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Norwich's Sainz gets FA ban for spitting at player

Norwich City top scorer Borja Sainz has been handed a six-game ban after admitting to spitting at an opponent, the Football Association confirmed on Friday.

ESPN - Jan. 10

Supreme Court to hear arguments on TikTok ban soon

The Supreme Court will hear arguments Friday challenging the federal TikTok ban. Right now, the ban is set to go into effect January 19 unless TikTok's parent company, China-based ByteDance, sells ...

CBS News - Jan. 10

Norwich's Sainz banned for six matches for spitting

Norwich City's top scorer Borja Sainz is suspended for six matches after admitting to spitting at Sunderland's Chris Mepham in December.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Elon Musk's xAI Launches Stand-Alone Grok App

The AI startup launched its first stand-alone consumer app, as the company tries to catch up with more established players such as OpenAI and Google in the generative AI race.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 9

Everton, P'borough clash to go ahead despite snow

Everton's FA Cup third-round match against Peterborough on Thursday night is set to go ahead despite icy conditions on Merseyside.

ESPN - Jan. 9

How the US TikTok Ban Would Actually Work

The fate of TikTok now rests in the hands of the US Supreme Court. If a law banning the social video app this month is upheld, it won’t disappear from your phone—but it will get messy fast.

Wired - Jan. 9

TikTok Creators and Brands Are Bracing for a Potential Ban

Billions in advertising flows through TikTok, which could be banned in the U.S. as soon as Jan. 19. Brands and creators are racing to prepare.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Italian town bans residents from falling ill

Yahoo News - Jan. 9

Would Trump really go to war with Europe for Greenland?

Also in this newsletter: French and German business spar over green rules

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Transgender players to be banned from women’s hockey

Transgender players will be banned from competing in women’s hockey across England from the start of next season.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Los Angeles residents turn to Watch Duty app for rapid wildfire updates

Los Angeles residents are turning to a free nonprofit-run app called Watch Duty to help them navigate the chaos caused by the catastrophic fires ravaging the area.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Ancelotti 'very happy' with Vini Jr. despite ban

Carlo Ancelotti has backed Vinícius Júnior after the Real Madrid forward's two-game ban following his sending off against Valencia last week.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Blinken on US taking over Greenland: 'Not going to happen'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken dismissed President-elect Trump’s idea of the U.S. owning Greenland, saying it’s “obviously” not going to happen. “The idea expressed about Greenland is obviously ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

ByteDance's Lemon8 gains traction amid TikTok ban threat as creators push the app

Hearing a lot about Lemon8 lately

ABC News - Jan. 8

UK watchdog bans adverts featuring burning dollars

Posters from Islamic finance start-up Wahed Invest likely to cause ‘serious offence’, rules ASA

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Here’s What Will Happen After the TikTok Ban

The popular social video platform will stop getting updates until the app becomes unusable, while about 7,000 U.S. employees remain uncertain about their jobs.

Inc. - Jan. 7

Nvidia using GenAI to integrate Omniverse virtual creations into physical AI apps

Nvidia unveiled generative AI models and blueprints that expand Nvidia Omniverse integration further into physical AI applications.

VentureBeat - Jan. 7

TikTok Creators in Limbo as Platform Ban Looms

The TikTok ban could leave creators in the lurch.

Inc. - Jan. 5

NHS App upgrade to give patients more choice over treatment

Plans for an upgraded NHS app to allow more patients in England to book treatments will be announced by the health secretary on Monday.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Liverpool v Manchester United to go ahead at Anfield

Liverpool's Premier League match against Manchester United at Anfield will go ahead as planned.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Heat focused on 'who's with us' after Butler ban

Jimmy Butler begins his team-issued suspension Saturday, and while Heat players say it's disappointing to be without the veteran star, they are now focusing on "who's with us now."

ESPN - Jan. 4

Marcus Rashford at Manchester United. What’s Going on?

The England striker is one of the team’s highest earners but has been absent during a crucial period for his club.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

What’s going to happen with Social Security and Medicare in 2025?

What retirees should know about these important benefits heading into the new year.

MarketWatch - Jan. 4

Later acquires social influencer app Mavely for $250M

Later, an influencer marketing and social media management firm, is acquiring social influencer app Mavely for $250 million.

VentureBeat - Jan. 3

Will they stay or will they go? All the pressing offseason QB questions

The two teams with the clearest need under center are no longer in position to sit and draft one. Let's dive into the Raiders, Vikings, Giants and more situations.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Turo, the Car-Share App Used in Two Attacks, Is No Stranger to Safety Concerns

After rented vehicles rammed into a crowd in New Orleans and exploded in Las Vegas, some users say a reckoning of the firm’s practices is overdue.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2

California gas car ban faces uncertain future

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Legal challenges complicate California's auto future While the Biden administration recently approved California’s effort to ban ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Palestinian Authority Bans Al Jazeera in West Bank

The ban comes as the PA battles militants from Hamas and its allies for control over parts of the West Bank, a fight that could shape the struggle for leadership of the Palestinian cause.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2

Suspected people smugglers face phone and travel ban

The stronger powers are needed to tackle "vile gang networks", the home secretary says.

BBC News - Jan. 2

Stormzy banned from driving for using mobile phone

An off-duty police officer caught him using a mobile phone behind the wheel of a Rolls-Royce.

BBC News - Jan. 2

What is Turo? Car rental app used in New Orleans and Las Vegas

Turo, a San Francisco-based company founded in 2010, operates differently from traditional car rental services.

The Hill - Jan. 2

Small Businesses Brace Themselves for TikTok Ban

If the Jan. 19 ban on the popular social video platform goes into effect, millions of entrepreneurs will lose a valuable marketing and outreach channel.

Inc. - Jan. 2

Palestinian Authority Temporarily Bans Al Jazeera

The authority’s official news media accused the Qatari-backed broadcaster of “inciting sedition” and “interfering in internal Palestinian affairs,” though it did not provide detailed examples of ...

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Halal tech: how Muslim-friendly websites and apps blossomed in 2024

With firms such as Makani and Boycat, founders answer a growing demand: help their users support Palestinians. Amany Killawi made a breakup playlist every time she was dumped, three in all. The ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

Xander Schauffele says U.S. Ryder Cup pay is going to charity and 'we're going to take crap'

The PGA of America voted last month to give the 12 players and captain Keegan Bradley $300,000 to donate to a charity of their choice and a $200,000 stipend.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1

Our Favorite Fitness Apps for 2025, Tested and Reviewed

These fitness apps will help you turn New Year's resolutions into real results.

Wired - Jan. 1

Quitting smoking may be easier with a smartwatch app, researchers say

Motion-sensor software sent alerts to prevent lighting up at most vulnerable moments for those trying to quit. Smartwatches could be used to help people quit smoking, a study suggests.. Researchers ...