Donald Trump leads a rally at Madison Square Garden after racist and crude comments from his allies. Quarter Pounders are back on the menu at McDonald's after tests showed the patties were not the cause of the E. coli outbreak. And highlights from Week 8 of the NFL.

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Trump's MSG rally is overshadowed by crude comments from his allies

Former President Donald Trump delivered his standard speeches on topics from immigration to the economy at a packed rally at Madison Square Garden, but his remarks were overshadowed by comments from his warm-up speakers.

They included racist jokes by a comedian about Latinos and black Americans and were condemned by several Republican members of Congress as well as speakers who described Vice President Kamala Harris in increasingly inflammatory language.

Stand-up comedian Tony Hinchcliffe took aim at Latinos, black Americans and Puerto Rico, describing it as “a floating island of garbage in the middle of the ocean.” His jokes included that Latinos “love having babies” because “there’s no way out.” They don't do that. They are coming in, just like they did in our country.”

His punchlines were received unpleasantly in the arena. A few hours after the comments, several pro-Trump members of Congress condemned him. Warm-up speaker David Rem, who took the stage to announce his candidacy for mayor of New York, joined a rallygoer who called Harris “the devil” and added that she was “the Antichrist.” Tucker Carlson joked that Harris, who is black and Indian, would be “the first low-IQ Samoan Malaysian and former California prosecutor ever elected president.”

Melania Trump, who rarely appears on the campaign trail, introduced her husband as he took the stage for her first campaign speech this cycle. Trump railed against opponents he viewed as the “enemy from within,” called the media the “enemy of the people” and referred to Harris' “low IQ.”

The rally reflected Trump's fixation on his home state of New York, which he and his allies made clear on stage, which they hope to win despite being won by Democrats for the past 40 years.

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➡️ Harris' campaign has amassed Republican support in Wisconsin, a key swing state that has played a pivotal role in their effort to attract voters from across the aisle.

➡️ During an interview on NBC's “Meet the Press,” JD Vance declined to call Russian President Vladimir Putin an “enemy.” and more as a “competitor”.

➡️ Harris is counting on expanded support from suburban voters and former Republicans to overcome divisions among the traditional Democratic base — especially in Michigan.

➡️ An important thing missing from the GOP campaign Retaking Michigan's State House.

➡️ Food banks report in key contested states Record demand This has increased in recent years.

➡️ Harris campaigned in Philadelphia over the weekend, This is her 14th visit to Pennsylvania since she entered the race in July.

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McDonald's Quarter Pounder beef patties are not the cause of the E. coli outbreak, according to the company

Colorado Agriculture Department testing found no E. coli was detected in samples of beef patties used in McDonald's Quarter Pounders that have been linked to a fatal outbreak.

The department has no further plans to test the patties, a McDonald's spokesman said, and they have been ruled out as a cause of the outbreak. The most likely source of contamination was sliced ​​onions from a single source, they said, citing the Food and Drug Administration. McDonald's on Sunday indefinitely stopped purchasing sliced ​​onions from that source – Taylor Farms Colorado Springs – days after the company removed the onions from its supply chain. Taylor Farms' onions were sold in stores in Colorado, Kansas, Wyoming and parts of other states in the region. At least 75 people in 13 states were infected with the E. coli strain and one person died, according to the CDC.

Quarter Pounders are expected be available in restaurants this week.

NFL Week 8 highlights

This season has been a roller coaster ride for the San Francisco 49ers, which continued with their 30-24 victory over Dallas on “Sunday Night Football” in Week 8.

NBC News Sports Editor Greg Rosenstein shares more highlights from Week 8 of the 2024 season.

🙌 49ers TE George Kittle had a breakout performance with 128 yards and a touchdown as his team improved to 4-4. Cowboys QB Dak Prescott had 243 passing yards, two scores and two interceptions in the loss, increasing Dallas' record to 3-4.

🙏 Commanders QB Jayden Daniels threw for 52 yards Hail Mary, landing as time ran out to beat the Chicago Bears at home. With 15:12 remaining, the rookie threw a ball that was thrown by a Bears defender at the goal line and directly into the arms of Commanders receiver Noah Brown. Daniels, the No. 2 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, threw for 326 yards with the touchdown. Bears signal-caller Caleb Williams, the No. 1 pick, had 131 passing yards and no scores. Washington improved to 6-2 while Chicago fell to 4-3.

👑 The Kansas City Chiefs (7-0) remained the only undefeated team in the NFL with a 27-20 win against the Las Vegas Raiders. Chiefs TE Travis Kelce had his best game of the season, securing the win with 10 receptions for 90 yards and a touchdown.

👋 Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa, who hasn't played since suffering a concussion in Week 2, returned to action against the Arizona Cardinals. Tagovailoa had 234 yards passing with a touchdown, but his performance was marred when Arizona's Chad Ryland kicked a 34-yard field goal as time expired to win 28-27.

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