Bans Sometimes Backfire

Plastic bag bans can sometimes backfire: Study

Policies aimed at curbing the use of single-use plastic bags have sometimes accomplished the opposite of their intentions, a new study has found. When two Texas cities prohibited stores from giving ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 hours ago

Sometimes, It’s Not You, or the Math

In this 2011 essay, a 39-year-old woman who hasn’t had a boyfriend in eight years is asked by a date, “What’s wrong with you?”

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 25

'Sometimes I can't cope with Mum's firework death'

The son of a woman killed when a firework was put in her letterbox calls for tighter regulation.

The White House Bet Big on Intel. Will It Backfire?

A plan to revive U.S. chip manufacturing rests partly on a company that is firing workers and delaying factories, even as the government pushes for the opposite.

Business - The New York Times - October 24

How squeezing the rich through tax may backfire

If Britain is to have a more European welfare state, it needs a more European tax system

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Browns' Wills: 'Business decision' to sit backfired

Browns left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr.'s "business decision" to sit out a recent game with a knee injury might have backfired and led to his benching in favor of Dawand Jones.

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

Chargers take Jim Harbaugh's sometimes comical words very seriously

Coach Jim Harbaugh sometimes shares expressions that have his Chargers raising eyebrows and seeking explanations, but his words of wisdom change perspectives.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

Review: In the hardscrabble 'Bird,' hope is scarce — but sometimes it comes from above

Led by commanding, sympathetic turns by Barry Keoghan, Franz Rogowski and newcomer Nykiya Adams, director Andrea Arnold's drama 'Bird' is touched by notes of fantasy.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 4 days ago

Review: In the hardscrabble 'Bird,' hope is scarce — but sometimes it comes from above

Led by commanding, sympathetic turns by Barry Keoghan, Franz Rogowski and newcomer Nykiya Adams, director Andrea Arnold's drama 'Bird' is touched by notes of fantasy.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 4 days ago

Democrats' bet on a generation of liberal voters has backfired badly

Latino, black and younger voters once helped Obama win power - Trump made gains with all three groups this election. Why?

Hume: 'Trump world' pressure to back Scott in leadership race 'likely to backfire'

Brit Hume, chief political analyst at Fox News, suggested Monday that the push from President-elect Trump's allies to elevate Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) into GOP leadership may not go the way they ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

How Elon Musk’s and Vivek Ramaswamy’s Government-Slashing Spree Could Backfire

If they’re not careful, they could make the government’s efficiency problems worse.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 hours ago

Ukraine war briefing: Brics summit backfired on Putin with calls for peace, says Kyiv

Xi Jinping among world leaders in Russia advising against escalation; any North Korean troops ‘fair game’ on Ukraine battlefield, says US. What we know on day 974. See all our Russia-Ukraine war ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Aaron Boone's bullpen call of Nestor Cortes backfires as Yankees drop World Series Game 1: 'Liked the matchup'

Cortes gave up a walk-off grand slam to Freddie Freeman Friday night

Sports - CBS Sports - October 26

LOOK: Bears' trick-play at goal line backfires in worst possible way in Commanders' wild walk-off victory

Safe say Chicago won't be trying this again

Sports - CBS Sports - October 27

Poshmark's new pricing change backfired, so the CEO did something rare—it's great leadership, says expert

Poshmark CEO Manish Chandra issued a public apology after a new policy was poorly received. Here's why it actually hit the mark, says leadership expert Talia Fox.

Business - CNBC - October 28

World Series 2024: Dodgers' latest bullpen game backfires, but the team's best relief arms are ready for Game 5

The Yankees' offense came alive against the Dodgers' relievers, and the Dodgers' bats couldn't answer back in Game 4.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

Saints fire head coach Dennis Allen: Why New Orleans' post-Sean Payton hire was always destined to backfire

Allen wasn't getting results on his own side of the ball

Sports - CBS Sports - November 4

Late interception helps No. 1 Oregon avoid upset at Wisconsin after late fake field goal backfires

The Ducks won 16-13 after attempting a fake with the lead inside the final two minutes.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

Should smartphones be banned in schools?

Research has shown a link between social media apps and eating disorders, depression and anxiety among young people

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Disposable vapes to be banned from June

Ministers say the Tobacco and Vapes Bill is intended to prevent environmental damage and protect children's health.

Disposable vapes to be banned in England and Wales

Ministers vow to end ‘throwaway culture’ after e-cigarettes soar in popularity among young people

Business - Financial Times - October 24

What Are the Implications of Israel Banning UNRWA?

Humanitarian agencies fear the new Israeli laws could have catastrophic effects for Gazans. They are already drawing sharp criticism from Israel’s allies.

World - The New York Times - October 30

Wisconsin rejects ban on noncitizen voting

Voters in Wisconsin rejected a ballot measure amending the state’s constitution to explicitly prohibit foreign nationals from voting in any election in the state. The ballot measure was part of a ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

The Real Problem With Banning Masks at Protests

Privacy advocates worry banning masks at protests will encourage harassment, while cops’ high-tech tools render the rules unnecessary.

Tech - Wired - 6 days ago

Can Trump Stop the TikTok Ban?

TikTok is still facing a potential ban, starting in 2025. Here’s where things stand and what could happen next as Trump takes office.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

English smacking ban being considered by government

Government ministers are considering outlawing physical punishment of children, Department for Education confirms.

UK Considers New Smartphone Bans for Children

A proposed law would tighten up phone bans in schools and limit how tech companies use children’s data, but experts are unconvinced these measures would make kids safer or healthier.

Tech - Wired - October 22

Federal Ban on Fake Reviews Goes Into Effect

A Federal Trade Commission rule prohibiting the sale or purchase of online ratings is live, opening to door to lawsuits for violations.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Forest owner banned for spitting towards officials

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis was given a five-match stadium ban for spitting on the floor as the referee walked past him.

Report shows steady increase in abortions in states with bans

Since the end of Roe v. Wade in 2022, the number of women receiving abortions has increased steadily and consistently in nearly every state that has banned it, according to a new comprehensive ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Veterans demand better payout for gay ban

Leading charities have written to the prime minister, calling the average payments "unacceptably low".

Williams, facing ban, practicing; has Lions' 'trust'

Lions receiver Jameson Williams continues to practice and be around the team as he awaits an official ruling on a possible two-game suspension from the NFL.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

U.K. Plans Disposable Vape Ban in England

The measure, which echoes plans in Scotland and Wales, aims to protect young people’s health and reduce environmental damage.

World - The New York Times - October 24

Lions WR Williams: PED ban 'complete surprise'

The NFL suspended Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams for two games for violating its PED policy.

Sports - ESPN - October 24

Warner's leadership ban lifted by Cricket Australia

David Warner's lifetime leadership ban is lifted by Cricket Australia, leaving him free to captain in domestic cricket.

The track that caused so much chaos on the dancefloor it got banned

In the early 2000s many UK clubs banned Pow! - which critics compared to Sex Pistols' God Save the Queen.

I'm open-minded on England smacking ban, says Education Secretary

Bridget Phillipson tells the BBC that legislation would not be introduced "any time soon".

Latest in Bans Sometimes Backfire

Plastic bag bans can sometimes backfire: Study

Sometimes, It’s Not You, or the Math

'Sometimes I can't cope with Mum's firework death'

The White House Bet Big on Intel. Will It Backfire?

How squeezing the rich through tax may backfire

Browns' Wills: 'Business decision' to sit backfired

Chargers take Jim Harbaugh's sometimes comical words very seriously

Review: In the hardscrabble 'Bird,' hope is scarce — but sometimes it comes from above

Review: In the hardscrabble 'Bird,' hope is scarce — but sometimes it comes from above

Democrats' bet on a generation of liberal voters has backfired badly

Hume: 'Trump world' pressure to back Scott in leadership race 'likely to backfire'

How Elon Musk’s and Vivek Ramaswamy’s Government-Slashing Spree Could Backfire

Ukraine war briefing: Brics summit backfired on Putin with calls for peace, says Kyiv

Aaron Boone's bullpen call of Nestor Cortes backfires as Yankees drop World Series Game 1: 'Liked the matchup'

LOOK: Bears' trick-play at goal line backfires in worst possible way in Commanders' wild walk-off victory

Poshmark's new pricing change backfired, so the CEO did something rare—it's great leadership, says expert

World Series 2024: Dodgers' latest bullpen game backfires, but the team's best relief arms are ready for Game 5

Saints fire head coach Dennis Allen: Why New Orleans' post-Sean Payton hire was always destined to backfire

Late interception helps No. 1 Oregon avoid upset at Wisconsin after late fake field goal backfires

Should smartphones be banned in schools?

Disposable vapes to be banned from June

Disposable vapes to be banned in England and Wales

What Are the Implications of Israel Banning UNRWA?

Wisconsin rejects ban on noncitizen voting

The Real Problem With Banning Masks at Protests

Can Trump Stop the TikTok Ban?

English smacking ban being considered by government

UK Considers New Smartphone Bans for Children

Federal Ban on Fake Reviews Goes Into Effect

Forest owner banned for spitting towards officials

Report shows steady increase in abortions in states with bans

Veterans demand better payout for gay ban

Williams, facing ban, practicing; has Lions' 'trust'

U.K. Plans Disposable Vape Ban in England

Lions WR Williams: PED ban 'complete surprise'

Warner's leadership ban lifted by Cricket Australia

The track that caused so much chaos on the dancefloor it got banned

I'm open-minded on England smacking ban, says Education Secretary

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