Latest in Blocking Use
Sort by
1,175 items
-
US judge denies ex-Rosneft chief's claim to $300m seized superyacht
In a win for US justice department, judge rules ex-leader of Russian oil and gas company lacks plausible claim to yacht. A US judge on Monday ruled that a former chief of the Russian state oil and ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on nearly C$30bn worth of US imports
Canadian government says it will follow ‘dollar-by-dollar’ approach and institute 25% tariffs on US imports. Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on nearly C$30bn worth of American imports ...The Guardian - 5d -
Majority of Americans have used AI models like ChatGPT: Survey
A majority of Americans have used ChatGPT-like artificial intelligence (AI) models according to a new survey. In the survey from Elon University’s Imagining the Digital Future Center, 52 percent ...The Hill - 5d -
Canadians who visit US for more than 30 days will be fingerprinted
New requirement hardens enforcement of existing law that hasn’t been applied consistently to Canadians entering the United States. US politics live – latest updates Canadians who visit the US ...The Guardian - 5d -
FirstFT: ‘it feels nasty’ — US stock markets suffer heavy falls
Also in today’s newsletter, US-backed miner seeks to develop Ukraine lithium site and OpenAI forges near-$12bn contract with CoreWeaveFinancial Times - 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 -
Using one-shots, 'Adolescence' effectively portrays a powerful story
Starring Stephen Graham and newcomer Owen Cooper, this series uses one-shots to portray a story about crime, family and self-reflection.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
Over half of American adults have used an AI chatbot, survey finds
Artificial intelligence technology is becoming increasingly integral to everyday life. 52% of U.S. adults have used AI large language models like ChatGPT.NBC News - 5d -
US and Israel look to Africa for resettling Palestinians uprooted from Gaza
The U.S. and Israel have reached out to officials of three East African governments to discuss using their territories as potential destinations to resettle Palestinians from the Gaza StripABC News - 4d -
SpaceX capsule docks to rescue US astronauts stranded on space station
US pair set to return home on Wednesday after Boeing Starliner problems meant eight-day mission lasted nine monthsFinancial Times - 2d -
Video replay review used for first time in MIAA hockey state championship
After a controversial ending in last year's MIAA Division 1 boys hockey final, replay review was added. It didn't take long for it to get used.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
🚨 VAR set to be used in all remaining FA Cup ties
VAR is set to be used for the remainder of this season's FA Cup ties.The Football Association confirmed on Monday that the mechanism will be deployed from this weekend's quarter finals in addition ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
A Cheeto Shaped Like the Pokemon Charizard Sells for Nearly $90,000
A “Flamin’ Hot” snack with an uncanny resemblance to a fire-breathing Pokémon was a hit on the auction block. First it needed a custom case.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
No. 7 Alabama stuns No. 1 Auburn, 93-91, on Mark Sears' buzzer-beater in overtime
Sears' game-winner overshadowed 34 points, eight rebounds and five blocks from Auburn's Johni Broome.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8 -
What to do while waiting for stock market-minded Trump to say enough is enough
Don't close your eyes. Just keep looking. Maybe the cavalry is on the horizon, it's just the rhetorical smoke that's blocking it.CNBC - Mar. 10 -
Sony’s Soneium blockchain teams up with Line mini apps on Web3
Soneium, powered by Sony Block Solutions Labs, is collaborating with Line to bring four successful mini-apps onchain in coming months.VentureBeat - 6d -
Trump’s Losses Raise a Question: Should One Judge Set National Policy?
Trial-court judges continue to block the president’s agenda with injunctions that apply across the country. Some conservatives want to limit that power.The New York Times - 6d -
Romania’s contentious ban on a far-right candidate
Authorities should release more evidence of why Călin Georgescu has been blockedFinancial Times - 5d -
EU to remove 4 Russian nationals from sanctions list
Decision follows Hungary’s threat to block restrictions on more than 2,000 individuals sanctioned over Ukraine warFinancial Times - 4d -
Video: Blood Moon Total Lunar Eclipse
Earth’s shadow will block most of the light that illuminates the lunar surface, creating what is known as a blood moon.The New York Times - 3d -
Justice Department Moves to Dismiss Challenge to Iowa Immigration Law
The law remains blocked for now. It was not immediately clear whether the dismissal request signaled a broader shift on state-level immigration enforcement.The New York Times - 3d -
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 - 3d -
49ers get good news in 1st round of new mock draft
Along with being named a consensus All-American, Campbell won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy for the top offensive lineman in the SEC.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
3/17: America Decides
WH denies ignoring court order blocking some deportations; Kennedy Center actor discusses Trump's takeover of theaterCBS News - 20h -
Judge demands to know why order redirecting deportation flights was ignored
The government claimed it was not bound by the judge's order to block flights carrying gang members to El Salvador because it wasn't in writing.CBS News - 20h -
Trump administration briefing: US backs Russia ahead of G7, Republican spending bill boosts defense
US has reportedly rejected Canadian proposal to tackle Russian ‘shadow fleet’, Republican bill trims everything aside from defense – key US politics stories from Saturday at a glance. The US has ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
‘I hate to predict things’: Trump doesn’t rule out US recession amid trade tariffs
US president downplays recent stock market volatility that followed his ducking and weaving over tariff policy. US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump on Sunday refused to rule out the ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Ireland could lose pharma tax to US after Trump accusations, experts warn
Predictions that US firms could retain manufacturing plants in Ireland but move profits back to America. US pharmaceutical companies based in Ireland are more likely to shift profits back to the US ...The Guardian - 5d -
US deports 250 alleged gang members to El Salvador despite court ruling to halt flights
Trump invoked 1798 law previously used to detain Japanese Americans in second world war to justify deportations. The US deported more than 250 mainly Venezuelan alleged gang members to El ...The Guardian - 2d -
Cleanup under way after massive storm barreled across at least eight US states
Tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms resulted in the deaths of more than 40 people and widespread destruction. US storm damage – in pictures Clean up efforts have started in several US states ...The Guardian - 1d -
EU’s foreign policy chief laments US funding cuts to Radio Free Europe
Kaja Kallas says the bloc cannot automatically fill the gap left by the US. The EU’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, expressed disappointment over US funding cuts to Radio Free Europe and said ...The Guardian - 1d -
The US economy is heading for recession
Donald Trump’s policy agenda is sapping American animal spiritsFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
The US economic trump card
There is huge scope for householders to tap home equity lines of creditFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Is the US headed toward a recession?
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Monday. Who else cannot stop trying to mimic Parker Posey’s accent in this season of “The White Lotus?” This clip of Posey on NBC’s “Today” is all over my social media ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
What Covid Taught Us
We look at how the world changed — and what studies revealed about how we live.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Is a US recession inevitable?
Trump’s on-again, off-again trade war is creating market uncertainty and sending consumer confidence plummetingFinancial Times - 4d -
US support to maintain UK’s nuclear arsenal is in doubt, experts say
Malcolm Rifkind joins diplomats and analysts urging focus on European cooperation to replace Trident. Britain’s ability to rely on the US to maintain the UK’s nuclear arsenal is now in doubt, ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
The Last Of Us Showrunner Hints At Big Changes To The Story For Season 2
The Last of Us Season 2 is almost here, and the showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann are assuring fans that they have plenty of surprises in store. Season 1 of the show expanded certain ...GameSpot - Mar. 10 -
Ex-slugger Vaughn admits HGH use late in career
Former big league slugger Mo Vaughn has confirmed he used human growth hormone to recover from a nagging knee injury late in his career.ESPN - Mar. 10 -
28 Days Later Writer Says The Last Of Us Is Better
Directors Neil Druckmann and Alex Garland sat down for a wide-ranging and fascinating chat recently where they discussed their professional careers. There is some overlap, of course, as Druckmann's ...GameSpot - Mar. 10