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JD Vance’s critics thought he was a joke. His political ruthlessness was serious
The Ohio senator is the real deal in Trump world and is now only a heartbeat away from the presidency. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and tracker He ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
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."Top stories - ABC News - October 29 -
England aim to be ruthless in tough autumn Tests
England play the first of their four autumn internationals against New Zealand on Saturday, so how is the team shaping up and who are they playing?Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
How Wagner’s Ruthless Image Crumbled in Mali
The Russian mercenary group operated with little pushback in the West African nation — until it launched one of its most ambitious missions.World - The New York Times - November 2 -
Crypto’s Year of Capitulation Is a Joke
As crypto’s visionaries sell out, a true believer wonders whether the disruptive technology can stay true to its roots.Business - Inc. - November 11 -
Max Verstappen’s ruthless streak on show in battle with Norris | Giles Richards
World champion is not only quick but he is clever and his aggression is on show once more. Two races and two flashpoints, the world championship battle between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris is in ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
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Inside South Africa's 'ruthless' gang-controlled gold mines
Illegal miners live dangerously, but make roaring profits selling gold on the black-market.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
What took Manchester United so long to sack Ten Hag? More ruthlessness is needed
Club had chance to make a clean break but kicked the can down the road, which has only set them back further. They got there in the end. In an entirely predictable turn of events Manchester United ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
B1G Time: Oregon riding ruthlessness to top of conference, questions abound in Ohio State-Penn State showdown
The Ducks are plowing through most of their Big Ten opponents and look like the clear-cut best team in the leagueSports - CBS Sports - October 29 -
Nelly Korda, Lexi Thompson back Charley Hull's ruthless idea to fix slow play on LPGA
Korda and Thompson both would love to see the LPGA start handing out penalties for slow-play offenders.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago -
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.Top stories - NBC News - October 30 -
Republican calls Biden-Harris border policies 'a joke'
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Rep. Monica De La Cruz of Texas about securing a second term.Top stories - ABC News - November 13 -
Not a Joke: ‘The Onion’ Buys Alex Jones’s InfoWars Site
The satirical publication acquired the extreme-right, Sandy Hook-denying InfoWars during an auction of Jones’s assets, and will use it to parody its sanity-challenged conspiracy claims.Business - Inc. - November 14 -
Prince Harry jokes in tattoo sketch for Invictus
Prince Harry has appeared in a comedy sketch about getting a tattoo, as he promotes his Invictus Games.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
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.Top stories - ABC News - October 28 -
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 -
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 ...Top stories - NBC News - October 29 -
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 - October 30 -
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.Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
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 - October 31 -
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 - November 1 -
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.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
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 - November 3 -
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 - November 6 -
Inside the trade that began with a joke and ended with Brian Burns on the Giants
Burns says he never requested a trade from Carolina but is happy with the situation he's in with the Giants.Sports - ESPN - November 6 -
Brown calls Antetokounmpo 'a child' after 2-time MVP offers handshake before pulling hand back
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo offered a handshake to Jaylen Brown after committing an offensive foul against the Boston Celtics wing — only to pull his hand back at the last momentSports - ABC News - November 10 -
Trump floats seeking third term in joke to House Republicans
President-elect Trump floated the prospect of seeking a third term in an apparent joke to House Republicans on Wednesday as they met ahead of internal leadership elections. “I suspect I won’t be ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Trump Meets With Jubilant House G.O.P. and Jokes About a Third Term
“Isn’t it nice to win?” the president-elect asked to raucous applause by fellow Republicans. The influential billionaire Elon Musk joined him at the meeting and also received a standing ovation.Top stories - The New York Times - November 13 -
No joke: The Onion wins bankruptcy auction for Alex Jones' Infowars
The Onion, the satirical news company that repeatedly spoofed conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, has won the bankruptcy auction for control over his media empire — most notably Infowars, the ...Top stories - NBC News - November 14 -
DOGE is no joke — don’t underestimate Trump’s attack on government inefficiency
How entertaining it will be in coming months to watch Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy take a hatchet to our bloated, inefficient federal government — but shrinking our government and cutting ...Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
Netflix streaming problems during Tyson-Paul event evoke frustration and jokes
There was plenty of criticism surrounding Friday’s much-hyped Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing event streaming on Netflix, but it had nothing to do with the boxers in the ring.Top stories - NBC News - November 16
