Big-name retailers Walmart and Target appear to have removed Washington Redskins merchandise from their websites as corporate pressure mounts for the NFL team to change its name.
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DOJ indicts ‘fxmsp’ hacker who reportedly breached hundreds of companies
An American court has unsealed the criminal charges against a prolific hacker known as fxmsp, finally revealing the identity of the “invisible god of networks.” In an announcement posted by the Western District of Washington’s US Attorney’s Office, a…
Expanded Cargo Preferences May Be The Easiest Way To Rebuild The U.S. Maritime Industry
Mandating broader use cargo preferences in U.S. trade would cost Washington nothing while rebuilding a strategic industry.
Live Coronavirus Updates: Federal Workers in the U.S. Return to Offices
The move could jeopardize progress in one of the few regions where the virus is declining: Washington. New data shows the pandemic’s disproportionate effect on Blacks and Latinos in the United States.
Report: Redskins’ minority owners looking to sell
The Redskins’ three minority owners have hired a search firm to sell their shares in the team amid discontent with owner Daniel Snyder, The Washington Post reported.
Rivera, Redskins owner work on new nicknames
Washington coach Ron Rivera told The Washington Post “it would be awesome” if the team could change its nickname by the time the season starts.
Portland Thorns FC vs Washington Spirit: NWSL Challenge Cup live stream, how to watch
Portland Thorns are seeking tournament win No. 1, while Washington Spirit continue to build
Vehicle strikes multiple protesters in Washington, 2 people sent to hospital
The unidentified 27-year-old suspect is in custody and faces multiple charges.
Washington NFL team will undergo a ‘review’ of their team name
Eddie Glaude, Chairman of the Center for African American Studies at Princeton University, and Maya Wiley, MSNBC legal analyst, weigh in on this move by the NFL team and what more needs to be done to address racism in this country
National security law: China won’t be ‘threatened’ but is braced for US financial sanctions, Beijing official says
China is braced for possible financial sanctions from the United States over the Hong Kong national security law, but still hopes to ease tensions with Washington, according to a source close to China’s financial authority.“The Chinese mainland and Hong Kong financial authorities certainly have prearranged plans. We won’t allow others to threaten or make tro […]
Hong Kong officials ‘very disappointed’ at Canada’s move to suspend extradition pact
Senior officials in Hong Kong said on Saturday they were “very disappointed” at Canada’s decision to suspend its extradition treaty with the Chinese-ruled city and again slammed Washington for “interfering” in its affairs.
FedEx asks ‘the team in Washington’ to dump racist nickname as Nike pulls gear
FedEx asks team to change controversial ‘Redskins’ nicknameTeam says it will begin ‘thorough review’ of problematic nameNike appears to remove all Washington gear from online storeWashington’s NFL team said Friday it will begin a “thorough review” of the club’s racist nickname after years of resistance, one day after the title sponsor for their home stadium […]
The Washington Football Team Finally Admits Its Name Might Need a Re-Think
Team ownership had previously vowed never to change its offensive mascot, but is under mounting corporate pressure.
Khashoggi murder trial begins in Turkey, without the accused
Jamal Khashoggi, a Washington Post contributing columnist, was killed in the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul in 2018 by Saudi government agents sent from Riyadh. Saudi Arabia has refused to extradite the suspects.
2020 NWSL Challenge Cup: Schedule, dates, start times as Chicago Red Stars face Washington Spirit
The competition got underway earlier Saturday with the NC Courage and Portland Thorns