Birkenstocks: they are ubiquitous in the summer, comfy and very German, come in many colors and shapes, look sometimes chic and sometimes shabby. But can these sandals be considered art? That’s what Germany’s Federal Court of Justice had to decide on Thursday, and it ruled they’re just comfy footwear. Birkenstock, which is headquartered in Linz am Rhein in western Germany and says its tradition of shoemaking goes back to 1774, had filed a lawsuit against three competitors who sold sandals that were very similar to its own. The shoe manufacturer claimed its sandals “are copyright-protected works of applied art” that…
Author: MAK Gojar
Follow our live coverage here. Follow our live coverage here. We’re bringing our blog to a close for today. Thank you for joining us. Here’s what made headlines today: Thank you again for tuning in. We’ll see you again tomorrow for all the news you need to know. Turning to some breaking news now, and multiple streets in Perth’s north have been plunged into lockdown as authorities search for an alleged gunman. WA Police were called to a report of a disturbance in the area of Almeria Parade near Turner Road in Bullsbrook about 1.30pm between several men who are…
The state government has delivered less than a third of the 1,000 self-sufficient power units it promised for cyclone-impacted residents and farmers at the 2021 election. The state government has delivered less than a third of the 1,000 self-sufficient power units it promised for cyclone-impacted residents and farmers at the 2021 election. By Connor McGoverne February 20, 2025 — 6.15pm The state government has delivered less than a third of the 1,000 self-sufficient power units it promised for cyclone-impacted residents and farmers at the 2021 election. Energy Minister Reece Whitby on Thursday.Credit: Hamish Hastie When seeking re-election four years ago,…
This week’s properties are five-bedroom homes in Westport, Conn., and New Rochelle, N.Y. This week’s properties are five-bedroom homes in Westport, Conn., and New Rochelle, N.Y. This week’s properties are five-bedroom homes in Westport, Conn., and New Rochelle, N.Y. Pedro Sousa of Jump Visual Pedro Sousa of Jump Visual Pedro Sousa of Jump Visual Pedro Sousa of Jump Visual Pedro Sousa of Jump Visual Pedro Sousa of Jump Visual Pedro Sousa of Jump Visual Pedro Sousa of Jump Visual Pedro Sousa of Jump Visual Pedro Sousa of Jump Visual Pedro Sousa of Jump Visual Pedro Sousa of Jump Visual Pedro…
This week’s properties are Turtle Bay, Midtown and Clinton Hill. This week’s properties are Turtle Bay, Midtown and Clinton Hill. This week’s properties are Turtle Bay, Midtown and Clinton Hill. Eitan Gamliely for Sotheby’s International Realty Eitan Gamliely for Sotheby’s International Realty Eitan Gamliely for Sotheby’s International Realty Eitan Gamliely for Sotheby’s International Realty Eitan Gamliely for Sotheby’s International Realty Eitan Gamliely for Sotheby’s International Realty Eitan Gamliely for Sotheby’s International Realty Eitan Gamliely for Sotheby’s International Realty Eitan Gamliely for Sotheby’s International Realty Eitan Gamliely for Sotheby’s International Realty Manhattan | 310 East 46th Street, No. 22MT Turtle Bay…
President Trump’s transportation secretary said the administration would rescind its approval of the tolling program. Gov. Kathy Hochul pushed back. President Trump’s transportation secretary said the administration would rescind its approval of the tolling program. Gov. Kathy Hochul pushed back. President Trump’s transportation secretary said the administration would rescind its approval of the tolling program. Gov. Kathy Hochul pushed back. Good morning. It’s Thursday. Today we’ll look at the Trump administration’s move to end congestion pricing in Manhattan. We’ll also get details on a hearing on the administration’s effort to drop the criminal charges against Mayor Eric Adams. ImageCredit…Karsten Moran…
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include a response from Pentagon leadership. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered senior military officials to develop a budget plan that would slash defense spending by 8%, a dramatic cut which could reshape military end-strength and readiness for decades. In a memo first obtained by the Washington Post, Hegseth ordered the proposed cuts to be compiled by Feb. 24. Seventeen categories would be exempt from the budget reductions, including military operations at the southern U.S. border, nuclear weapons and missile defense programs, and acquisition of certain drones and munitions. The idea of steep…
Federal regulators have cited Tesla for violating workplace safety rules in connection with the electrocution of a worker last summer at its Austin, Texas, auto-manufacturing plant.Federal regulators have cited Tesla for violating workplace safety rules in connection with the electrocution of a worker last summer at its Austin, Texas, auto-manufacturing plant. A general view of the Tesla gigafactory in Austin, Texas, Feb. 28, 2023. Go Nakamura | Reuters Federal regulators have cited Tesla for violating workplace safety rules in connection with the electrocution of a worker last summer at its Austin, Texas, auto-manufacturing plant. The U.S. Department of Labor confirmed the findings in a statement to Reuters. “The investigation is closed and citations have been issued,”…
Post Content Post Content
Post Content Post Content
Post Content Post Content
Post Content Post Content
Post Content Post Content
Post Content Post Content
Post Content Post Content
Post Content Post Content
Post Content Post Content
Post Content Post Content
“He’s also the executor of our will.”“He’s also the executor of our will.” “He’s also the executor of our will.”
The new Chase Sapphire Lounge at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) features complimentary food, drinks, rest pods, retro arcade games and more.The new Chase Sapphire Lounge at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) features complimentary food, drinks, rest pods, retro arcade games and more. Chase has expanded its lounge network to eight locations with the opening of a new Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). This expansive lounge features everything you need to relax, including a game room, beer garden, private rest pods, showers and curated food and beverages. The opening of this location provides Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders…