Indonesia set to lift iPhone ban after deal with Apple on local investment

Trump: Apple should get rid of DEI rules instead of making 'adjustments'

President Trump on Wednesday urged Apple to get rid of its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) rules after the tech giant’s shareholders voted down a proposal to scrap its diversity commitments. ...

The Hill - 1d

US intelligence chief criticises UK demand for Apple data ‘back door’

Tulsi Gabbard said move would make Americans more vulnerable to ‘cyber exploitation’

Financial Times - 1d

US intelligence head 'not told' about UK's secret Apple data demand

Tulsi Gabbard said she was seeking further information from the FBI and other US agencies.

BBC News - 1d

With Its AI-Powered Alexa+, Amazon Just Put Apple on Notice

Amazon just showed off the AI future everyone is promising—including Apple.

Inc. - 23h

Ukraine agrees minerals deal with US

Kyiv hopes agreement on jointly exploring resources will improve relations with Trump administration

Financial Times - 2d

U.S. and Ukraine close in on minerals deal

The United States and Ukraine have agreed to the framework of a deal for access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals. President Trump had pressured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for access to ...

CBS News - 1d

WATCH: Los Angeles public schools begin ban on cellphones

The Los Angeles Unified School District's ban also includes smart watches and glasses, and some parents are critical of the new rule.

ABC News - Feb. 19

The US Is Considering a TP-Link Router Ban—Should You Worry?

Several government departments are investigating TP-Link routers over Chinese cyberattack fears, but the company denies links.

Wired - 6d

Arizona moves to ban AI use in reviewing medical claims

Arizona state lawmakers passed new legislation Thursday aiming to restrict the use of artificial intelligence in reviewing medical claims.

NBC News - 6d

A.P. Sues Trump Officials Over White House Ban

The wire service sued three of them for denying its reporters access to press events. The White House has objected to The A.P.’s references to the Gulf of Mexico in articles.

The New York Times - 6d

Rubiales fails in CAS appeal of three-year FIFA ban

The highest court in global sport dismissed an appeal by former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales on Friday after he was banned from any football-related activity.

ESPN - 5d

Substack boosts video capabilities amid potential TikTok ban

As TikTok's future in the U.S. remains in limbo, San Francisco startup Substack is going after video creators in a move to expand its platform.

CNBC - 4d

Utah close to fully banning fluoride in water, stripping cities' ability to decide

Utah appears to be the first state ready to put a full ban on fluoride in public water systems under a bill that doesn’t allow cities or communities to decide whether to add the cavity-preventing ...

ABC News - 3d

US threatens permanent visa bans on trans athletes based on sex markers

Exclusive: State department memo directs officers to bar those deemed to misrepresent birth sex on applications. The US state department has ordered officials worldwide to deny visas to transgender ...

The Guardian - 2d

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni defends tush-push as Packers seek ban

Eagles have used play in short-yardage situations Packers want to end use of play in NFL Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni has pushed back against the Green Bay Packers ’ proposal ...

The Guardian - 2d

Utah on the verge of being the first state to ban fluoride in public water

Utah is on the verge of becoming the first state to prohibit cities and towns from adding fluoride to their public water supply. The Utah Senate on Friday voted 18-8 to give final approval to ...

The Hill - 2d

Don’t be fooled by double-speak on Trump’s transgender military ban

Rep. Gil Cisneros urges the military not to return to policies that ban transgender people from serving as themselves, as such policies undermine military readiness and national security.

The Hill - 1d

Arne Slot touchline ban: What can Liverpool boss do, and where?

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has been given a two-match touchline ban, but what does it mean and how involved will he be?

ESPN - 1d

UK seeks to ban companies named in Grenfell report from government contracts

Public inquiry into deadly fire triggers proposals to reform way construction materials are tested and regulated

Financial Times - 1d

Travel ban for man who 'tortured' women in Highland dungeon

The first order of its kind to be imposed by a Scottish court prevents Kevin Booth from leaving the UK for five years.

BBC News - 1d

Utah Could Become the First State to Ban Fluoride in Public Water

A bill before the governor would prohibit adding fluoride to water systems. The move could affect children’s health, experts warned.

The New York Times - 1d

49ers GM Lynch shares frank reaction to potential ‘tush push' ban

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch shared his frank reaction to the NFL's potential ban on the controversial "tush push" play.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Most banned books feature people of color and LGBTQ+ people, report finds

Study counteracts claims by conservative lawmakers that books being removed from classrooms are sexually explicit. The majority of banned books in US public schools last year dealt with people of ...

The Guardian - 10h

Bipartisan senators unveil bill banning DeepSeek on government devices

A bipartisan group of senators introduced legislation Thursday to ban Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup DeepSeek’s products from government devices and networks. The bill, introduced ...

The Hill - 5h

Marseille chief handed 15-game ban for ref rant

The French Ligue 1 handed Marseille president Pablo Longoria a 15-match ban on Wednesday after he accused French referees of corruption following a defeat last Saturday.

ESPN - 4h