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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."

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

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.

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.

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.

Anti-terror boss thought Skripal poisoning could be 'act of war'

Neil Basu says the "true horror" of the deadly poison was not knowing what to look for.

Passengers injured after land train tips over

Ten people are thought to have been injured after a land train with passengers on board tipped over.

Man thought to be first in UK charged with 'dognapping'

Julian Mead is thought to have became the first to be charged with "dognapping" since a new law.

Murder accused tried to scale Buckingham Palace fence, court hears

Dylan Thomas, 24, admits the manslaughter of William Bush on Christmas Eve but denies murder.

7 Thoughtful Gifts Every Employee Will Love

Still shopping for your team? Here are some great last-minute ideas.

Business - Inc. - 2 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.

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 ...

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.

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.

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 moment

Sports - 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 ...

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.

Inside jokes powering Raducanu and Boulter’s GB team to BJK Cup success

Togetherness off the court is key to strategy of captain Anne Keothavong as Britain aim for first final since 1981. The jokes were already flying when the Great Britain team walked into the press ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Graham knocks ICC over Netanyahu, Gallant: 'A dangerous joke'

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) knocked the International Criminal Court (ICC) over its arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and ex-Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. “The ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

'I've got a long memory' - Starc jokes with Rana after short ball

Australia seamer Mitchell Starc tells India's Harshit Rana that he bowls faster than him and he has a "long memory" after a short ball on day two of the first Test in Perth.

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