Dc's Heavily Restricted

New Brazil law restricts use of smartphones in elementary and high schools

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed a bill restricting the use of smartphones at school, following a global trend for such limitations

ABC News - Jan. 13

Watch live: DC mayor holds briefing on inauguration safety

Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) will join other Washington, D.C., and federal authorities on Monday morning to brief the public on safety preparations for the inauguration of President-elect Trump. The ...

The Hill - Jan. 13

Biden administration proposes new restrictions on AI chip exports

The proposal is raising concerns with the chip industry, with artificial intelligence leader Nvidia calling it "misguided."

CBS News - Jan. 13

New US Rule Aims to Block China’s Access to AI Chips and Models by Restricting the World

The US government has announced a radical plan to control exports of cutting-edge AI technology to most nations.

Wired - Jan. 13

Falcons fire first-year DC after struggles vs. pass

The Falcons have fired defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake after the team allowed the second-most touchdown passes in the NFL and had the second-fewest sacks.

ESPN - Jan. 12

Sources: Gophers' Hetherman to join Canes as DC

Minnesota defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman, who helped the Gophers to an 8-5 finish, including a 5-4 mark in the Big Ten, has resigned his post to accept the same position at Miami, sources ...

ESPN - Jan. 11

DC's Amazon lawsuit reminds us that safety is a luxury for Black Americans

While America was getting more violent, it was Black Americans who felt the increase most acutely.

The Hill - Jan. 11

Trump sentenced in felony "hush money" case, released with no restrictions

Trump was found guilty in May of 34 felonies in authorizing a scheme in 2017 to falsify records in order to cover up reimbursements for a "hush money" payment.

CBS News - Jan. 10

DC sues federal government over pollution in Anacostia River

The District of Columbia is suing the federal government over pollution in the Anacostia River, hoping it will lead to a cleanup of the urban waterway

ABC News - Jan. 10

New Mexico supreme court strikes down local abortion pill restrictions

Justice rules against ordinances in counties and towns on Texas border that sought to limit access to mifepristone. The New Mexico supreme court late on Thursday ruled against several local ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

Will ‘grace and elegance’ make a comeback in DC? Don’t bet on it.

Democrats on the Hill have been praised for their grace and elegance during the certification of the outcome of the 2024 election, but their inflamed rhetoric during the election cycle cannot be ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

New Mexico Supreme Court strikes down local abortion restrictions

Attorneys representing conservative cities and counties in New Mexico had argued that local abortion ordinances can’t be struck down under the Comstock Act.

NBC News - Jan. 9

Abortion restrictions struck down by New Mexico Supreme Court

The New Mexico Supreme Court has struck down abortion restrictions by conservative cities and counties at the request of the state attorney general

ABC News - Jan. 9

IDF restricts media coverage of soldiers to protect them from risk of legal action

Israeli military’s new rules intended to protect reservists travelling overseas from facing allegations of war crimes. The Israeli military has placed new restrictions on media coverage of soldiers ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Alaska sues Biden administration over restrictions on arctic oil, gas development

The state of Alaska on Wednesday sued the Biden administration over restrictions the federal government imposed in December on oil and gas leases in the Arctic set for auction this week. The ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Source: Sorensen out as DC amid 49ers' revamp

The 49ers removed Nick Sorensen from his role as defensive coordinator Tuesday night but hope to retain him in a different post, a source said.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Colorado gov: Admit DC and Puerto Rico as states before Greenland

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) urged President-elect Trump to admit Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico as states before eyeing Greenland’s addition to the U.S. “If it’s the choice of the people of ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

What to know about Biden’s new offshore drilling restrictions

President Biden's move to bar drilling across the U.S.'s East and West coasts, while splashy, may not have significant climate or energy impacts in the years ahead. Because very little oil and gas ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

U.S. Eases Some Restrictions on Humanitarian Aid to Syria

The authorization comes after rebels toppled the Syrian government last month and is intended to allow humanitarian groups to operate more freely without running afoul of U.S. sanctions.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

U.S. to Ease Aid Restrictions for Syria in Limited Show of Support for New Government

The move reflects Washington’s wariness about the U.S.-designated terror organization that leads the country.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6

DC’s new pandas are loving the snow day

The pair of pandas at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., played in powder after the region received several inches of snow overnight. “Tumbling in a winter wonderland!” the National Zoo ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Source: Bengals fire DC Anarumo after 6 seasons

The Bengals fired defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo on Monday after missing the postseason, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN - Jan. 6

Trump rips Biden’s offshore drilling restrictions: ‘I’ll unban it immediately’

President-elect Trump blasted President Biden’s decision to block oil drilling across large swaths of the U.S.’s coastlines, saying he will “unban it.” “It’s ridiculous; I’ll unban it immediately,” ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Clemson fires DC Goodwin after struggles vs. run

Clemson has fired defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin after the Tigers' defense took a significant step back this past season, especially against the run.

ESPN - Jan. 6

Dangerous winter storm prompts rare snow emergency in DC

A massive winter storm unleashed mayhem on the roads in the Midwest with dangerous snow and ice in states including Missouri and Kansas. Now blizzard conditions are threatening the East Coast. ...

NBC News - Jan. 6

Violent crime in DC at 30-year low

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for DC announced a 35 percent reduction in violent crime on Friday, touting the success of violence interruption programs and interventions from law enforcement. “The ...

The Hill - Jan. 4

Vance undergoes sinus surgery at DC hospital

Vice President-elect JD Vance is undergoing a planned surgery on Friday, according to a spokesperson. “The Vice President-elect is having long-planned, minor sinus surgery and will be back to work ...

The Hill - Jan. 4

Fantasy Football Week 18 DFS lineups: Jaxon Smith-Njigba will be heavily relied upon vs. Rams

Smith-Njigba has potential to match his Week 9 performance against the Rams

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

Sources: Alabama co-DC Hitschler will not return

Alabama co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach Colin Hitschler has been informed he will not return to the Crimson Tide next year, sources said.

ESPN - Jan. 3

Pelosi returns to DC after hip surgery in Germany

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said she is en route to Washington after recently undergoing a hip replacement surgery in Germany following a fall in Luxembourg last month. “I am on ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Trump to rally in DC ahead of inauguration

Donald Trump is expected to hold a big Washington rally the day before he’s sworn in as the nation’s 47th president

ABC News - Jan. 2

DC police tighten security after New Orleans New Year's attack

Police in Washington on Wdnesday said they have upped security measures after the New Year's attacks in Las Vegas and New Orleans. “While there is no known threat to the District of Columbia, out ...