Trademark Office Banned

'Traitors' banner put up at Michelle O'Neill's office

O'Neill was the first senior Sinn Féin figure to take part in an official Remembrance Sunday ceremony.

Serving police officer arrested on suspicion of supporting Hamas

Counterterrorism police say the officer is suspected of expressing support for the proscribed group online.

Post Office could close 115 branches with jobs at risk

Hundreds of head office workers are facing cuts and loss-making branches are under threat of closure.

Congressional offices urgently need racial diversity

It's time to take the next step toward making Congress more diverse and inclusive.

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Is Jim from The Office really the sexiest man in the world?

According to People magazine, the actor John Krasinski is the “sexiest man alive”. The internet is furious. Name: John Krasinski.. Age: 45. Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

The top 10 family offices for startup investments

CNBC partnered with Fintrx to analyze single family offices that made the largest number of investments in private startups in 2024.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

Post Office halts development of IT system to replace Horizon

Faulty software responsible for one of UK’s biggest miscarriages of justice will continue to be used

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Germany's statistical office reports possible data leak

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

Post Office scandal: Who knew what and when?

What answers did we get from some of the key players at the inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal?

Police officers 'punch bags' in 'epidemic' of violent attacks

There has been a surge in violence against the police, a BBC investigation has found.

Two Met officers charged with sexual assault

The officers are each charged with four counts of sexual assault on a woman in London, say police.

English smacking ban being considered by government

Government ministers are considering outlawing physical punishment of children, Department for Education confirms.

UK Considers New Smartphone Bans for Children

A proposed law would tighten up phone bans in schools and limit how tech companies use children’s data, but experts are unconvinced these measures would make kids safer or healthier.

Tech - Wired - October 22

Federal Ban on Fake Reviews Goes Into Effect

A Federal Trade Commission rule prohibiting the sale or purchase of online ratings is live, opening to door to lawsuits for violations.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Forest owner banned for spitting towards officials

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis was given a five-match stadium ban for spitting on the floor as the referee walked past him.

Report shows steady increase in abortions in states with bans

Since the end of Roe v. Wade in 2022, the number of women receiving abortions has increased steadily and consistently in nearly every state that has banned it, according to a new comprehensive ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Veterans demand better payout for gay ban

Leading charities have written to the prime minister, calling the average payments "unacceptably low".

Williams, facing ban, practicing; has Lions' 'trust'

Lions receiver Jameson Williams continues to practice and be around the team as he awaits an official ruling on a possible two-game suspension from the NFL.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

U.K. Plans Disposable Vape Ban in England

The measure, which echoes plans in Scotland and Wales, aims to protect young people’s health and reduce environmental damage.

World - The New York Times - October 24

Lions WR Williams: PED ban 'complete surprise'

The NFL suspended Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams for two games for violating its PED policy.

Sports - ESPN - October 24

Warner's leadership ban lifted by Cricket Australia

David Warner's lifetime leadership ban is lifted by Cricket Australia, leaving him free to captain in domestic cricket.

The track that caused so much chaos on the dancefloor it got banned

In the early 2000s many UK clubs banned Pow! - which critics compared to Sex Pistols' God Save the Queen.

I'm open-minded on England smacking ban, says Education Secretary

Bridget Phillipson tells the BBC that legislation would not be introduced "any time soon".

Apple banned from selling iPhone 16 in Indonesia

Government says US company’s investment in the country has fallen short

Business - Financial Times - October 28

FirstFT: Twin scandals hit PwC’s Asia profits

Also in today’s newsletter, the fallout from the Madison Square Garden rally and what happened to Project 2025?

World - Financial Times - October 29

As Schools Ban Phones, More Kids Are Using Smartwatches

Many parents are unable or unwilling to send their children to school with a phone. Smartwatch use among kids is booming, but experts warn the devices could be yet another “electronic umbilical cord.”

Tech - Wired - October 29

What is Unrwa and why has Israel banned it?

The agency provides aid for Palestinians in Gaza and elsewhere, and has long been criticised by Israel.

Why Israel's UNRWA ban could be devastating for Palestinians

UNRWA, United Nations refugee agency for Palestinians, provides far more than humanitarian aid.

Interfering Yankees fans banned from Game 5

Two Yankees fans have been banned from attending Game 5 of the World Series after interfering with Dodgers star Mookie Betts in Game 4.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

15 attorneys general call for national ban on price gouging

Fifteen attorneys general called on congressional leaders to support a national ban on price gouging in a letter sent Wednesday. The letter — addressed to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Bills' Miller practicing after ban, 'in a great spot'

Von Miller returned to Bills practice after his four-game ban for violating for the NFL's personal conduct policy, saying he's "happy all of that stuff is behind" him.