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A racist joke against Puerto Ricans creates aftershocks in the closing week of the election

Ahead of Donald Trump’s appearance Tuesday in the heavily Latino city of Allentown, Pennsylvania, a comedian’s racist joke about Puerto Ricans at the former president’s Madison Square Garden rally ...

Obama says ‘you can count on Kamala’ at Philadelphia rally – as it happened

This blog is closing now, thanks for following along. You can find all of our US elections coverage here . . Outcry over Trump’s hint at ‘little secret’ with House Republicans Share your ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

US presidential election updates: Poll shows Harris ahead in early voting as Trump jokes about reporters being shot

Kamala Harris holds marginal leads over Donald Trump in swing state polls with less than 48 hours before polls close in the 5 November election. Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Clemson's Dabo Swinney cracks joke after Election Day mix-up at polling location: 'They done shipped me off'

Swinney was confused when a poll worker told him his vote had already been cast

Sports - CBS Sports - 10 hours ago

Harris and Cheney talk economy, women’s health and Trump in Michigan campaign event – US elections live

VP and former Republican congresswoman meet voters in swing state; Trump holds rally in North Carolina. Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Strictly's Wynne heartbroken over 'stupid joke'

Viewers noticed some apparently awkward moments between the opera singer and his partner Katya Jones.

Wade defends statue's look amid hail of jokes

Dwyane Wade defended his new statue from criticism, saying it represents an "artistic version" of an iconic moment that was trying to be captured.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

Why the racist jokes at Trump's rally fell so flat, according to comedians

Fellow comics were among the most vocal critics of Tony Hinchcliffe, whose recent jokes at at former President Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally Sunday bombed.

Strictly's Wynne and Katya speak out over 'inside jokes'

Wynne Evans and Katya Jones issue statements after Strictly Come Dancing viewers spot awkward moments.

Mrs Brown's Boys star sorry for 'clumsy' racial joke

The show's creator says he made the "clumsy attempt at a joke" during a Christmas show rehearsal.

Fox News denies employee wrote Trump's jokes at Al Smith dinner

Fox News is disputing a claim made by former President Trump that "people from Fox" helped write jokes he delivered at a Catholic charity banquet this week. "Your material was real funny, who wrote ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Scottie Scheffler makes joke about arrest after picking Miami over Louisville during 'College Gameday'

The world golf No. 1 was arrested following a traffic incident during May's PGA Championship in Louisville.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 19

Ocasio-Cortez: 'Trump thinks that people who work at McDonald’s are a joke'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) slammed former President Trump for his recent visit to a McDonald's in Pennsylvania, suggesting the photo op was just an attempt at "connecting" with voters. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Trump spokesperson: Rally comedian made joke in 'poor taste'

Trump spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said jokes made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe about Puerto Rico, Jews and other minorities at former President Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally Sunday night ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Tony Hinchcliffe defends his Puerto Rico jokes from Trump rally

Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe is defending his jokes about Puerto Rico at former President Trump's New York City rally on Sunday after facing significant backlash from figures across the political ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

'Offensive' jokes at Trump MSG rally launch wave of criticism from Latinos

Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe came under fire for comments made about Latinos and Puerto Rico at former President Donald Trump’s Sunday campaign rally.

Vance on racist jokes: ‘We have to stop getting so offended’

JD Vance said he did not hear racist jokes made by a comedian at former President Donald Trump’s New York City rally, but told reporters "I think that we have to stop getting so offended at every ...

Politics - NBC News - October 28

Latino political strategist responds to Puerto Rico jokes at Trump MSG rally

ABC News speaks with Latino Victory Fund chair Luis Miranda after a comedian at former President Trump's NYC rally called Puerto Rico a "floating island of garbage."

Trump seeks to disavow comic’s racist jokes at Madison Square Garden rally

Ex-president said Tony Hinchcliffe, who called Puerto Rico ‘an island of garbage’, ‘probably’ shouldn’t have been at rally. US elections 2024 – live updates The Republican presidential ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Candidates for Congress seize on comments stemming from Trump rally "garbage" joke

Since comedian Tony Hinchcliffe told a racist joke about Puerto Ricans at a rally for Donald Trump Sunday, congressional candidates have been trying to use the comment to their advantage.

In China, Comedy Is Giving Women a Voice. But Can Men Take a Joke?

Comedy has become a way for women to skewer China’s gender inequality. Some men aren’t happy about it.

World - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Jennifer Lopez says Puerto Rico joke offended 'every Latino in this country'

Actress and musician Jennifer Lopez said a joke during former President Trump's Madison Square Garden rally on Sunday offended “every Latino in this country,” as she stumped for Vice President ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Life of Janey Godley, comedian who defied her tragedies by cracking jokes

The comedian Janey Godley, who chronicled her struggles in unflinching detail, has died after a long illness.

Commentary: Four Seasons Total Landscaping felt like a joke. In reality, it was a warning

Though Kamala Harris' viral 'We Did It, Joe' moment eclipsed the Trump campaign's bizarre press conference in 2020, it's the latter whose consequences still live with us today.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago

Kerr jokes how Celtics fans, disgruntled over Tatum, will greet him

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr offered a perfect tongue-in-cheek response when asked how warm of a reception he expects from Boston Celtics fans.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 1 hour ago

'I joked I'd give him £500 if he scored' – but did Trent experiment work?

Trent Alexander-Arnold played at left-back and scored for England in the win against Finland. But did the experiment work?

Maryland grandfather spreads joy with daily "bad dad jokes" on his front yard sign

For the past 1,640 days, Maryland grandfather Tom Schruben has written a "bad dad joke" on a sign in his front yard. He started this tradition during the pandemic to lift his spirits and it has ...

‘I will be hunted down for my Taylor Swift jokes!’ Rose Matafeo on her scary return to standup

She won comedy’s top award, reinvented the romcom and now hosts Junior Taskmaster. So why does the New Zealand comic need Buddhist podcasts to get through the day?. Rose Matafeo is bad at endings. ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

'It hurts': Baker jokes about absence from 'best friend' Andrews during the season

Baker said Andrews doesn't talk to him during the season, even though they're best friends.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

Donald Trump jokes at Al Smith dinner: 'It's a pleasure to be in New York without a subpoena'

Trump blasts Kamala Harris’s no-show as Vice President skips glamorous bash to campaign in Wisconsin

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

Bill Clinton jokes about Trump 'enemy from within' remarks: 'I want him to transfer me to Guantánamo'

Former President Clinton joked about former President Trump’s "enemy from within" comments, while at a rally with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in Durham, N.C., Thursday. “I suppose that includes me,” ...