https://interestingengineering.com/culture/worlds-first-calculator-sale-blocked
France blocks sale of world’s 1st calculator after scientists’ appeal
Nov 20, 2025 - Christie’s has halted the sale of the world’s first calculator after a Paris court blocked its export, pausing the historic auction.
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https://ctmirror.org/2025/11/19/pura-aquarion-water-sale-vote/
PURA blocks sale of Aquarion Water following rate hike concerns
Nov 20, 2025 - The unanimous vote followed months of criticism from opponents who said the deal could raise water rates for nearly 250,000 customers.
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https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/federal-judge-delivers-mamdani-early-legal-setback-housing-market-intervention
Federal judge blocks NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani property sale intervention | Fox Business
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https://www.business-live.co.uk/manufacturing/government-blocks-sale-versarien-assets-32328277
Government blocks sale of Versarien assets to Chinese joint-venture on security grounds | Business...
Aug 22, 2025 - The Gloucestershire graphene maker is selling off a number of its businesses and is looking to secure investors in a bid to stay afloat
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