win on Tuesday, Black people across the ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
What is melanoma, who does it affect and how can people avoid it?
For people aged 25 to 49 melanoma is the second most common form of cancer, but the risk can be reduced. Over the past two decades, cancer cases in the UK have been rising twice as fast for people ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states and prompt investigations
Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black men, women and students, including middle schoolers, prompting inquiries by the FBI and ...Tech - ABC News - November 10 -
Multiple agencies investigating racist texts sent to random Black Americans in multiple states
The FBI, FCC, and Justice Department along with state and local agencies are all probing a series of racist text messages with almost identical language that were sent to Black Americans across ...Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
Can you vote in person if you were mailed a ballot?
Some voters who received mail-in ballots may be experiencing a little in-person voting FOMO with Election Day on Tuesday – but is it possible to change one's mind and head to the polls?Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
New deals with Balkan states to target people smugglers
The agreements aim to increase intelligence sharing as part of efforts to tackle small boat crossings.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
What Do You Like Most About Halloween?
Elaborate lawn decorations. Bags of candy. Creative costumes. What’s your favorite part of the holiday? What could you do without?Top stories - The New York Times - October 30 -
What Can the Department of Government Efficiency Do?
President-elect Trump has indicated the entity will operate outside the government, a position that comes with legal limits.Business - The New York Times - 14 hours ago -
Authorities investigate racist texts sent to Black Americans
Authorities are investigating racist text messages sent to Black Americans across the country telling them they have been “selected to pick cotton.” “The FBI is aware of the offensive and racist ...Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
FBI investigating racists texts sent to Black Americans
The FBI is investigating a series of racist text messages sent to Black Americans across the country. A state attorney general has suggested that foreign actors may be involved. NBC News' Zinhle ...Top stories - NBC News - November 8 -
Feds investigate racist text messages sent nationwide
Federal authorities are investigating racist text messages that were sent this week to residents in at least 19 states, from California to Connecticut. The texts were also sent to students at ...Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
What is E coli, and how can you prevent yourself from becoming infected by it?
With an outbreak of the disease has been linked to McDonald’s burgers, here’s what you need to know about it. Health authorities are investigating an outbreak of E coli infections linked to ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
How Bad Do You Want It, Ladies?
Donald, your insecurity is showing.Top stories - The New York Times - October 26 -
3 Things You Can Do to Stay Relevant as AI Alters the Workplace
If your job is not replaced by AI, it might be replaced by someone more skilled at using AI.Business - Inc. - October 26 -
'You can do anything', says Belfast's Grammy nominated star
Northern Irish hip-hop artist Jordan Adetunji, says he's "still processing" his nomination.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Bestselling author explains the science of happiness: "You can do the work"
Bestselling author and Harvard professor Arthur Brooks opens up about how enjoyment, satisfaction and meaning in life can increase a person's wellbeing.Top stories - CBS News - 1 hour ago -
If you can’t trust the voice of David Attenborough, what can you trust? | Zoe Williams
The world’s best-loved naturalist has had his voice cloned – and misused – by AI. Soon, we won’t believe anything we hear unless we are in the same room as the speaker. It sounds too fanciful and ...World - The Guardian - 2 hours ago -
We’ve lost control of political text messaging — here’s how we can rein it in
It didn't used to be this way, and it doesn’t have to be.Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
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Amsterdam police say 5 people were hospitalized and 62 detained after a night of violence targeting Israeli soccer fans
Amsterdam police say 5 people were hospitalized and 62 detained after a night of violence targeting Israeli soccer fansWorld - ABC News - November 8 -
What makes walking so great for your health and what else you need to do
Health experts say walking is an easy way to improve physical and mental health, bolster fitness and prevent diseaseHealth - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Lindsey Graham to Republicans supporting Kamala Harris: ‘What the hell are you doing?’
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Meet the Press questions Republicans supporting Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign, saying he “can’t take four more years of this crap.”Politics - NBC News - October 20 -
Sen. Lindsey Graham to Republicans supporting Harris: ‘What the hell are you doing?’
South Carolina GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham on Sunday slammed members of his own party who are supporting Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential bid, asking them, “What the hell are you doing?” ...Top stories - NBC News - October 20 -
Graham on Republicans supporting Harris: 'What the hell are you doing?
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Sunday questioned Republicans who take issue with former President Trump’s “rhetoric” and have decided to back Vice President Harris’s presidential bid instead. “To ...Politics - The Hill - October 20 -
Here's what to do if you lose an absentee ballot before Election Day
While misplacing a ballot can be stressful, there are still ways to make sure your vote is counted.Politics - The Hill - October 20
