Florida’s 6-week abortion ban takes effect as doctors voice alarm
BOCA RATON, Fla. — Florida’s ban on most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, before many women even know they are pregnant, went into effect Wednesday,…
New law should ban AI deepfakes of music stars, MPs say
Stars like Jess Glynne signed a recent letter calling for more protection against "predatory" AI. Source link
Kyren Wilson refuses to rule out controversial move to LIV-style breakaway snooker tour despite calls for Crucible ‘BAN’
KYREN WILSON has not ruled out the prospect of becoming world champion and then joining a rival snooker tour. The Warrior moved closer to a…
Saracens’ Maro Itoje faces ban after being cited for dangerous tackle
England forward Maro Itoje could miss Saracens' Premiership run-in after being cited for a dangerous tackle. The 29-year-old British and Irish Lion is accused of…
Biden officials indefinitely postpone ban on menthol cigarettes
WASHINGTON — President Biden’s administration is indefinitely delaying a long-awaited menthol cigarette ban, a decision that infuriated anti-smoking advocates but could avoid a political backlash from…
US TikTok’s future in jeopardy as Biden signs ban bill: What’s next? | Explainer News
The US Senate has overwhelmingly approved a bill that would ban TikTok unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, divests from the video-sharing app in nine months…
West Virginia to appeal ruling against transgender athlete ban to U.S. Supreme Court
1 of 2 | West Virginia plans to appeal a recent ruling against the state's transgender athlete ban to the U.S. Supreme Court, the state…
Arizona House votes to repeal 1864 abortion ban
Arizona’s Republican-controlled House voted Wednesday to overturn the state’s Civil War era ban on nearly all abortions. The vote paves the way for a repeal…
Arizona House votes to repeal the state’s near-total abortion ban
PHOENIX — A proposed repeal of Arizona’s near-total ban on abortions has won approval from the state House, clearing its first hurdle two weeks after a…
Biden signs $95-billion military aid measure that includes path to ban TikTok
WASHINGTON — President Biden signed into law a $95-billion military aid measure Wednesday that includes assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan and has a provision that…
Supreme Court wary of Idaho’s ban on some emergency abortions
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court justices voiced doubt Wednesday about a strict Idaho law that would make it a crime for doctors to perform an abortion…
FTC votes 3-2 to ban non-compete clauses for American workers
The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday passed a final rule to ban non-compete clauses, which the agency chair, Lina Khan, said is important because the…
GWS Giants captain Toby Greene to miss clash with Brisbane Lions after failing to clear himself of a one-game rough conduct ban at AFL tribunal
In short: GWS Giants captain Toby Greene has failed to clear himself of a one-game ban.The AFL tribunal has upheld a rough conduct charge on…
EU parliament to back ban on forced labour with eye on China | Labour Rights
Legislation is expected to be used to block imports from China’s Xinjiang region. European Union lawmakers are set to vote to ban products made using…
House votes for possible TikTok ban but app won’t go away soon
WASHINGTON — The House has passed legislation that would ban TikTok in the United States if the popular social media platform’s China-based owner doesn’t sell its…
Vape firm believes 'pivot' on its products will help it survive disposables ban
Elfbar-maker will "pivot" to reusable vapes, says distributor, but critics say it is exploiting a loophole. Source link
Chris Mason: Smoking ban represents a political legacy for PM
It has cross-party support but Tory opposition shows a 'fractious' party, says political editor Chris Mason. Source link
Proposed Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre management plan to ban recreational access without cultural permission
In short: An Arabana representative says it is an important step to protect the culturally significant site.The plan has been criticised by a local boating club, which…
Arizona’s abortion ban is worse than its 19th century origins
Arizona’s Supreme Court opened a new front in the war on women’s reproductive rights last week when it resurrected an obscure 1864 law that bans…
Democrats clear path to vote on repeal of Arizona abortion ban
PHOENIX — Democrats in the Arizona Senate cleared a path Wednesday to bring a proposed repeal of the state’s near-total ban on abortions to a vote…