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Conservative influencer Candace Owens gets barred from New Zealand weeks after a ban from Australia
Owens is scheduled to speak at a series of events in several Australian cities and in Auckland, New Zealand, in February and March next year.
Ex-FDA food expert reveals worst cereal in America with link to cancer
Is this the most-wanted cereal killer?
California law could see Doritos, Cheetos and other colorful snacks removed from schools over common ingredient
Some of the most popular lunchroom snacks of your childhood could soon be banned from California lunch rooms — or become a lot less colorful.
Influencer banned from TikTok over ‘dangerous’ advice
An influencer who was banned from TikTok for sharing controversial weight-loss advice has clapped back after her content was labelled “dangerous” and “harmful."
NJ judge rules smoking can continue in Atlantic City casinos, dealing blow to gaming workers
The tobacco-wary casino workers filed a lawsuit in May, seeking a permanent ban on smoking over the health concerns posed by second-hand smoke.
Gen Alpha's colorful slang is baffling parents -- and being banned from schools
A sign at a primary school revealing a list of words students are “banned” from using has caused a stir online – with many parents revealing it makes them “feel...
US appeals court makes decision on controversial Iowa book ban
An appeals court gave Iowa the green light to keep books depicting sex acts out of school libraries and classrooms and forbids teachers from raising gender identity and sexual orientation...
Books by Judy Blume, Sara J. Maas among 13 outlawed by Utah BOE in US' first statewide books ban
Utah became the first state to ban books from every public school with 13 titles now outlawed — including works by beloved author Judy Blume and newly popular writer Sarah...
New York to roll out small shampoo bottle ban at hotels
The enforcement comes as a bill was passed in the New York Assembly in hopes of reducing waste.
TikTok admits US ban is inevitable if court doesn't block law
TikTok's future in the US may rest on the outcome of the case which could impact how the government uses its new authority to clamp down on foreign-owned apps.
Biden admin bans sales of antivirus software over ties to Russia
The company's close ties to the Russian government were found to pose a critical risk andthat the software's privileged access to a computer's systems could allow it to steal sensitive...
Date set for challenges to potential US TikTok ban in appeals court
On May 14, a group of TikTok creators filed suit to block the law that could ban the app used by 170 million Americans, saying it has had "a profound effect on...
AG Letitia James getting behind bid to reimplement NY law banning masks after anti-Israel protest incidents
New York Attorney General Letitia James is getting behind an effort to change state law that could ban face coverings at protests — following a surge in hateful attacks involving masked antisemites.
Town forbids rowdy, raunchy bachelor and bachelorette parties — and violators face a hefty fine
Rowdy best men and maids of honor might want to think twice before booking this spot.
Ohio judge could rule near-ban on all abortions as early as Monday
The 2019 law under consideration by Hamilton County Common Pleas Judge Christian Jenkins bans most abortions once cardiac activity can be detected, which can be as early as six weeks...
Olympic figure skater receives lifetime ban for sexual misconduct with a minor, will appeal decision
Kerry denied wrongdoing and said he would contest the ban.
TikTok creators sue to block law forcing divestment or ban: 'Part of American life'
Last week, TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance filed a similar lawsuit, arguing that the law violates the US Constitution on a number of grounds.
TikTok's effort to hide US user data from Chinese parent only focused on the 'front door': ex-workers
One ex-TikTok worker threw doubt on the efficacy of TikTok's so-called US Data Security team, which was put into place to keep user data hidden away, Fortune reported.
Biden admin scraps menthol ban for fear of alienating black voters critical to prez's re-election
The Biden administration has abandoned its acknowledging that heavy pushback from black Americans seen as a critical voting bloc for the president’s 2024 re-election effort influenced the decision.
TikTok owner ByteDance reportedly would rather shut down app than sell it as it faces US ban
TikTok owner ByteDance reportedly would rather shut down the popular video-sharing app than sell it if the Chinese-based company exhausts all legal options to fight a US ban – despite...