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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

Trump's potential Supreme Court impact and racist text messages about picking cotton: Morning Rundown

Republicans are looking ahead at the possibility of Donald Trump appointing more Supreme Court justices.

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.

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 ...

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

Santa Monica mother calls for increased security after racist texts sent to Black students

A racist text message was sent to thousands of Black individuals nationwide the day after the election.

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 - 3 days ago

EU judges grill von der Leyen’s lawyers over missing text messages

New York Times has sued European Commission over its refusal to release president’s exchanges with Pfizer chief

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Texas mom's killer received text before murder: "I hope you handle it"

After Alyssa Burkett was murdered, detectives quickly learned that the prime suspect was the father of her child, Andrew Beard. But as the investigation unfolded, they would find out that Beard ...

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

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

Offensive comments taking off before Trump, Harris race ends

Offensive comments made in the last days before the Nov. 5 election are shadowing a key week for both presidential candidates to sway 2024 undecided voters. Former President Donald Trump's comments ...

Raiders fire offensive coordinator Luke Getsy after falling to 2-7

Luke Getsy was just nine games into his tenure leading the Raiders' offense.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

How Draymond's shooting can change Warriors' offensive geometry

Warriors forward Draymond Green is letting them fly from deep and leads Golden State in 3-point shooting.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5

Raiders bringing in veteran coach Norv Turner as offensive assistant

Turner's son, Scott, is the team's passing-game coordinator