State sues Southern California city that’s banned new homeless shelters
The state of California filed a lawsuit Monday against Norwalk, alleging that the southeast Los Angeles County city’s moratorium on new homeless shelters and supportive housing violates six housing laws. “No community should turn their backs on residents in need,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement announcing the lawsuit. In August, the Norwalk City […]
MMA Star Idris Abdurashidov Disqualified From Boxing Match, Could Be Banned For Life After Savagely Illegal Head Kick
This man… Idris AbdulashidovAn undefeated featherweight in MMA, he potentially Banned for life He retired from professional boxing after knocking out his opponent with a brutal and illegal head kick. Abdulrashidov, a former ONE Friday Fights talent and a promising fighter with a current record of 4-0, will make his professional boxing debut on October […]
Waiting for a flight at LAX? You might be able to read a banned book
Travelers waiting for their flights at Los Angeles International Airport can pass the time by eating, sipping a drink, people-watching or even reading a banned book. At least, that's the intention of a collaboration between the Los Angeles Public Library and LAX, which will offer visitors to the world's eighth-busiest airport a free one-week pass […]
Brazilian Judge Who Banned Twitter Sought To Censor Average Joes Simply For Being Conservative, Docs Say
Alexandre de Moraes, the Brazilian Supreme Court judge who banned Twitter in Brazil, petitioned the government to block members of the public's social media accounts because of their political beliefs, according to a screenshot of a document published by Twitter on Wednesday. According to the Alexandre File Twitter account, De Moraes has quietly petitioned the […]
Telegram’s CEO Charged In France, Banned From Leaving Territory
Telegram founder Pavel Durov was indicted by French prosecutors on Wednesday for allegedly illegally using the platform. He faces six charges: Remaining French territory, Politico ReportedHe was arrested at Paris' Le Bourget airport and has been in domestic custody since Saturday. Durov's bail has been set at 5 million euros. Or $5.56 million, CNN ReportedAdditionally, […]
FACT CHECK: Facebook Post Claims Switzerland Has Banned Hijabs, Refuses To Recognize Islam As An Official Religion
post Share on Facebook Switzerland bans the hijab and says it does not recognise Islam as an official religion. Verdict: False According to BBC News and the Associated Press, Swiss voters supported a referendum to ban face coverings “including burqas and niqabs” in public places in 2021, with parliament approving the ban in 2023. Additionally, […]
Noncitizens banned from voting in federal elections but not some local races
Marcela Rosas immigrated to Southern California from Michoacan, Mexico, more than a decade ago in search of the American dream. She envisioned a life with a home for her three children, educational opportunities and a voice in her community. But there's one foundation of American life that Rosas, 52, doesn't have access to: the right […]
Pro Tennis Player Jasmina Tinjić Banned For Six Years Over Match-Fixing Allegations
The International Tennis Integrity Authority (ITIA) announced on Friday that Jasmina Tinjic has been suspended for six years for multiple violations of the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program (TACP). The former professional tennis player from Bosnia and Herzegovina was banned from tennis for six years after reportedly admitting to multiple violations of the TACP. releaseThe offences, which […]
Outdoor smoking banned at metro Phoenix regional parks
PHOENIX – If you're planning on visiting Maricopa County regional parks over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, please leave your cigarettes in your car or at home. Outdoor smoking was banned in parks from Monday as authorities expanded existing fire restrictions, with smoking only permitted in enclosed vehicles and campervans. Smokers should also ensure […]
‘Unruly’ And ‘Intoxicated’ Passengers Banned From Major Airline After Causing Emergency Landing
According to multiple reports, two people were banned from boarding a United Airlines flight for sabotage, leading to an emergency landing on Friday. United Airlines Flight 883, bound for Newark, New Jersey, from London was diverted to Bangor, Maine, following the incident. according to ABC News. The two passengers, who were said to have been […]
