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FIFA Gives Two Former Chiefs Lifetime Bans — 21hFIFA handed life bans to Bassam Adeel Jaleel, the former Maldives federation president, for misusing COVID-19 relief funds and fined him one million Swiss francs, with Maldives’ former finance chief Mohamed Ageel also banned for 10 years and fined 100,000 Swiss francs. The sanctions extended to Montserrat’s Vincent Cassell, also awarded a life ban and a one-million Swiss franc fine, while his former secretary Tandica Hughes received a 15-year ban and a 150,000 Swiss franc fine for improper transactions.

Marcus Bell Banning the finance chief for 10 years alongside the others shows they're going after the whole group involved.

Austria enforces school headscarf ban for under-14s as legal fight looms — 5dAustria has implemented a nationwide ban on headscarves for schoolgirls under 14, applying to public and private schools and enforcing compliance through dialogues with students and guardians, with penalties up to €800 for repeated violations. The policy has sparked legal challenges from the Islamic Religious Community in Austria and wide opposition, including protests and concerns about religious freedom, as the Constitutional Court’s past ruling on a similar measure informs potential challenges as schools reopen.

Priya Raman Fines up to €800 for a headscarf seems excessive. There are better ways to handle disagreements with parents than penalties.

UEFA Fines Red Star, Bans Away Fans — 6dUEFA fined Red Star Belgrade €90,000 and banned away-ticket sales after supporters chanted Ratko Mladic’s name, saluted, and displayed a banner praising the convicted war criminal during a Europa League playoff defeat to Viktoria Plzeň. The sanctions, tied to racist or discriminatory behavior, reflect a history of disciplinary action against the club over fan conduct surrounding Mladic, who died while serving a life sentence for genocide and other war crimes.

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SPFL bans Old Firm away fans for rest of season — Sep 4, 2026The SPFL has imposed a ban on away supporters for all Celtic vs. Rangers fixtures for the rest of the 2026/27 season, following safety concerns and the Independent Review into the March 8 incident. The decision came after Celtic challenged a reduced 300-ticket allocation for a Premier Sports Cup match and amid discussions involving both clubs, the SPFL, and police, with emphasis on safety and thorough fixture planning.

Jared Kim Punishing every fan for the actions of a few again, thoroughly predictable and thoroughly unfair to the majority who go to watch football.

Kalshi imposes first lifetime ban on George Santos over State of the Union bet — Aug 31, 2026Kalshi permanently bans former Rep. George Santos from its platform, marking the company’s first lifetime ban and imposing a $71,356 penalty for alleged trading misconduct tied to his activity, including an insider-trading-related violation. The move follows Santos’s past penalties for betting on his own attendance at the State of the Union—where he won about $18,000 after a $35,000 fine—and his history of legal troubles and a pardon from President Donald Trump.

NHTSA ties 11th US death to banned airbag inflator as maker disputes blame — Sep 3, 2026Regulators say an 11th US death linked to banned Chinese-made DTN60DB airbag inflators occurred in a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox in Dallas on Aug. 27, marking the first Equinox fatality and the latest in a string of crashes tied to replacement inflators primarily affecting Malibu and Hyundai Sonata models. NHTSA urges inspection of used vehicles involved in any airbag deployment since 2020, cautions against driving with DTN60DB inflators, and notes the inflators are illegal imports; owners should report suspected units and have genuine parts installed.

Elena Vasquez Used car buyers really need to start asking about airbag replacement history before purchase now.

Natasha Cloud condemns Kanter Freedom, shifts focus — Aug 29, 2026Natasha Cloud said she would not dwell on her confrontation with Enes Kanter Freedom, instead highlighting urgent issues facing women and children such as domestic violence, sexual assault, and food insecurity, and criticizing the culture-war distraction around transgender rights. Meanwhile, Freedom's presence triggered sanctions from Sky owner Michael Alter who banned him from attending games, with Cloud urging the WNBA to follow suit and make the ban league-wide.

UK Announces Ban on Settlement Imports — Sep 4, 2026The reports highlight ongoing Israeli settlement expansion and land access challenges in the West Bank, including settler-led takeovers, intimidation of Palestinian farmers, and dialogue initiatives aimed at reducing violence. Separately, a UK-based legal push claims HMRC lax verification has allowed tariff-free imports of goods from settlements, with investigators alleging mislabeling and origin obfuscation that unlawfully benefits settlement products.

Mongolia's fuel prices surge as Russian supply crunch deepens — Sep 3, 2026Mongolia is contending with fuel shortages and prices rising to about $1.50–$2 per liter as Russia's fuel-crisis spills over despite Mongolia’s exemption from its export ban under an intergovernmental agreement. Diesel shipments to Mongolia rose about 7% to 1.05 million tonnes (Jan–July) and gasoline to 515,000 tonnes, with July volumes easing, while Moscow and Ulaanbaatar have stressed their traditional ties and a comprehensive strategic partnership after Putin and the Mongolian PM met.

Tom Gallagher Funny how an "exemption" still leaves you paying double at the pump. Paper agreements don't fill tanks.

Dan Bongino Permanently Banned From YouTubeReporting — Jan 27, 2022Conservative commentator Dan Bongino has been permanently banned from YouTube. According to The Washington Post , Youtube banned Bongino for repeatedly violating its rules on posts related to COVID-19 misinformation…

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Russia Announces Ben Stiller and Sean Penn Have Been Banned From VisitingReporting — Sep 5, 2022Russia has banned actors Ben Stiller and Sean Penn from visiting. The Russian foreign ministry issued a statement announcing that officials, actors and others have been banned from entering Russia. “In response to the…

UN passes Africa-backed map resolution 164-1, US the lone dissenter — Sep 4, 2026The United Nations General Assembly is set to vote on an Africa-led resolution, backed by the African Union and spearheaded by Togo, urging the use of Equal Earth and other equal-area maps to reflect more accurate continental sizes rather than maintaining the Mercator projection, though it does not ban Mercator. Proponents argue the Mercator distortion downplays Africa and other equatorial regions, and the vote seeks to establish a more proportional global norm across governments, schools, and tech platforms.

Elena Vasquez Fine by me if schools switch to Equal Earth, kids should learn the real proportions of continents instead of that old skewed version.

Blue State Court Tosses Out Trigger Ban Tim Walz, Democrats Snuck Into Bill — May 26, 2026The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that a ban on so-called “binary triggers” violated a procedural requirement in the state’s constitution. Democrats in the Minnesota Legislature inserted the ban on the…

‘Unconstitutionally Void’: District Judge Slaps Down North Dakota’s Abortion BanReporting — Sep 12, 2024A North Dakota district judge ruled against the state’s abortion ban Thursday, calling it unconstitutional. District Judge Bruce Romanick declared the state’s abortion ban to be “unconstitutionally void for vagueness,”…

‘Cannot Allow It’: Mexican City Bans Music Degrading, Discriminating WomenReporting — Aug 3, 2023A Mexican city has decided to ban live music that may be degrading or discriminating against women amid an increase in violence against women. The city of Chihuahua, Mexico, voted to ban musical performances which may…

Group of GOP Wyoming Lawmakers Seeking to Ban Electric Vehicle SalesReporting — Jan 16, 2023A group of Republican state lawmakers in Wyoming introduced a bill to ban the sale of electric vehicles. The bill , sponsored by six legislators, hopes to ban electric vehicle sales by 2035. The measure notes oil and…

Electric Vehicles Could Soon Be Banned in 1 European Country as They Face an Energy Crisis: ReportReporting — Dec 5, 2022Electric vehicles could soon be banned in Switzerland if they are not making essential journeys, according to a report . The Telegraph reported Switzerland could be banning the vehicles under a “COVID lockdown-style…

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Zelenskyy Bans Biggest Opposition Party, Kills 10 Other Similar GroupsReporting — Mar 20, 2022Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Sunday that almost a dozen pro-Russia political parties in Ukraine are being banned, the national news agency reported. Eleven parties were banned overall, including the…

Democrat Governor’s Semi-Auto Ban Hits Another Bump In Road — May 20, 2026A ban on modern semiautomatic firearms faces a new legal hurdle in Virginia Wednesday after a firearms industry trade group asked for a preliminary injunction. Democratic Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed the ban…

Trump Administration Announces Ban on E-Cigarette Flavors, Except MentholReporting — Jan 2, 2020The Trump administration on Thursday announced a ban on some e-cigarette flavors to curb rising teenage use of vaping products, allowing menthol and tobacco flavors to remain on the market. The flavor ban applies to…

Sean Hannity Tells Biden FDA to ‘Come and Arrest Me’ In Response to E-Cigarette BanReporting — Jun 24, 2022Fox News host Sean Hannity vowed to challenge the Food and Drug Administration’s ban on Juul electronic cigarettes ahead of the agency’s announcement of the move Thursday. “They ban it and I’ll do it live on TV and they…

Supreme Court Agrees To Consider State Bans On Men In Women’s Sports — Jul 3, 2025The Supreme Court agreed Thursday to consider state efforts to ban men from women’s sports. The justices agreed to take up two cases considering bans in West Virginia and Idaho, West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v…

17 Lawmakers Who Voted Against Banning Oil Imports From Russia — Includes ‘Squad’ MembersReporting — Mar 10, 2022Two members of the “Squad” voted against banning oil imports from Russia. On Wednesday night, the House passed legislation banning imports of Russian oil. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said the House has been…

Maryland County Passes Legislation Banning Gas-Powered Leaf BlowersReporting — Sep 28, 2023A county in Maryland passed legislation on Tuesday banning the sale and usage of gas-powered leaf blowers. In a 10-1 vote, the Montgomery County Council voted to pass the new legislation, according to WTOP . The ban on…

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