Colorado man’s chain blocks gunshot to neck that could have killed him: police
A thick chain necklace likely saved a Colorado man’s life by stopping a bullet from penetrating his neck, police said in a case they called “unbelievable.” Police in Commerce City, a Denver suburb, said a braided metal necklace was all that stood between the crafter and the man who was shot Tuesday after an argument […]
NYC lawmaker blocks Steve Cohen’s $8B casino project by Mets’ Citi Field
Steve Cohen’s Mets are a loser, and for now, at least, the Queens casino bid appears to be a loser too. State Sen. Jessica Ramos, who represents the Flushing-Corona district where Cohen plans to build his $8 billion casino and entertainment complex, Metropolitan Park, has said she will not introduce legislation that would allow the […]
Judge Blocks Sale Of Elvis Presley’s Home Over Forged Signature: REPORT
A Tennessee judge blocked the sale of Elvis Presley’s iconic home, Graceland, from hitting the auction in a Thursday ruling, documents obtained by ABC 24 show. Presley’s granddaughter, Riley Keough, filed a lawsuit to stop Naussany Investments and Private Lending LLC from auctioning the mansion, alleging the company presented a fraudulent signature by her late […]
Texas judge blocks Biden administration rule requiring more gun sellers to run background checks
A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked a new Biden administration rule that would require gun dealers to conduct background checks and secure licenses before selling firearms at shows and other venues other than traditional gun stores. . U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmarik’s order in Amarillo is in effect until June 2 and affects […]
Federal Judge Blocks Biden ATF Rule Expanding Gun Background Checks
A federal judge on Sunday night temporarily blocked background check rules issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Attorney General Merrick Garland on April 10 announced rules covering background checks for firearm purchases, building on bipartisan legislation passed in the wake of the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting. He claimed thatMatthew J. […]
YouTube blocks videos set to Hong Kong protest anthem | Hong Kong
Alphabet Inc.’s YouTube said on Tuesday it would block access in Hong Kong to 32 video links deemed prohibited content following a court ruling, a move that comes amid a security crackdown on freedom in the financial hub. Critics argue that it is a blow to the government. The case follows the Hong Kong Court […]
Federal judge blocks White House plan to curb credit card late fees – CBS News
A federal judge in Texas has blocked a new government rule that: Eliminate credit card payment delays This is the centerpiece of the Biden administration’s efforts to crack down on “junk” fees. Judge Mark Pittman of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas on Friday granted an injunction sought by the banking […]
Judge blocks Biden administration rule capping credit card late fees at $8 – CNN
Oleksandra Jagello/Moment RF/Getty Images The new rules, blocked by a federal judge, are aimed at closing a loophole that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said in 2010 was “exploited” by credit card companies to increase late payment fees. new york CNN — A federal judge in Fort Worth, Texas, on Friday blocked a new Biden […]
Judge Blocks New U.S. Rule Limiting Credit Card Late Fees – The New York Times
In March, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced new federal rules that would cap late credit card payment fees at $8 a month, and estimated the change could save American households $10 billion a year. On Friday, a federal judge in Fort Worth temporarily blocked the rule, siding with bank and credit card company lobbyists […]
Oklahoma attorney general fires legal team after judge blocks anti-ESG law
Oklahoma’s attorney general hired to defend a state law that prohibits state pension plans from contracting with companies that restrict investment in the oil and gas industry, days after a judge temporarily blocked enforcement of the law. announced that it would lay off its external legal team. Republican Attorney General Gentner Drummond said in a […]