India lifts 3 decade import ban on Salman Rushdie’s controversial book 'The Satanic Verses'

India’s ban on importing author Salman Rushdie’s book “The Satanic Verses” has been lifted after a court said officials were unable to find the original order.

India Scraps Import Ban on Salman Rushdie’s ‘Satanic Verses’

In 1988, India issued an order forbidding the import of Salman Rushdie’s novel. A Delhi Court has overturned the order, not because of free speech, but because no one could find it.

World - The New York Times - November 9

Iran lifts its ban on imports of new iPhone models in place since last year

Iranian authorities have lifted a ban on imports of new iPhone 14, 15 and 16 models by the U.S. tech giant Apple

Tech - ABC News - October 30

Florida's school cellphone ban stokes controversy in Parkland

More states are looking to ban phones during class.

The week's bestselling books, Nov. 3

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 30

Baby milk price promotion ban should end, watchdog suggests

Many parents opt for more expensive baby milk, equating higher costs with better quality, the watchdog found.

Biden lifts ban on Ukraine using US weapons to strike deeper into Russia

Officials have suggested permission for wider use could be response to North Koreans joining war on Putin’s side. Joe Biden has lifted the ban on Ukraine using long-range missiles to fire into ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

The Papers: US 'lifts ban' on strikes in Russia and royal 'raid'

Monday's papers feature Joe Biden lifting the ban on Ukraine using US arms to strike Russia and a burglary on a royal estate.

Apple Offers $100 Million Investment in Indonesia to Lift iPhone 16 Ban

The amount the U.S. tech giant has offered is 10 times higher than an initial plan to invest $10 million and will be invested over the next two years.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

3 important credit card debt relief moves to make this November

Dealing with credit card debt issues? You may want to take these steps toward debt relief this month.

3 important things to know if your credit card debt goes to collections

If your credit card debt is delinquent and is now in the hands of a debt collector, here's what to know.

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Transgender residents living under bathroom ban reflect on Sarah McBride controversy

Transgender residents living under a bathroom ban in Texas reflect on the controversy surrounding Sarah McBridge and new Congressional restrictions.

India’s Top Court Bans ‘Bulldozer Justice’ Often Used Against Muslims

The tactic, in which state governments raze the homes and businesses of people as acts of retribution, has been on the rise in recent years.

World - The New York Times - November 14

3 Books for Business Leaders and Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Books are an effective way for business leaders and entrepreneurs to learn, adapt, and grow. Check out these three titles for your next read.

Business - Inc. - October 26

Jodi Picoult's 'Nineteen Minutes' tops PEN America of books banned in schools

Jodi Picoult's “Nineteen Minutes” has topped a list compiled by PEN America of the books most often pulled from school shelves

Entertainment - ABC News - November 1

Advocates fear national book ban under unified GOP government

A Republican trifecta in Washington is raising concerns over the potential for national book ban legislation. Congressional Republicans have shown increased interest in the possibility, with House ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Ethiopia bans imports of gas-powered private vehicles, but the switch to electric is a bumpy ride

World - Yahoo News - November 3

Ethiopia bans imports of gas-powered private vehicles, but the switch to electric is a bumpy ride

Ethiopia this year became the first country in the world to ban the importation of non-electric private vehicles

World - ABC News - November 3

Paris court lifts ban on Israeli firms exhibiting their weapons at Euronaval trade show

A Paris commercial court has lifted a ban that had prevented Israeli defense companies from exhibiting weapons used by its military in the Mideast conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon at the upcoming ...

World - ABC News - October 31

NCAA lifts eligibility ban in allowing Canadian Hockey League players to compete at US colleges

The NCAA Division I Council has cleared the way for players with Canadian Hockey League experience to compete at U.S. colleges starting next season

Sports - ABC News - November 8

Ukraine fires US-made Atacms missiles into Russia after ban lifted by Biden

First such use of missiles came hours after Vladimir Putin lowered Moscow’s threshold for using nuclear weapons. Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Ukraine has fired US-made long-range ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

World Series: Important matchups include Dodgers pitchers vs. Yankees 3-4 hitters, testing Freddie Freeman

New York and Los Angeles open their series Friday in Los Angeles

Sports - CBS Sports - October 25

Bo Horvat's one-timer lifts Islanders to 4-3 OT win over Devils

Bo Horvat scored 1:09 into overtime winner and the New York Islanders beat the New Jersey Devils 4-3 on Friday night.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26

Marchand gets 1st goal of season in OT to lift Bruins to 4-3 win over Maple Leafs

Brad Marchand scored his first goal of the season 2:26 into overtime, and the Boston Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 to snap a three-game losing streak

Sports - ABC News - October 26

3 observations after Maxey (45 points) hammers through slump, lifts Sixers to OT win

Tyrese Maxey dropped 45 points and the Sixers pulled out a 118-114 victory Sunday over the Pacers.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

Draisaitl scores in OT to lift Oilers to 3-2 win over Red Wings

Leon Draisaitl scored his second goal of the game 18 seconds into overtime and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2

Sports - ABC News - October 27

Brayden Schenn scores OT winner to lift the Blues over the Bruins, 3-2

Brayden Schenn scored 2:53 into overtime and the St. Louis Blues beat the Boston Bruins 3-2 to halt a four-game losing streak

Sports - ABC News - November 16

Mitch Marner scores in OT to lift the Maple Leafs past the Oilers, 4-3

Mitch Marner scored 40 seconds into overtime to give the Toronto Maple Leafs a 4-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night

Sports - ABC News - November 16

Randle hits 3 at the buzzer to lift Timberwolves over Booker, Suns with 120-117 win

Julius Randle hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to cap his 35-point night and lift the Minnesota Timberwolves to a wild 120-117 win over the Phoenix Suns

Sports - ABC News - 6 days ago

Makar scores 2 goals to lift Colorado past Flyers 3-2 in game marred by injured referee

Cale Makar scored two goals, Casey Mittelstadt scored one and Justus Annunen had 24 saves to lead the Colorado Avalanche to a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers Monday night in a game where a ...

Sports - ABC News - 5 days ago

Connor Zary scores 3rd-period goal to lift Flames to 3-2 win over Rangers

Connor Zary scored midway through the third period to give the Calgary Flames a 3-2 win over the New York Rangers

Sports - ABC News - 2 days ago

Man United coach Fletcher hit with 3-game ban

Manchester United first-team coach Darren Fletcher has been given a three-match extended touchline ban for confronting the match officials during last month's 2-1 win at home against Brentford, the ...

Sports - ESPN - November 8

Does anyone like the MLS playoff format? Players, coaches weigh in on controversial best-of-3 structure

The MLS' best-of-three format in the first round has been unpopular with some fans, players and coaches.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 8

New Zealand beat India again to romp to historic 3-0 Test series win

Ajaz Patel takes six as hosts fail to chase 146 in Mumbai India slump to first home clean sweep loss since 2000 New Zealand completed an unprecedented 3-0 series sweep in India as the Black ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

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