Yahoo Deletes Trump Tweet That Included Racist Slur

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 06 Jan, 2017 01:03 PM

Yahoo Finance says it accidently tweeted out a racial epithet when promoting a story about the cost of President-elect Donald Trump's plans to increase the size of the U.S. Navy.

The headline for the story on Yahoo Finance is, "Trump Wants a Much Bigger Navy: Here's How Much It'll Cost." But when it was tweeted Thursday, the word "bigger" had an 'n' as its first letter instead of a 'b.'

The tweet was deleted and Yahoo Finance tweeted an apology , chalking up the mishap to a spelling error.

The company didn't immediately respond to a request for further comment from The Associated Press.

Yahoo's mistake quickly became a trending topic on Twitter.

Prev Next

MORE Interesting ARTICLES

Couple Together 17 Years To Marry On Rose Parade Float

When the 58-year-old Guntert told the girl that he and his longtime girlfriend actually weren't married, she screamed: "You're not married?!"

Couple Together 17 Years To Marry On Rose Parade Float

Watch: Mr Gay India’s Belly-Dancing Version Of 'My Name Is Lakhan; Is A Must Watch

To be honest, seeing the Kapoor version of My name is Lakhan, now, we feel, there were so many beats that were not utilised and danced to it’s full potential – up until now!.

Watch: Mr Gay India’s Belly-Dancing Version Of 'My Name Is Lakhan; Is A Must Watch

Kolkata Girl Asked To Leave Restaurant After Complaining Against A Man Leering At Her

The girl posted videos that show her confronting the man in question as well as the restaurant management.

Kolkata Girl Asked To Leave Restaurant After Complaining Against A Man Leering At Her

Soon, Lie-Detecting Security Kiosks At Airports

You may need to convince a computer that you are telling the truth during future airport security checks, thanks to a new lie-detecting kiosk that can spot changes in physiology and behaviour during interviews with travellers.

Soon, Lie-Detecting Security Kiosks At Airports

3,800 Year Old Potato Garden Discovered in Canada

Ancient spuds recently dug up on Canada's Pacific coast are blackened and surely unedible, but are the first proof, say researchers, that North American natives tended gardens at least 3,800 years ago.