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Paul Pogba banned for four years from professional football due to doping offense.

Bans can be reduced based on athlete proving unintentional doping, contamination, or providing substantial assistance to investigators. [ more ]

Paul Pogba banned for 4 years for doping

Pogba tested positive for testosterone after Juventus' game against Udinese in August 2023 [ more ]

San Francisco is extending the ban on street vendors on Mission Street for six more months.

The ban is aimed at discouraging illegal operations and improving safety on the street. [ more ]

A grandmother in London was killed by two dogs when she tried to break up a fight between puppies.

The dogs involved in the attack were of the XL bully breed, which is banned in the UK. [ more ]

Saracens and England prop Mako Vunipola has been banned for four games following a red card in a Premiership game against Newcastle.

Vunipola admitted foul play but believed it did not warrant a red card. [ more ]

French footballer Paul Pogba will go on trial for his anti-doping case on January 18, 2024.

Prosecutors have suggested a four-year ban for Pogba, but the final decision is yet to be made. [ more ]

Paul Pogba is facing a four-year ban for doping violations, which could effectively end his career at the age of 30.

If the ban is passed, Pogba will be suspended from competitive action and Juventus may terminate his contract. [ more ]

The city of San Francisco is providing financial support for street vendors who have been banned from selling on Mission Street.

Permitted street vendors in San Francisco's Mission District are urging Supervisor Hillary Ronen to end the 90-day street ban, claiming she is not listening to their concerns. [ more ]

A 90-day ban on street vending on Mission Street has gone into effect, leading to protests from vendors.

The city has struggled to regulate street vending in the area and has implemented measures such as a permitting system and a fence around the station.

San Francisco Supervisor Hillary Ronen proposed the vending ban in an effort to address violence associated with illicit vending. [ more ]

Influencers are concerned about the potential impact of a U.S. ban on TikTok on their careers and income. [ more ]

58% of Americans believe China uses TikTok to shape U.S. public opinion.

There is significant support for banning TikTok in the U.S. [ more ]

Users of TikTok should back up their content, urge followers to support them on other platforms, and cross-post content to stay connected with their audience. [ more ]

Marketers are not overly worried about the TikTok 'divestment or ban' bill outcomes yet. [ more ]

The US is considering banning TikTok due to security concerns.

The EU has implemented restrictions on TikTok over cybersecurity concerns.

Experts believe it is unlikely for the EU to issue a continent-wide ban on TikTok. [ more ]

DayZ community bans xQc, a controversial streamer, from a popular server.

xQc's ban raises questions about streamer influence and reputation in gaming communities. [ more ]

Despite fear-mongering about Trump, Democrats are seen undermining First Amendment freedoms.

The House passed a bill seeking to 'ban' TikTok based on assumptions without solid evidence. [ more ]

The U.S. House of Representatives voted to ban TikTok, affecting LGBTQ+ users and creators.

The bill may adversely impact queer content creators' livelihoods and supportive communities. [ more ]

TikTok may be introducing 'TikTok Photos' as a separate app for photo-sharing content.

The House of Representatives is voting on the future of TikTok in the U.S., potentially leading to a ban. [ more ]

TikTok is facing a potential ban in the U.S. due to security concerns related to its Chinese parent company.

TikTok has become a significant platform for entertainment, networking, and news, impacting millions of users. [ more ]

The House of Representatives passed a bill requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban.

The bill gives ByteDance 165 days to divest from TikTok to avoid a ban in the United States. [ more ]

31% of US adults favor a nationwide ban on TikTok, while 35% oppose it.

The White House is expected to announce new efforts to protect Americans' personal data from foreign adversaries including China. [ more ]

Teams may exaggerate injuries and store players on the injured list to gain an advantage.

Former Mets GM Billy Eppler received a season-long ban from MLB for exaggerating injuries. [ more ]

The Biden administration is considering a national ban on TikTok, but the President's campaign debuted a TikTok account after the Super Bowl.

White House correspondent Jacqui Heinrich questioned John Kirby about the administration's stance on TikTok and why the President would use the platform if a ban is being considered. [ more ]

Crypto trade is still alive on mainland China despite media reports of a ban.

Crypto is not completely banned in China; individuals can hold and trade crypto, but activities are not protected by law. [ more ]

The ban on street vending along the Mission Street corridor has been extended for six months.

The ban has made the Mission corridor safer, cleaner, and easier to navigate for locals. [ more ]

Austrian far-right extremist Martin Sellner taunted German politicians by defying a proposed ban on him entering German soil.

Sellner live-streamed his journey to the German border, culminating in a brief encounter with German police who let him pass into Bavaria. [ more ]

As of February 1, it is now a criminal offence to own an XL bully dog without a certificate of exemption.

Around 40,000 dog owners have registered their pets since the ban was announced, but there could be as many as 100,000 XL bullies in the country. [ more ]

Vaping companies' share prices plummeted after the UK government announced a ban on e-cigarettes to protect children's health.

Disposable vapes will be banned in Britain by the end of 2024 or the start of 2025. [ more ]

Scotland will ban XL Bully dogs following an influx of abandoned dogs from England.

The Scottish government will replicate UK legislation banning XL Bully dogs without a license. [ more ]

Opposition leader Keir Starmer questions government's slow action on banning disposable vapes

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces plan to ban disposable vapes to deter young people from vaping [ more ]

FIFA has upheld the three-year ban on former Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) chief Luis Rubiales for his behavior after the Women's World Cup final.

Rubiales kissed a player on the lips, grabbed his crotch, and threw another player over his shoulder, resulting in the ban.

The ban could be appealed again at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and Rubiales may also stand trial for his actions. [ more ]

Morocco's coach, Houcine Regragui, will miss the final Group F game at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations due to a one-match ban.

The ban is related to post-match incidents following Morocco's draw with DR Congo, which is under investigation by Caf. [ more ]

Brentford striker Ivan Toney is free to play again after an eight-month ban for breaking gambling rules.

Toney has scored 32 goals in 64 Premier League games for Brentford and has attracted interest from Arsenal and Chelsea. [ more ]

Gordon Herd, a former Dentons corporate associate, has been banned from the legal profession in England and Wales due to allegations of sexual misconduct at a work event.

Herd's conduct was deemed serious by the regulatory body, as he repeatedly touched a female colleague in a sexual manner without her consent. [ more ]

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has urged the Home Office to enforce a stricter ban on zombie knives and machetes, criticizing the government for delays.

There is a legal loophole that needs to be closed in order for zombie knives to be effectively considered banned. [ more ]

Ivan Toney will captain Brentford when he returns from his ban

Toney scored 20 goals in 30 league appearances last season [ more ]

Buck Weaver petitions for reinstatement into baseball

The White Sox make a trade with the Yankees in 1927 [ more ]

A growing chorus of politicians in Germany are considering whether to ban the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.

The debate is colored by Germany's Nazi past, with some viewing a ban as an imperative rooted in historical experience while others fear it could backfire. [ more ]

German security authorities conducted raids against suspected supporters of Hamas and the Samidoun network.

The raids were carried out to enforce the ban on Hamas and Samidoun issued by the German Interior Minister. [ more ]

German security authorities carried out raids against suspected supporters of Hamas and the Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network Samidoun.

Properties were searched in four states, with a focus on Berlin.

The move is an attempt to enforce the ban issued by German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser on November 2. [ more ]

Former footballer Daniel Senda has been banned from football for four years after sexually assaulting two women on a coaching course.

The incidents took place overseas, so UK authorities had no jurisdiction to take action, and the women did not report the incidents to the police. [ more ]

Former footballer Daniel Senda has been banned from football for four years after sexually assaulting two women on a coaching course.

The incidents took place overseas, so UK authorities had no jurisdiction to take action, and the women did not report the incidents to the police. [ more ]

The government of Nepal has banned its citizens from travelling to Russia or Ukraine for employment after 10 young men were killed and dozens more reported missing while fighting in the Russian military.

Work permits for Russia and Ukraine have been temporarily halted until further arrangements are made to minimize potential risks and losses for Nepali nationals entering these war-ravaged countries. [ more ]

Vendors will be banned from the Brooklyn Bridge and other city bridges starting in 2024.

The ban aims to clear the pedestrian paths of vendor carts that have been a nuisance for many New Yorkers. [ more ]

A Democratic mega-donor, Joe Kiani, who is a close supporter of President Biden, stands to benefit from a ban on the latest version of Apple Watches.

Apple is fighting to overturn the ban, which was upheld by the president. [ more ]

The New York City Council is expected to approve a bill banning solitary confinement in most cases, making it the largest American city to do so.

The bill's sponsors and supporters believe there are enough votes to override Mayor Eric Adams if he vetoes it. [ more ]

Manchester United has banned journalists from four media outlets from attending a news conference with manager Erik ten Hag.

United claims they were not given the opportunity to respond to negative stories about the club before they were published by the outlets. [ more ]

TikTok is facing backlash over perceived favoritism towards pro-Palestinian and antisemitic content.

Lawmakers in Washington have renewed calls to ban TikTok in the U.S.

TikTok executives are rushing to respond to what they view as an inaccurate and unfair narrative. [ more ]

TikTok has banned videos promoting Osama bin Laden's 2002 Letter to America due to its policies against supporting terrorism.

The ban comes after increased discussions on TikTok about the letter in the context of the recent Israel-Hamas conflict.

The Guardian has also deleted the full text of bin Laden's letter from its website to prevent it from being shared on social media without adequate context. [ more ]

Chalmers University has decided to ban political manifestations on campus to protect the work environment and safety of students and employees.

The decision follows a series of petitions and rallies regarding protests against the war in Gaza. [ more ]