Offensive Messages Targeting

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.”

With Brush and Ink, Tong Yang-Tze Brings a Message of Freedom to the Met

Tong Yang-Tze is reviving an ancient but disappearing practice and making it contemporary — writ large.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 9

Rassie Erasmus calls on doctor to deliver message: Springboks are ready

Despite having less time than England to prepare, South Africa hope Bomb Squad can give impression of strength. When Rassie Erasmus does something out of the ordinary it is usually for a reason, so ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Kyrie shares hopeful message for Klay ahead of Mavs-Warriors

Kyrie Irving shared his thoughts on former Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson's return to Chase Center for the first time as a member of the Dallas Mavericks.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

Trump picking Gaetz to head justice sends shockwaves

Picking the outspoken congressman for attorney general is Trump laying down a challenge, writes Anthony Zurcher.

Using abbreviations in text messages comes across as less sincere, study finds

People who use abbreviations were less likely to receive responses, analysis by psychologists found. Reducing your texts to a flurry of abbreviations could have unintended consequences, according ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Engineers Discover a 132-Year-Old Message in a Bottle in a Scottish Lighthouse

Mechanical engineers inspecting a lighthouse found a surprising message: a handwritten missive from workers of another age.

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

Why Israel Targeted Yahya Sinwar

What does the killing of Yahya Sinwar, mastermind of the Oct. 7 attack, mean for Israel and Gaza? Ronen Bergman, a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine who is based in Tel Aviv, explains.

World - The New York Times - October 19

Chinese hackers target GOP campaigns

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Chinese influence campaigns amp up worries over election meddling Reports of Chinese actors allegedly ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Andonovski: Opposition 'targeting' KC's Chawinga

NWSL Golden Boot winner Temwa Chawinga scored the Kansas City Current's lone goal in a 1-0 quarterfinal victory over the North Carolina Courage on Saturday at CPKC Stadium.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Dodgers vs. Mets: Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts lead L.A.'s offense in another blowout win in NLCS Game 4

A 10-2 victory led by the Dodgers' two MVPs has the Mets facing elimination in Friday's Game 5.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

Penguins Fail To Generate Offense, Fall to Hurricanes, 4-1

Carolina controlled play for the majority of the game and outshot Pittsburgh 39-26

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 19

Israeli air strikes kill dozens in northern Gaza, health officials say

Women and children among dead in Beit Lahia as IDF continues offensive after killing Hamas leader

Business - Financial Times - October 20

As Blinken pushes for peace, Israel pushes offensives in Gaza, Lebanon

Israel steps up offensives against Iran-backed groups in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip as Antony Blinken returns to the region to push for a cease-fire.

German foreign minister visits Beirut amid Israeli offensive

World - Yahoo News - October 23

Anthony Davis dominates opener as Lakers' offense runs through him

Anthony Davis had 36 points, 16 rebounds, four assists, three blocked shots and a dose of trash talk during the Lakers' season-opening win Tuesday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

Rams' offense takes off in impressive win over Vikings

The Rams' star receivers returned to the lineup, and L.A. earned a feel-good win.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

Matthew Stafford throws four touchdowns as Rams offense surges against Vikings

Minnesota Vikings 20-30 Los Angeles Rams Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua return from injury Cooper Kupp caught a touchdown pass and Puka Nacua had 106 yards receiving in their returns from lengthy ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Kevin Stefanski hands over offensive play-calling to Ken Dorsey

Jameis Winston at quarterback won’t be the only major change for Cleveland’s offense on Sunday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

'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.

Biden reacts to racist, offensive comments at Trump Madison Square Garden rally

President Biden cast his ballot in Delaware and reacted to offensive and racist comments made at a Donald Trump rally at Madison Square Garden. Mr. Biden called the comments "embarrassing" while ...

Harris to Michigan, Trump to Georgia as comedian's offensive rally comments go viral

Vice President Kamala Harris has responded to the offensive and racist comments that comedian Tony Hinchcliffe delivered during former President Donald Trump's rally at Madison Square Garden. This ...

Puerto Rican politicians react to Trump rally racist, offensive comments

Rep. Nydia Velazquez, a Democrat from New York, and other politicians called out comedian Tony Hinchcliffe's comments at former President Donald Trump's rally in New York City.

CNN bans pro-Trump commentator after offensive 'beeper' remark

Right-wing commentator Ryan Girdusky exited 'NewsNight with Abby Phillip' after telling Medhi Hasan, 'I hope your beeper doesn't go off,' a reference to Israel's conflict with Hezbollah.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 29

NFL trend watch: Tom Brady’s dreadful vocabulary and the Lions’ supercharged offense

Fox’s big-money signing displayed an ill-judged use of language, while the battle for the NFC West is heating up. Detroit’s offense (defense TBD) Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - October 30

RNC Chair says Trump is 'playing offense' by visiting solid blue states

Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Michael Whatley said former President Trump is “playing offense” by visiting blue states. “Donald Trump is playing offense right now. We are seeing ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Harris: Trump remark on protecting women whether they like it or not 'offensive'

Vice President Harris slammed former President Trump for saying at a rally on Wednesday that he would be women’s “protector,” a phrase he used two months ago and again this week at a rally in ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Kamala Harris says Trump’s comments on women are ‘offensive to everybody’

Democrat criticizes Republican candidate after he said he would protect women ‘whether they like it or not’. Kamala Harris said on Thursday that Donald Trump ’s comment that he would protect ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

'We need the optimism': Jameis Winston breathing new life into Browns' offense

The previously moribund Browns offense has a new outlook thanks to Winston.

Sports - ESPN - November 1

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