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The New York Times - Top stories
California Bans All Plastic Bags After Its First Effort Backfired
The state led the nation in 2014 by banning single-use plastic bags, but a loophole actually led to more plastic waste.1 hour ago - California -
ABC News - Tech
Ban sought for Chinese, Russian tech used in autonomous vehicles on US roads
The U.S. Commerce Department is seeking a ban on the sale of connected and autonomous vehicles in the U.S. that are equipped with Chinese and Russian software and hardware with the stated goal of ...3 hours ago - Russia -
NBC News - Top stories
Banned political ads found on TikTok weeks ahead of 2024 election
TikTok has banned all political advertising on the app, but that hasn’t stopped advertisers from running paid political messages on the platform.3 hours ago - Tiktok -
Inc. - Business
U.S. to Propose Ban on Chinese Software, Hardware in Connected Vehicles
The Biden administration continues taking measures to keepChinese technology that could pose security risks from coming into the United States.3 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
California Law Bans Plastic Shopping Bags at Grocery Stores
Gov. Gavin Newsome signs law pushing out all plastic grocery bags from supermarkets.4 hours ago - California -
Financial Times - Business
US proposes banning Chinese software and components in vehicles
Move prompted by fears Beijing could collect data on American drivers and hack internet-connected cars4 hours ago -
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The New York Times - Business
Biden Administration Proposes Ban on Chinese Software in Vehicles
Federal officials acknowledged that few Chinese vehicles were on U.S. roads now, but said that the administration wanted to take proactive measures to strengthen national security.5 hours ago - Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
Biden proposes ban on Chinese and Russian software in U.S. cars
Commerce Department says it is taking proactive steps to keep Chinese and Russian-manufactured technologies off American roads.6 hours ago - Joe Biden -
BBC News - Top stories
US to ban Chinese tech in cars
Officials say they are worried the technology could allow enemies to "remotely manipulate cars".6 hours ago - China -
The Hill - Politics
Newsom signs California plastic grocery bag ban
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a bill Sunday that will prevent grocery stores from providing plastic bags to customers beginning in 2026. The legislation comes 10 years after the state ...8 hours ago - California -
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The Guardian - World
US public schools banned 10,000 books in most recent academic year
Survey by PEN America suggests bans nearly tripled nationwide from previous year’s figure. More than 10,000 books were banned in US public schools from 2023 to 2024, according to a report, marking ...10 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Airline bans couple who started row over reclining seat
A Chinese woman said she was harassed by the couple seated behind her on a flight after reclining her seat.14 hours ago - Travel -
ABC News - World
Long-forbidden French anti-riot force sent to Martinique as thousands defy bans on protests
The French government has sent a special anti-riot police unit that’s been banned for 65 years to the French Caribbean island of Martinique23 hours ago - France -
The Guardian - World
Biden administration proposes rules to ban Chinese-made cars over spying fears
As Chinese carmakers become more powerful, US fears installed sensors and software could be used for espionage. The Biden administration has proposed new rules that would in effect prohibit ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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BBC News - Top stories
Checkmate for Russia as global chess ban upheld
Russia's chess team is to remain banned from international competitions, officials have ruled.Yesterday - Russia -
The Hill - Politics
Trump vows to ‘save vaping’ despite previous support for ban
Former President Donald Trump, in a post on Truth Social Friday, said he would "save vaping," despite banning flavored vaping products during his first term. "I’ll save Vaping again!" Trump said in ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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The Hill - Politics
Trump calls on Congress to ban sanctuary cities
Former President Trump, campaigning Saturday in North Carolina, said he would be calling on Congress to pass legislation banning sanctuary cities, if elected president. “As soon as I take office, ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
What is kratom, the herbal product banned in six states?
Kratom may be new to you, but state officials and federal regulators are already very familiar with the herbal product.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Business
How the Kremlin Might Get Past RT Bans to Spread Its Message
Social media companies may try to ban RT, the Russian state media broadcaster. But the network has proved in the past to be a wily adversary when confronted with efforts to silence it.2 days ago - Russia -
NBC News - Politics
Pregnancy deaths skyrocketed in Texas after abortion ban, analysis shows
The number of women in Texas who died while pregnant, during labor or soon after childbirth skyrocketed after the state’s ban on abortion care, a new analysis finds.2 days ago - Abortion -
The Guardian - World
Ukraine war briefing: Telegram banned from official Ukrainian devices amid Russian spying fears
Ukrainian security council restricts app’s use on government and military devices after intelligence agency says Russia can snoop on users and messages. What we know on day 941. See all our ...2 days ago - Ukraine -
ABC News - Health
'She should be alive today' — Harris spotlights woman's death to blast abortion bans and Trump
For the first time since she ascended to the top of the Democratic ticket, Vice President Kamala Harris has given a speech focused squarely on abortion rights2 days ago - Abortion -
BBC News - Top stories
Ukraine bans Telegram use on state-issued devices
The ban affects government officials and military personnel, over concerns about Russian cyber-attacks.2 days ago - Ukraine -
The Guardian - World
Kamala Harris at Wisconsin rally: ‘Women have died because of Trump’s abortion bans’ – live
Vice-president again highlighted case of Amber Thurman, who died in Georgia due to strict abortion ban. Kamala Harris will be in Georgia today and is expected to speak about Donald Trump’s role ...2 days ago - Abortion -
The Guardian - World
Kamala Harris attacks Trump over ‘immoral’ abortion bans at Wisconsin rally
Nominee emphasizes support for abortion rights at rally in key state, and declares herself ‘the underdog in this race’ . Kamala Harris campaigned in Madison, Wisconsin, the deep blue capital of the ...2 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Telegram App Banned on Ukrainian State-Issued Devices Due to Russian Security Threat
The ban extends to official devices of government employees, military personnel, security and defense workers, and critical infrastructure employees.3 days ago - Ukraine -
MarketWatch - Business
Trump Media & Technology Group’s stock hits low as insider stock-sale ban lifts
Trump Media & Technology Group Corp.’s stock dropped to its lowest level since it went public in March Friday, as a ban on stock sales lifted.3 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Texas judge rejects Paxton attempt to block State Fair gun ban
An Texas judge has slapped down an attempt by state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) to force the state fair to allow guns. Paxton’s office sued in August to block a change in state fair policy to ...3 days ago -
ABC News - Tech
Ukraine bans Telegram app on state-issued devices because of Russian security threat
Ukraine has banned government officials, military personnel and other defense and critical infrastructure workers from installing the popular Telegram messaging app on state-issued devices3 days ago - Ukraine -
ABC News - World
Ukraine bans Telegram messenger app on state-issued devices because of Russian security threat
Ukraine has banned government officials, military personnel and other defense and critical infrastructure workers from installing the popular Telegram messaging app on state-issued devices3 days ago - Ukraine -
Financial Times - Business
Elon Musk’s Starlink faces legal vulnerabilities in Brazil after X ban
Billionaire’s satellite service is considered vital in remote areas but is coming under new scrutiny in Latin American country3 days ago - Brazil