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On X, the Definition of ‘Blocking’ Is About to Change

A change in how the site works will allow people to see posts by users who have them blocked. The company claims it is for “transparency,” but some people are worried about abuse.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 21

Judge Blocks Hand-Counting of Election Ballots in Georgia

The ruling was confined to the current election, halting the measure from going into effect for 2024 while the judge further weighs its merits in the future.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

Instagram to block some screenshots to help prevent sextortion

Law enforcement have reported a rise in sextortion scams targeting teens across online platforms.

'Bubbly' mum killed in tower block fall is named

Ms Atkinson's unborn baby was delivered in hospital and is receiving "critical care".

NCAA Leaps to Block Mario Chalmers NIL Lawsuit

The NCAA, conferences and Turner Sports contend an antitrust lawsuit brought by Mario Chalmers and 15 other former college basketball players over the use of their NIL in broadcasts is barred by ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22

Tapestry-Capri Fashion Merger Is Blocked by Judge

The F.T.C. had sued to halt the merger of Tapestry, the parent of Coach and Kate Spade, and Capri, the owner of Versace and Michael Kors.

Business - The New York Times - October 24

Weekly quiz: Who blocked the King and Queen’s view?

Test how closely you've been paying attention to what has been going on over the past seven days.

Coach-Michael Kors Deal Blocked by Judge

A federal court sides with the FTC, which argued that a Tapestry-Capri merger would raise prices for handbags.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 25

Which N.F.L. Stars Could Be on the Trading Block This Season?

The Athletic’s insider shares the latest on Rams star Cooper Kupp, the struggling 49ers and big-name defensive players.

Sports - The New York Times - October 27

Judge partially blocks Texas transmission law

A federal judge on Monday struck down a section of a Texas law that gives state utilities the “right of first refusal” for building new electrical transmission lines. The law, SB 1938, made it ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Missouri sues DOJ in effort to block poll monitors

The Republican-led state of Missouri on Monday asked a judge to block the Justice Department from dispatching lawyers to St. Louis to monitor adherence to federal voting rights laws on Election ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Pennsylvania judge refuses to block Musk's $1M giveaways

A Pennsylvania judge on Monday refused the Philadelphia district attorney’s request to block daily $1 million giveaways from Elon Musk’s pro-Trump super PAC in the lead-up to the election. Judge ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Swinney blocked from voting over name snafu

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said he was not allowed to vote on Election Day; there will be a Friday hearing to resolve the issue.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Block reports revenue miss but a slight beat on earnings

Shares of Square parent Block tumbled in extended trading on Thursday after the company reported disappointing revenue for the third quarter.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Debt rule to change to fund major projects

Government claims the move contrasts with former PM Liz Truss's controversial mini-Budget.

Billions of levelling-up cash in limbo

Towns and cities call on the Labour government to deliver the funds promised for vital regeneration.

Mass deportation could cost billions

Bankrolling mass deportation would be costly. It would also require a lot more manpower.

France warns it could block €15.5bn Sanofi consumer health deal

Proposed sale of controlling stake to US private equity group has sparked backlash in country

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Lufthansa fined $4 million for blocking Jewish passengers from flight

Fine is largest ever issued by U.S. Department of Transportation against an airline for civil rights violations.

Georgia judge blocks election rule requiring hand counting of ballots

A Georgia judge has blocked a new rule that would have required ballots in the state to be hand-counted after election night, saying the timing of the rule's passage makes its implementation wrong. ...

Brussels seeks powers to block ‘killer acquisitions’ in Europe and beyond

Reforms would allow EU regulator to intervene on takeover deals where companies try to stymie smaller rivals

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Why a judge blocked Georgia's election ballot-counting rule

A Georgia judge has blocked a new policy that would have required the state's election ballots to be counted by hand. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.

Georgia judge blocks election rule requiring hand counting of ballots

The judge wrote that there was "a substantial threat of irreparable harm," if the hand count rule were to be implemented for the upcoming election.

Politics - CBS News - October 16

Supreme Court declines to block Biden's climate rule for power plants — for now

The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to block a Biden administration rule setting climate standards for power plants — but hinted it could take up the case at a later time. The high court ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Federal judge blocks Alabama's voter purge program ahead of election

A federal judge temporarily blocked Alabama’s voter removal program that flagged thousands of registered voters and accused them of illegally registering in the state.

Georgia judge blocks elections rules backed by Pro-Trump Republicans

(Reuters) -A judge overturned changes to Georgia election rules made by a Republican-controlled state board in August, in a case brought by a conservative group which argued the changes would ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

Video of protesters blocking Indian army convoy falsely shared as 'Bangladesh unrest'

World - Yahoo News - October 17

Google to block election ads after polls close on Election Day

Google announced it will block ads about the general election on Nov. 5 after the last polls close. “As we’ve done in the past, we will temporarily pause ads related to U.S. elections after the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Roberson execution temporarily blocked in shaken baby syndrome case

The Supreme Court declined to block Texas from executing Robert Roberson, who insists his conviction for murdering his 2-year-old daughter rests upon a debunked version of shaken baby syndrome, but ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Texas judge blocks execution of man in shaken baby case

Robert Roberson has thanked supporters for winning a temporary reprieve in the controversial case.

Texas supreme court blocks execution of man in late-night ruling

Robert Roberson, 57, who has long claimed innocence over death of daughter, has for now been spared. The Texas supreme court has blocked the execution of a man on death row in a late-night ruling ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Putin accuses Ukraine of blocking peace talks, claims willingness

World - Yahoo News - October 18

A ‘New Day’? Justices Step Back, Slightly, From an Aggressive Climate Stance.

The Supreme Court’s decision to not temporarily block an E.P.A. rule this week signals ‘rising influence’ of Justice Barrett, one analyst said.

World - The New York Times - October 18

Passenger dies and 15 hurt after two trains crash

A westbound train went about 1,000 metres beyond its stopping point to hit a stationary service.

Turkey blocks exports of military-linked goods to Russia after US warning

Customs system no longer allows exporters to proceed with sensitive shipments

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Judge hears arguments to block Louisiana's Ten Commandments displays in schools

BATON ROUGE, La. — A federal judge heard arguments at a hearing Monday on whether he should temporarily block a new Louisiana law that requires the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public ...

Politics - NBC News - October 22

Baby born after mum killed in tower block fall

The baby was born in hospital after the woman fell from the tower block close to Leeds city centre.

The Maker of Ozempic Is Trying to Block Compounded Versions of Its Blockbuster Drug

Novo Nordisk has asked the FDA to block production of compounded copies of Ozempic, arguing that it’s too difficult to do safely. It’s the latest escalation in a brewing war between pharmaceutical ...

Tech - Wired - October 23

L.A. Times Editorial Chief Quits After Owner Blocks Harris Endorsement

Mariel Garza said the editorial board was prepared to endorse Kamala Harris, but the paper’s owner, Patrick Soon-Shiong, decided not to make an endorsement in the presidential race.

Business - The New York Times - October 24

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