‘We’re not doing anything wrong’: why the word Taiwan is banned at the Olympics | Taiwan
aJelina Yang thought she knew the Olympic rules: No flags or political messages. She was excited to cheer on her country’s athletes at the Olympics in France, where she lives and studies. So the Taiwanese student made a sign she thought would be uncontroversial: an outline of her home island with the words “Go Taiwan” […]
Which social media platforms have banned Trump and why? An overview
Former President Donald Trump was blocked by five of the major social media platforms over the years, but all but one have reinstated his accounts as he seeks reelection in 2024. During his presidency, President Trump had all of his Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube accounts suspended following the January 6, 2021, attack on […]
Microsoft banned interns from being alone with ‘flirty’ Bill Gates: book
A shocking new book claims that Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates was like a “kid in a candy store” when it came to young interns at his software company, forcing executives to ban them from spending time alone with the billionaire. A forthcoming tell-all book by New York Times reporter Anupreeta Das paints a damning portrait […]
Thousands are calling for G-string bikinis to be banned in waterparks: ‘Extremely inappropriate’
There have been renewed calls for a ban on G-string bikinis in Australia after thousands of people spoke out about the controversial swimsuit, with many claiming it is “uncomfortable” and “too revealing” to be worn in public. The revealing underwear, which exposes the wearer’s bottom, has come under heavy criticism since becoming a cult fashion […]
Tommy Robinson Arrested Under ‘Anti-Terror’ Laws After Screening Banned Film, Supporters Claim
Anti-grooming gang activist Tommy Robinson has been arrested under anti-terrorism laws, Robinson’s supporters claimed on Sunday in a post on Robinson’s verified X account. UPDATE 1300: The Metropolitan Police denies any involvement in Tommy Robinson’s arrest. Police said in a statement: Said“Officers from the Metropolitan Police are not involved in the alleged arrest of Tommy […]
Comedians Hamish Blake and Andy Lee banned for life from Olympic village
Andy Lee has revealed that he and Hamish Blake have been permanently banned from the Olympic Village. The comedian had been warned “never to talk about it”, but Triple M’s “Rush Hour by Raizel Jones, Liam and DoboOn Tuesday afternoon.” Andy explained that he was banned by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) following an incident […]
Belarus Frees Leader of Banned Party Amid Political Prisoner Releases
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — The leader of an outlawed Belarusian opposition party was freed Monday after two years in prison, respected human rights group Viasna reported, as the authoritarian country slowly releases political prisoners. Mikalai Kazlou, head of the United Civic Party, was serving a two-and-a-half-year sentence for organizing subversive activities. His arrest came amid […]
Banned on Twitter; Nothing Compared to Washington Post
Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes I quit Twitter at the same time I abandoned Parler — right after Big Tech ganged up on that site to kill it off because it was presenting a different voice. I found Twitter to be an angry wasteland of malcontents. Then came the eruption with the acquisition of Twitter […]
Banned NBA player Jontay Porter asks judge for modified release so he can play pro ball in Greece
Less than a week after pleading guilty to wire fraud conspiracy, Jontay Porter asked a federal judge if he could move to Greece to continue playing basketball. Porter’s NBA career ended on April 17 when he was banned for life for sports betting offenses that stemmed from a conspiracy that led to him being indicted […]
Andrew Tate Banned From Leaving Romania After Court Of Appeal Overturns Previous Ruling That Allowed Him To Travel In EU
Former professional kickboxer and controversial influencer Andrew Tate (left, British-American) and his brother Tristan Tate (right) appear in court after being released from custody in Bucharest, Romania, on March 12, 2024, after Romanian police arrested them on sex offences charges in the UK. A Bucharest court on March 12 granted a request to extradite controversial […]