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Norfolk ‘megafarm’ blocked over council’s climate concerns
Decision shows wider application of landmark fossil fuel court ruling that stopped an oil and gas projectFinancial Times - 2d -
U.S. Judge Orders Halt to Trump’s Effort to Dismantle Voice of America
Voice of America journalists argued in a lawsuit that the administration’s actions violated their First Amendment rights.The New York Times - Mar. 28 -
Dutch pensions to invest €100bn in risky assets boosting Europe’s defence efforts
APG boss says largest part of investment to be within bloc owning to ‘attractive valuations’Financial Times - 6d -
In Trump era, companies are rebranding DEI efforts, not giving up
Most companies are continuing related work, but shifting the language.CNBC - 6d -
More than 1,600 killed in Myanmar earthquake as search efforts continue
Myanmar, also known as Burma, is in the throes of a prolonged and bloody civil war, which is already responsible for a massive humanitarian crisis.CBS News - 5d -
Politicians criticise US efforts to make EU firms reverse diversity initiatives
Officials in France and Belgium hit out at ‘American interference’ amid growing transatlantic tensions. Europe live – latest updates Officials in France and Belgium have hit back at American ...The Guardian - 5d -
Organizations file suit challenging Trump's effort to overhaul election system
A group of advocacy organizations has filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump's executive order that seeks to overhaul the U.S. election system.ABC News - 4d -
Trump steps up efforts to exert control over DC
President Trump is growing more aggressive in his posture towards Washington, D.C, threatening to exert more control over the local affairs of the nation's capital. The president signed an ...The Hill - 4d -
House effort to allow remote votes for new parents survives in a blow to Johnson
House Speaker Mike Johnson called the outcome "disappointing," adding that a "handful of Republicans joined with all the Democrats to take down a rule — that's rarely done."CBS News - 4d -
Elijah Herring's extra-effort play draws praise from FSU's coaches
Elijah Herring painted a picture - the offense's potential but also a defense that needs a mindset to limit big plays.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
West Virginia wants versatility, effort out of wide receivers
West Virginia is still in the process of sorting out exactly where all of the pieces fit in the wide receiver room.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
PITT 8 PREVIEW: Cougars ready to give their best effort in tournament challenges
Racking up three Pitt 8 Tournament victories in the last two years, the Canadian Cougars are hungry for a statement win over No. 13 Kiowa to turn around their season. Canadian (3-9, 1-2 Pitt 8) won ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Britain and France accuse Russia's Putin of delaying Ukraine ceasefire efforts
Britain and France have accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of dragging his feet over Ukraine ceasefire talks and ramped up pressure on Moscow by insisting that he owes the United States an ...ABC News - 1d -
OMA3 expands effort to make standards for the Open Spatial Internet
OMA3, an association based in Zug, Switzerland, is announcing a new project called the Spatial Store to enable the open 3D internet. OMA3 is a consortium of the top creator companies in Web3 ...VentureBeat - 1d -
Golfer tapes mouth shut in drastic effort to control anger issues
A golfer taped his mouth shut in order to stop his on-course meltdowns and said: I am pretty angry and mad.Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Parts of Trump’s Anti-DEI Orders
A U.S. district court ruled that the Labor Department can’t require federal grant recipients and contractors to prove they aren’t running programs that run counter to recent executive edicts.Inc. - Mar. 28 -
Senate Democrat will block Trump’s VA nominees to protest cuts
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) says he will put a hold on President Trump’s nominees to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs to protest cuts at the agency that provides lifelong healthcare ...The Hill - 4d -
'Made-up emergency': Democrats try to block Trump tariffs on Canada
President Donald Trump on Tuesday called on the Senate to keep the United States' tariffs on Canada in place.ABC News - 3d -
Judge extends block on probationary employee firings, but only in some states
A federal judge Tuesday indefinitely barred the Trump administration from terminating thousands of probationary employees, but he declined to extend his order nationwide. U.S. District Judge James ...The Hill - 3d -
Unanimous Supreme Court upholds FDA block of flavored vapes
The Supreme Court backed the FDA's refusal to authorize the sale of kid-friendly flavored vapes, including the flavors "Killer Kustard Blueberry" and "Rainbow Road."ABC News - 2d -
Cleveland Cavs Jarrett Allen blocks Karl-Anthony Towns at the rim
Karl-Anthony Towns drove to the rim with a full head of steam. Jarrett Allen met him at the rim and won the battle.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Sean Combs' attorneys seek to block psychologist from testifying at May trial
Lawyers for Sean Combs have asked a judge to prevent a clinical psychologist from testifying as an expert witness for the prosecution at his upcoming trial on charges of sex trafficking and ...NBC News - 1d -
Judge Blocks H.H.S. From Terminating $11 Billion in Public Health Grants
A coalition of states sued over the Trump administration’s unexpected move to cut off the funds, which they said imperiled everything from childhood vaccination programs to opioid addiction treatment.The New York Times - 1d -
States sue to block Trump's election order, saying it violates the Constitution
Democratic officials in 19 states are suing over President Donald Trump’s attempt to reshape elections across the U.S., calling it an unconstitutional invasion of states’ clear authority to run ...ABC News - 1d -
GdS: ’An Azzurro block’ – Chiesa, Lucca and Comuzzo among targets for ‘Italian Milan’
It seems that AC Milan are heading towards an Italian revolution, and this could be the case on and off the pitch. In recent weeks, it has become very apparent that Milan want to make themselves an ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Serie A giants want to block Nico Paz’s Real Madrid return
Real Madrid remain open to bringing Nico Paz back to the club this summer based on their agreement with Como.Los Blancos sanctioned a sale for the Argentina international last summer as the ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Trump Calls India a Friend, but Is Trying to Block Its Imports
Stunned to see their own exports punished harshly, Indians are picking through the wreckage for signs of hope. There’s some but not a lot.The New York Times - 1d -
Youth Demand pro-Palestinian protest blocks traffic in London
Group plans to hold demonstrations in London against UK arms sales to Israel every Tuesday and Saturday in April. About 40 Youth Demand protesters were told to move on by the police during a ...The Guardian - 3h -
Michigan joins 18 other states to block Trump's election order
The White House is criticizing Democrats' lawsuit against President Donald Trump's attempt to reshape elections.CBS News - 3h -
4 Republicans join Senate Democrats to rebuke Trump tariffs on Canada
The Senate voted Wednesday on a measure aimed at blocking tariffs on Canadian products.CBS News - 2d -
Double jeopardy killer refused move to open prison
The justice secretary blocks a recommendation to move William Dunlop to an open prison.BBC News - 2d -
What to know about Myanmar's natural disasters and civil war complicating relief efforts
The Southeast Asian nation of Myanmar has been plagued by wars and natural disasters since it became independent from Britain in 1948, when it was still called BurmaABC News - 6d -
One player deserves credit for his efforts for Manchester City but his errors are costly
This season has seen a host of players struggle for Manchester City. Kyle Walker was one of those players and he departed the club for AC Milan in January. His departure meant that Rico Lewis and ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Several federal agencies launch a new 'deferred resignation' effort to encourage workers to leave their jobs
WASHINGTON — At least five federal agencies are offering workers a new "deferred resignation" opportunity in the latest attempt by the Trump administration to slash the size of the U.S. government.NBC News - 4d -
Newcastle’s Carabao Cup parade sparks fresh effort to increase new stadium capacity
Newcastle United are looking to build the largest possible stadium they can on land adjacent to St James’ Park which could push the capacity close to 70,000.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Federal judge temporarily pauses RFK Jr. effort to rescind billions of public health funds
A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order Thursday that stops the Trump administration from pulling back more than $11 billion in public health funding from state and local health ...The Hill - 1d
