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Flags are set to fly at half-staff until next week: Why they were at full-staff on Monday?

Flags aren't scheduled to return to full-staff until next Wednesday — here's why they were in violation of a presidential proclamation on Monday.

The Hill - Jan. 20

Hochul orders flags to full staff for Trump inauguration

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) has ordered all flags in New York state to be risen from half-staff to full staff on Monday for President Donald Trump’s inauguration. Flags across the country are ...

The Hill - Jan. 20

How will Vrabel fill out coaching staff? Updates on potential hires

Who is on Mike Vrabel's radar at offensive and defensive coordinator? Here's a look at which coaches the Patriots might bring in for interviews.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 20

AD: Irish prefer independence over vying for bye

Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua said the school prefers to remain independent even though the Irish are ineligible for byes under the current CFP model.

ESPN - Jan. 18

State Farm cancels Super Bowl ad over California wildfires

Insurance giant State Farm has canceled a Super Bowl ad that was set to air during the big game in February — in part, it said, over the raging wildfires in California. “Our focus is firmly on ...

The Hill - Jan. 17

Patriots coaching rumors tracker: Latest updates on Vrabel's staff

Who will Mike Vrabel add to his Patriots coaching staff? Here's an updated look at interviews for New England's coordinator positions and more.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17

Pokemon TCG Pocket Is Finally Adding A Trading System

Pokemon TCG Pocket is gearing up to add a much-anticipated feature to the mobile game. Players will soon be able to trade their Pokemon cards, but there will be a few limitations with the trading ...

GameSpot - Jan. 17

Former European Leaders Call for Google Ad-Tech Breakup

A group of 18 former European heads of state have called on the European Commission to break up Google’s highly lucrative advertising-technology business, claiming it erodes Europe’s media landscape.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17

Trump floats adding Los Angeles aid to reconciliation bill

President-elect Trump floated the idea Thursday of including federal aid to Los Angeles in the wake of deadly fires as part of a massive reconciliation package, suggesting that doing so would win ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

State Farm Cancels Super Bowl Ad Plans As L.A. Fires Rage

California’s largest insurer said it won’t run a commercial during the Super Bowl, saying it must help its customers first. The optics matter too, since many homeowner policies were canceled before ...

Inc. - Jan. 16

Sources: Belichick adds 2 veteran coaches to staff

Bill Belichick continues to fill out his coaching staff at North Carolina, as longtime NFL special teams coach Mike Priefer and veteran SEC offensive line coach Will Friend are expected to finalize ...

ESPN - Jan. 16

Pakistani airline is criticized over ad accused of evoking 9/11 attacks

The prime minister of Pakistan has ordered an investigation over an ad by the country’s flag carrier that was criticized as resembling the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

NBC News - Jan. 16

Moon added to list of threatened cultural sites for first time

Potential looting and commercial trips pose risk to artefacts left by lunar landings, says World Monuments Fund. The moon has been placed on a list of threatened heritage sites, owing to fears of ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

‘Deeply alarmed’: Washington Post staff request meeting with Jeff Bezos

Journalists say in letter ‘trust has been lost’ and seek in-person meeting with billionaire owner over paper’s future. Over 400 staff members at the Washington Post have sent a letter to Jeff ...

The Guardian - Jan. 15

Meta to Cut 5% of Staff as Zuckerberg Says He Will 'Raise the Bar'

CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the job cuts are necessary as the company builds “the most important technologies in the world.”

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 14

Johnson says Capitol flags will be flown at full-staff during Trump inauguration

Flags are supposed to be lowered for 30 days to honor former President Jimmy Carter.

CBS News - Jan. 14

Pakistan Orders Inquiry After Complaints That Airline Ad Evoked 9/11

An advertisement meant to celebrate the resumption of flights to Paris showed a jet pointed toward the Eiffel Tower.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

Texas governor orders state's flags raised to full-staff for Trump's inauguration

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) on Monday ordered the state's flags be raised to full-staff on Inauguration Day, as President-elect Trump enters his second term in the White House. The move disrupts the ...

The Hill - Jan. 13

Oliviero Toscani, Driving Force Behind Provocative Benetton Ads, Dies at 82

A photographer and art director, he broke the boundaries of advertising in the 1980s and ’90s, embracing activism with images evoking AIDS and racial and sexual diversity.

The New York Times - Jan. 13

Oliviero Toscani, photographer behind provocative Benetton ads, dies aged 82

Tributes paid to Italian known for images that drew attention to social themes including HIV/Aids and racism. Tributes have been paid to Oliviero Toscani, the Italian fashion photographer renowned ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

UK companies plan to invest in AI instead of hiring staff as costs rise

A new poll says 51 per cent of business leaders aim to redirect investment this year

Financial Times - Jan. 13

Company behind incorrect Los Angeles alerts says it added new safeguards

Genasys, the company behind Los Angeles' emergency alert technology, said it has "not been able to replicate" an error that sent inaccurate information to millions.

CBS News - Jan. 11

Ad filmed at TV stars' wedding banned over smoking

The advertising watchdog upholds complaints about Vicky Pattison and Ercan Ramadan's clothing ad.

BBC News - Jan. 11

Can Susie Wiles, Trump’s Chief of Staff, Survive?

As Ms. Wiles heads to Washington, the view in Trump World is that the president-elect’s closest aide and veteran strategist has a better chance than anyone.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Clear racism at Al Fayed's Harrods, former staff tell BBC

Staff of "certain races" would leave shop floor before he toured the store, BBC told.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Disney says about 157 million global users are streaming content with ads

Disney announced Wednesday it has about 157 million global monthly active users viewing its ad-supported streaming content across Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+.

CNBC - Jan. 8

US imposes sanctions on Orbán’s chief of staff for alleged corruption

Antal Rogán is Hungary’s highest-ranking official added to Treasury list since fall of communism

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Biden establishes largest corridor of protected land by adding 2 new monuments

The two new monuments -- the Chuckwalla and Sáttítla Highlands -- total nearly 850,000 acres, according to the administration.

ABC News - Jan. 7

Assassin's Creed Shadows Is Adding Some New Parkour Moves

Parkour has been an important part of the Assassin's Creed franchise from the beginning, but Assassin's Creed Shadows will be making some adjustments to the acrobatic running style. Ubisoft has ...

GameSpot - Jan. 7

Trump chief of staff praises Biden counterpart for transition work

Susie Wiles, President-elect Trump’s incoming White House chief of staff, praised President Biden's chief of staff Jeff Zients for his help during the presidential transition. Zients “has been very ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Bengals fire defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo as part of staff shakeup

The Bengals missed the playoffs after a slow start to the season.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Nassau County flags not lowered to half-staff for Jimmy Carter

A Republican county official on Long Island is refusing to lower flags to half-staff following the death of former President Jimmy Carter.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Facebook and Instagram Ads Push Gun Silencers Disguised as Car Parts

A network of Facebook pages has been advertising “fuel filters” that are actually meant to be used as silencers, which are heavily regulated by US law. Even US military officials are concerned.

Wired - Jan. 3

Hamlin hosts Bills' medical staff, launches local scholarship on two-year cardiac arrest anniversary

The funding includes a total of $1,000 per student for 10 scholarships annually over a three-year period.

ESPN - Jan. 2

Biden Officials Prepare for Potential Bird Flu Outbreak With Added Money

The administration is committing an additional $306 million toward battling the virus, and will distribute the money before President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office.

The New York Times - Jan. 3