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When we recently discussed the rather odd story of the famous burger chain In 'N Out suing an Australian burger joint over trademark concerns despite having no storefront presence in the country, there was one aspect of it glossed over in the source link and omitted by me that really deserves some fleshing out. You see, like here in America, Australian trademark law has a provision that you actually must be using the mark in question in order to retain it. More specifically, use must be established... Читать дальше...

Canadian police say 10 people were killed and 15 others injured after a driver rammed a rented van into pedestrians in Toronto in what police and witnesses said appeared to be a "deliberate" attack.

MADISON COUNTY (KFSM) — The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is searching for an armed and dangerous man. Officers with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, Arkansas State Police and Huntsville Police Department responded to an address off Highway 74 East in reference to a man pointing a shotgun at a neighbor around 5 p.m. on Sunday (April 22). Deputies say Teral Garrett, 59, fled into a wooded area once officers arrived. A K-9 team was deployed but unable to locate Garrett. […]

The addition of lefty Will Smith to the Giants’ bullpen is close to becoming a reality, finally. Smith anticipates being available to pitch in a big-league game next Tuesday after he completes his long rehab from Tommy John surgery. “It’s nice to finally get out there under the lights again and playing baseball,” said Smith, who appeared in his fifth minor-league rehab game on Sunday. “It’s definitely fun again.” Smith would give Giants a rare combination of two late-game lefties... Читать дальше...

Andrew Cooledge tucks away five goals and visiting Essex uses 6-2 fourth-quarter edge to seal 16-8 high school boys lacrosse win over MMU on Monday.

Vague allegations have added to senators’ concerns about his management qualifications.

Barcelona are UEFA Youth League champions after a thumping 3-0 win over Chelsea in Monday's final.

WICKLIFFE, Ohio — Investigators say a woman who accidentally shot and killed her 2-year-old daughter at an Ohio hotel was trying to turn on the gun’s safety when it fired. Wickliffe police told Cleveland.com on Monday that the shooting is still under investigation, but it appears the mother was putting the gun away Friday night...

Barcelona are keen to secure Munir El Haddadi to a new contract.

The striker is currently on-loan at Alaves, with his Barca deal running to 2019.

Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio has urged fans not to panic in their title battle with Napoli.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo is easy to miss. Surely, there are tons of Greek Freaks walking around Milwaukee. It’s not like his blend of size and skill is so rare, even in an NBA full of 7-footers, that he’s an internationally recognized superstar at age 23. And it’s definitely not like he just won Game 4 for the Milwaukee Bucks with a last-minute tip-in or anything. He’s just another guy trying to get some tacos.

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“Mission Accomplished,” Donald Trump tweeted triumphantly after the recent limited strikes on Bashar al-Assad’s chemical weapons facilities. Critics were quick to portray the President’s boast as hot air, and pontificate about the need for a comprehensive White House strategy to deal with Syria and other long-term regional issues.

Roma defender Aleksandar Kolarov says they deserve their place in the Champions League semis.

Given that we hopefully stay up what areas should we be looking to strengthen this summer.

We don,t need another scatter gun approach like last summer and due to ffp we couldn,t anyway.
Monk seems to be showing that many of these players are not that bad and it is noticeable that loan players have mainly gone out of favour.
Obviously a quality left back and a creative centre mid would help the cause but given what Monk seems to be achieving with the present squad surely quality... Читать дальше...

Actress Allison Mack appears to have tried to recruit actress Emma Watson and “The Voice” judge Kelly Clarkson into a self-help group authorities say is a sex cult, according to several tweets first unearthed by Business Insider. Mack, best known for the superhero TV series “Smallville,” was arrested Friday for her involvement in the organization NXIVM.  Her indictment follows that of NXIVM founder Keith Raniere, who was arrested in Mexico last month and has been charged with sex trafficking, sex trafficking conspiracy... Читать дальше...

Actress Allison Mack appears to have tried to recruit actress Emma Watson and “The Voice” judge Kelly Clarkson into a self-help group authorities say is a sex cult, according to several tweets first unearthed by Business Insider. Mack, best known for the superhero TV series “Smallville,” was arrested Friday for her involvement in the organization NXIVM.  Her indictment follows that of NXIVM founder Keith Raniere, who was arrested in Mexico last month and has been charged with sex trafficking, sex trafficking conspiracy... Читать дальше...

Roma's squad visited a memorial with captain Daniele De Rossi laying a wreath in memory of the 96 Liverpool supporters who died in the Hillsborough disaster.

ATLANTA — After telling the judge Monday morning that they were stuck and couldn’t reach a verdict, jurors deliberated a few more hours before deciding that a well-connected Atlanta attorney intentionally shot his wife, causing her death. Jurors found 75-year-old Claud “Tex” McIver guilty of felony murder and three other charges in the September 2016...

The US hockey team beating the mighty Soviets at the 1980 Olympics, Mike Tyson being knocked out by Buster Douglas 10 years later — and now this. A Success Academy girls chess team upset perennial juggernaut Stuyvesant HS at a Chicago tournament over the weekend to claim its first national championship. In winning the girls...

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office will offer a dog license amnesty day Wednesday for owners who did not yet renew their pets’ 2018 tags.

An 8-year-old child was fatally struck by a car in the Bronx on Monday, cops said. The child was struck by a car on East 215th Street in the Williamsbridge section of the borough at around 6 p.m., according to police. The youngster was declared dead at the scene. The driver remained on site and...

AP Source: New Orleans Pelicans pick up coach Alvin Gentry's option for next season

The dean of the U of A's Faculty of Engineering has added his name to the growing list opposed to David Suzuki receiving an honorary degree. Financial pressure is also mounting.

Lorene Bible has been searching for different clues to help bring her daughter home for 18 years and, after a break in the case, she can now say she's helped get justice for her daughter, however, she says she won't have closure until Lauria's body is found.