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Canada Orders TikTok’s Business to Close, But Won’t Block App

Following other countries’ lead, including the United States, the government cracks down on the video-sharing app over national security concerns.

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

Block offers a glimpse of what to expect next year, but its stock slides

The parent company of Square and the Cash App expects to keep expanding operating margins into 2025.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Lisbon residents call for vote on banning tourist lets in residential blocks

Petition demands council hold binding referendum on issue after local people say they have been priced out. Housing activists in Lisbon are to hand over a petition, signed by more than 6,600 ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Jack Dorsey dramatically scales back crypto ambitions for Block

Block said Thursday that it was "winding down" its TBD division, which had sought to create an open-source crypto development platform.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

ChatGPT blocked over 250,000 image generations of presidential candidates, OpenAI says

ChatGPT rejected over 250,000 AI image requests in the month leading up to Election Day according to a Friday blog post from OpenAI. Users tried to generate photos of President-elect Trump, Vice ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Chiefs block potential game-winning field goal to stop Broncos, keep undefeated streak alive

The Chiefs have now won 15 straight games.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Follow live: Saquon Barkley leads Eagles in Dallas for NFC East showdown

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Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Chiefs block FG to win 4th game on walk-off play

The Chiefs won their fourth game on a walk-off play this season after blocking the Broncos' potental game-winning field goal on Sunday.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

Chiefs beat Broncos 16-14 on last-second blocked field goal

Kansas City remained undefeated in 2024 by blocking Wil Lutz's 35-yard field goal at the end of the game.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Betting buzz: Chiefs deliver for live bettors with blocked field goal

A blocked field goal led to a memorable swing for Kansas City Chiefs bettors in one of the most exciting games of NFL Week 10.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

China roads blocked by thousands of cyclists in night quest for dumplings

It started as a social media trend but brought traffic gridlock between two cities.

Covid inquiry told Treasury blocked NHS bed request

NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard says the decision, in July 2020, was very disappointing.

NatWest blocks staff from using WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger

Employees must stick to official channels to make sure their messages are fully retrievable.

Federal judge blocks Louisiana's Ten Commandments law in public schools

A coalition of parents attempting to block a state law that would require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in public school classrooms by next year have won a legal battle in federal court.

Federal judge temporarily blocks Louisiana's Ten Commandments in public schools law

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked a Louisiana law requiring that the Ten Commandments be displayed in all public school classrooms. U.S. District Judge John deGravelles granted a preliminary ...

Politics - The Hill - 8 hours ago

Judge blocks Louisiana law ordering schools to display Ten Commandments

A district court judge appointed by former President Barack Obama temporarily blocked a Louisiana law ordering schools to display the Ten Commandments.

Federal Judge Blocks Louisiana Law Requiring Ten Commandments in Classrooms

The ruling is probably the first in what could be a long legal fight for conservative Christian groups hoping to amplify public expressions of faith.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 hours ago

Judge blocks Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments in classrooms

Louisiana's new law requiring all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments was temporarily blocked on Tuesday.

Justice Department sues to block UnitedHealth Group's $3.3 billion purchase of Amedisys

The Justice Department is suing to block UnitedHealth Group’s $3.3 billion purchase of Amedisys

Health - ABC News - 37 minutes ago

Judge blocks Louisiana Ten Commandments in public classrooms law

A judge has blocked a Louisiana law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom. CBS News' Kati Weis has more on the judge's decision.

Georgia judge blocks rule requiring counties to hand-count Election Day ballots

A Georgia judge on Tuesday blocked a new rule from the state's election board that would have required counties to count ballots cast on Election Day by hand.

Georgia judge blocks ballot hand count rule from taking effect before election

A new Georgia election rule that would require a hand count of ballots on election night will not take effect before November’s contest, a state judge ruled. In a decision late Tuesday, Fulton ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Georgia's controversial hand count rule blocked by judge: 'Too much, too late'

Georgia’s controversial hand count rule blocked by a judge, "too much, too late."

Georgia judge blocks election rule requiring hand-counting ballots as early voting begins

A record number of people are showing up for early voting in the crucial state of Georgia. Early voting is beginning as a Georgia judge blocked a new hand-count election rule passed by a ...

Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Program Has Canceled Debt for Over One Million People

An effort to revive and maximize use of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program has resulted in student loan forgiveness for over one million people.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

Texas Supreme Court blocks execution of man convicted in disputed "shaken baby syndrome" case

The Texas Supreme Court has halted the execution of Robert Roberson, who was convicted of killing his daughter based on a controversial diagnosis of "shaken baby syndrome." The case has drawn ...

Judge blocks Florida surgeon general from threatening TV stations over abortion rights ad

A judge issued a restraining order against Florida’s surgeon general, after tv stations that ran an abortion-rights ad received cease-and-desist letters.

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