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Rally drivers protest the swearing ban that has sparked a backlash in Formula 1
As Formula 1 drivers grumble about their governing body's crackdown on swearing, their counterparts in rallying staged a protest Wednesday. The FIA, which oversees F1 and the World Rally ...Yahoo Sports - 19h -
Mexico City bans violent bullfighting, sparking fury and celebration
Mexico City lawmakers have voted to ban violent bullfighting in the capitalABC News - 1d -
Veterans cuts spark GOP backlash on Capitol Hill
"We don't need to be reading memos in the paper about 20 percent cut at the VA," Sen. Lindsey Graham said.Politico - Mar. 6 -
Newsom breaks with party on transgender athletes in women's sports, sparking backlash
California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, an LGBTQ ally, broke with his party, saying that transgender athletes playing in female sports is "deeply unfair."ABC News - Mar. 8 -
House Republicans push Trump-backed bill to avoid shutdown, sparking backlash
High-stakes vote puts GOP lawmakers at odds with Democrats over cuts to social services and military boosts. House Republicans are gambling on a near party-line vote on Tuesday to avoid a looming ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
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WATCH: Influencer under fire for picking up wild baby wombat
American hunting influencer Sam Jones is sparking backlash overseas after posting a video appearing to show her taking a baby wombat from its mother in Australia.ABC News - 6d -
Conservatives push for ban on phones in schools
Opposition says it will attempt to amend a Labour government bill to include the ban.BBC News - 3d -
Creativity or cultural invasion? A fashion show sparks a row in Kashmir
A fashion show in a snowy town has sparked a controversy in Indian-administered Kashmir.BBC News - 4d -
Brink 'icked out' by replies to Sparks' male tryouts
Sparks forward Cameron Brink said she was unsettled by the response she saw online to a call by the team for men to try out for the practice squad.ESPN - 1d -
Fan backlash pushes BOS Nation FC to change club name
Boston's National Women's Super League's expansion club, originally named BOS Nation FC, will unveil a new name "in the next few weeks" following fan backlash. The franchise confirmed the news on ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Schumer postpones book tour amid backlash over funding vote
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) has postponed his book tour scheduled this week in Baltimore, New York, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia amid an intense backlash from fellow ...The Hill - 2d -
The Women Most Affected by Abortion Bans
After the Dobbs decision, births rose in states with bans, but more for some women than others.The New York Times - 3d -
U.S. influencer picks up baby wombat in Australia, sparks outrage
An American influencer visiting Australia has sparked outcry for picking up a baby wombat in a now-deleted Instagram video.CBS News - Mar. 13 -
JJ Sparks felt the energy at FSU's first spring practice; recaps visit
Jacksonville (Fla.) Bolles offensive lineman JJ Sparks updates recruitment, recaps Florida State practice.Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Can win vs. Panthers, Zadorov's fight with Bennett spark Bruins?
The Bruins earned a huge comeback win over the rival Panthers on Tuesday. Whether they can use it to spark a run to the playoffs remains to be seen.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 12 -
Utah will be the first state to ban fluoride in drinking water
Utah's governor intends to sign legislation making the state the first to ban fluoride in public water systemsABC News - Mar. 10 -
Judge blocks Trump’s transgender military ban
A federal judge Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender people from enlisting or serving in the military.NBC News - 1d -
Packers officially propose banning the 'tush push'
The Green Bay Packers have proposed banning the “tush push” play for the upcoming NFL season and beyond, the league confirmed on Wednesday.NBC News - 22h -
Chuck Schumer postpones book events due to 'security concerns' amid Democratic backlash over shutdown fight
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is postponing several events across the country this week to promote his new book amid Democratic backlash to his handling of last week's government funding fight.NBC News - 2d -
Michigan State basketball: Coen Carr grows up, sparks win over Oregon in Big Ten tourney
Coen Carr's intensity provides Michigan State basketball the spark it needed to beat Oregon Ducks in Big Ten tournament.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Why Are States Banning Lab-Grown Meat?
Mississippi became the third state to ban cell-derived meat, a product not for sale in the United States. But not all livestock producers are opposed to cultivated protein.The New York Times - 5d -
Saudi Arabia lifted a ban on cinemas. Now it just needs people to turn up
Local box office has struggled since movie ban was lifted in 2018Financial Times - Mar. 9 -
Rich Rodriguez says he's banned his West Virginia players from dancing on TikTok
"I banned dancing on TikTok. I guess I did that."Yahoo Sports - Mar. 12 -
Appeals court allows Trump administration to enforce ban on DEI programs, for now
The court temporarily allowed a ban on DEI programs at federal agencies and businesses with government contracts, which had been blocked by a judge.NBC News - 5d -
Appeals Court Allows Trump to Enforce DEI Program Ban
An appeals court ruled that Trump could temporarily implement his DEI program ban.Inc. - 5d -
U.K. moves to ban former hedge-fund star Crispin Odey
The Financial Conduct Authority is looking to fine and ban Crispin Odey, alleging he “repeatedly” tried to frustrate investigations into his behavior.MarketWatch - 3d -
Lawmakers approve ban on devices that convert semi-automatic weapons
Alabama lawmakers approved a ban on Glock switches and other conversion devices that convert semi-automatic weapons into machine gunsABC News - 1d -
Democrats reintroduce CROWN Act to ban hair discrimination
Democrats have reintroduced federal legislation to ban hair discrimination. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.) reintroduced the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act, or CROWN ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Sources: Pogba to wait for new club as ban ends
Paul Pogba's 18-month ban from football officially ended on Tuesday, but he has decided to delay joining a new club, sources have told ESPN.ESPN - Mar. 11 -
The clock is ticking on the TikTok ban — will the US champion freedom or protectionism?
Lucrative as it is for Big Tech, the U.S. must fight the urge of using its enemies’ tactics: Defending democracy is the one thing that banning TikTok will not do.The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Appeals court blocks Ohio's ban on gender-affirming care for minors
Ohio’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors is unconstitutional and must be permanently blocked from being enforced, a three-judge panel of appellate judges ruled Tuesday.NBC News - 1d -
NFL to consider tush push ban, changes to playoff seeding
NFL team owners will consider proposals to ban the tush push and for a change to playoff seeding format this off-season, the league announced Wednesday.Yahoo Sports - 20h -
Appeals court blocks Ohio's ban on gender-affirming care for minors
A three-judge panel has ruled that Ohio’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors is unconstitutional and ordered it permanently blocked by a trial courtABC News - 20h -
The Trump backlash offers Starmer a mainstream moment
Prospect of reaching peak populism is an opportunityFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
NWSL's BOS Nation to be renamed after backlash
Boston's 2026 NWSL franchise announced Friday that it will officially change its name following a highly-ridiculed launch last fall.ESPN - 4d -
What to Know About the Backlash Against Tesla
Elon Musk’s electric carmaker faces serious headwinds amid his involvement with right-wing politics and the Trump administration.The New York Times - 1d -
Rich Rod bans Mountaineers from TikTok dancing
Telling reporters that he wants his Mountaineers to have "a hard edge," West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez has banned his players from dancing on TikTok, saying that this type of social media ...ESPN - Mar. 11 -
Oil prices resume slide, ending lower as tariff fears spark stock-market tumble
Oil futures ended lower Monday, dragged down by fears rising global trade tensions could spark a recession or a slowdown as U.S. equities suffered their worst day of 2025.MarketWatch - Mar. 10 -
U.S. stocks plunge after Trump's comments on potential recession sparks sell-off
Fears of a recession sparked a major sell-off in stocks, following comments from President Trump. In an interview with Fox News, Mr. Trump would not rule out the possibility of a recession. Kelly ...CBS News - Mar. 10
