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Which States Have Passed Bans on Treatment for Transgender Minors?
Transgender minors and their parents, guardians and doctors have challenged bans in 18 states, with mixed results.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Airline executives to testify over "junk fees" at Senate hearing on Capitol Hill
Top airline executives will testify to senators Wednesday about extra fees they charge for bags, seats and boarding passes. A recent report found airlines make billions charging for so-called junk ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Listen live: Supreme Court weighs Tennessee ban on gender affirming care for minors
The Supreme Court on Wednesday morning will hear a challenge to Tennessee's ban on gender affirming care for minors — a landmark case that could have wide-reaching implications for the future of ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Welsh tuition fees to rise by nearly £300 a year
The rise is in line with an increase in England and is the second time fees have gone up in a year.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
For Families of Transgender Children, Tennessee’s Ban Forces Hard Choices
The Supreme Court is hearing a legal challenge on Wednesday to the state’s ban on several forms of medical care for transgender youth.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Scientists Just Discovered Seeing Instagram Images of Junk Food Not Only Increases Craving, But Also Spoils Your Mood
The takeaway of these findings can extend to many other aspects of your life, including starting and running a business.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
Claridge’s owner to triple its number of hotels as luxury travel booms
Maybourne wants to create a portfolio of properties, from Paris to New York and Dubai, in a decadeFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
The dos and don’ts at top London hotels
The man at the helm of The Goring, the UK capital’s last family-run high-end stay, shares a surprisingly relaxed protocol . . .Financial Times - Dec. 4 -
China bans exports of key microchip elements to US as trade tensions escalate
Semiconductor restrictions on China announced by Washington a day earlier prompt retaliation involving critical minerals including gallium and germanium . The Chinese government has said it will ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Lawsuit seeks to undo 15-week abortion ban that conflicts with expanded access in Arizona
Reproductive rights advocates are trying to dismantle a 15-week abortion ban in Arizona that conflicts with newly expanded access establishing a fundamental right to abortion in the stateABC News - Dec. 3 -
Measure to ban trans Montana lawmaker Zooey Zephyr from women's bathroom fails
A measure to bar Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr, the state’s first transgender legislator, from using the women’s restroom at the state capitol failed to pass the House rules committee Tuesday, with ...NBC News - Dec. 3 -
China bans exports of key high-tech materials, hitting back at US chip sanctions
China has announced a ban on exports to the United States of gallium, germanium and other key high-tech materials with potential military applicationsABC News - Dec. 3 -
Doctors say Texas abortion ban is causing preventable deaths
According to new reporting from ProPublica, Texas' strict abortion ban is leading to preventable deaths. ProPublica reporter Lizzie Presser joins "America Decides" to unpack her findings.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Mastercard reaches agreement in UK to settle claims of overcharging on fees
Test case bought on behalf of 46mn credit and debit card customers ends in deal for compensation of about £200mnFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
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8-year-old boy dies after a statue falls on him at Arizona hotel
An 8-year-old boy has died after a statue fell on him outside the luxury Arizona Biltmore hotel, the Phoenix Police Department said.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
China Announces a Ban on Rare Minerals to the U.S.
The move escalates supply chain warfare and comes a day after the Biden administration expanded curbs on the sale of advanced American technology to China.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Consumer watchdog wants FTC to investigate Oz for influencer marketing violations
A consumer advocacy group wants the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to open an investigation into whether Dr. Mehmet Oz violated influencer marketing rules by promoting products from a wellness and ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
FTC Says Data Brokers Unlawfully Tracked Protesters and US Military Personnel
The FTC is targeting data brokers that monitored people’s movements during protests and around US military installations. But signs suggest the Trump administration will be far more lenient.Wired - Dec. 3 -
He Got Banned From X. Now He Wants to Help You Escape, Too
When programmer Micah Lee was kicked off X for a post that offended Elon Musk, he didn't look back. His new tool for saving and deleting your X posts can give you that same sweet release.Wired - Dec. 3 -
FTC Opens Microsoft Antitrust Inquiry
It will fall to the incoming Trump administration to pursue or drop the investigation.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
FTC takes action against location data companies accused of unlawfully using consumer info
The Federal Trade Commission announced that it is taking action against two location data companies after it said that they unlawfully tracked and sold private consumer information.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
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China bans exports to U.S. of some materials for electronics manufacturing
China has banned exports to the U.S. of some materials essential to the manufacturing of electronics and some military equipment. It comes in response to Washington's chip sanctions on Beijing. CBS ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
UK junk food ad ban includes porridge and pitta bread snacks
Unhealthy foods cannot be shown online or before 9pm under new rules to cut childhood obesityFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
China responds to US chip sanctions, banning exports of key minerals
China has banned exports of some rare minerals to the United States as tensions over trade heat up after the U.S. issued new restrictions on exports of certain semiconductor chips and equipment to ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Afghan women 'banned from midwife courses' in latest blow to rights
Women at training colleges across the country were told they are not allowed to return to class.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Airlines, hotels pushing "Travel Tuesday" discounts
Airlines and hotels are offering up their own deal day to go along with Black Friday and Cyber Monday, dolling out big discounts for trips on Travel Tuesday. Katy Nastro, travel expert and ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
United Airlines CEO talks flight junk fees, Trump's potential tariffs
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the potential impact of new trade tariffs on fares as U.S. airports saw a record number of flyers at the end of Thanksgiving weekend, ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Supreme Court will weigh Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday in a lawsuit challenging Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming medical care for minors, a landmark case whose outcome could have wide-reaching ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
China bans exports to the US of gallium and other key materials after the US curbs computer chip-related exports
China bans exports to the US of gallium and other key materials after the US curbs computer chip-related exportsABC News - Dec. 3 -
Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Tennessee’s Ban on Transgender Care
On Wednesday, the justices will hear the marquee case of the term, a challenge to a Tennessee law banning several forms of medical care for transgender youths.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Hotel lift death turns 'dream holiday into a nightmare'
Tyler Kerry's body was found partially clothed at the bottom of a lift shaft at a hotel in Turkey on FridayBBC News - Dec. 3 -
Justices unconvinced of arguments against FDA's flavored vape ban
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Justices unconvinced of arguments against FDA's flavored vape ban Supreme Court justices appeared unswayed by ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Rival union official says Atlantic City casino union boss should resign for opposing a smoking ban
Workers seeking an end to smoking in Atlantic City casinos say the main employee union has been won over by tobacco companies seeking allies in the fight against smoking restrictionsABC News - Dec. 2 -
Protecting or restricting? The effect of social media bans on the big dreams of young Australians
Australia is about to find out if stopping under-16s accessing platforms like Instagram and TikTok will protect against harmful content or stifle creativity and block opportunity. Follow our ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Supreme Court grapples with flavored vape ban: Key takeaways
The Supreme Court on Monday heard arguments about the federal regulation of flavored e-cigarettes, in a case pitting the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) against two vaping companies. Justices ...The Hill - Dec. 2 -
FTC opens Microsoft antitrust investigation that Trump administration must carry on or drop
Antitrust enforcers with the Federal Trade Commission have opened a wide-ranging investigation into Microsoft’s business practices, starting off a big legal project that an incoming Trump ...ABC News - Dec. 2 -
Supreme Court weighs FDA ban on flavored vapes
Supreme Court justices grappled Monday with arguments about the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) regulation of flavored electronic cigarettes — and whether the agency acted unfairly in its ...The Hill - Dec. 2 -
