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As Schools Ban Phones, More Kids Are Using Smartwatches

Many parents are unable or unwilling to send their children to school with a phone. Smartwatch use among kids is booming, but experts warn the devices could be yet another “electronic umbilical cord.”

Tech - Wired - October 29

What is Unrwa and why has Israel banned it?

The agency provides aid for Palestinians in Gaza and elsewhere, and has long been criticised by Israel.

Why Israel's UNRWA ban could be devastating for Palestinians

UNRWA, United Nations refugee agency for Palestinians, provides far more than humanitarian aid.

Interfering Yankees fans banned from Game 5

Two Yankees fans have been banned from attending Game 5 of the World Series after interfering with Dodgers star Mookie Betts in Game 4.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

15 attorneys general call for national ban on price gouging

Fifteen attorneys general called on congressional leaders to support a national ban on price gouging in a letter sent Wednesday. The letter — addressed to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Bills' Miller practicing after ban, 'in a great spot'

Von Miller returned to Bills practice after his four-game ban for violating for the NFL's personal conduct policy, saying he's "happy all of that stuff is behind" him.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

Sick man of Europe? Germany’s bosses sound alarm on staff illness

Studies claim that fewer sick days would have stopped the country’s economy shrinking last year

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Trump considers banning fluoride, some vaccines

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Trump, RFK Jr. push against public health measures Former President Trump is embracing former independent ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Bill to ban police cell mental health detentions

The move is part of an overhaul of decades-old mental health legislation in England and Wales.

South Carolina passes noncitizen voting ban

South Carolina voters approved a GOP-backed proposal on Tuesday that seeks to block non-U.S. citizens from voting in elections in a move that critics have said is “completely unnecessary.” The ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

South Carolina defeats noncitizen voting ban

South Carolina voters defeated a GOP-backed proposal on Tuesday that seeks to block non-U.S. citizens from voting in elections in a move that critics have said is “completely unnecessary.” The ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Australia plans world's first social media ban for under-16s

The government says it wants to mitigate the "harm" social media is inflicting on children.

Missouri approves measure to ban ranked-choice voting

Missouri voters on Tuesday approved a ballot measure aimed at banning ranked-choice voting in the state, Decision Desk HQ projects. The proposed amendment to the state constitution will bar the ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Joseph banned for two matches over on-field row

West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph is suspended for two matches after storming off against England following an argument with captain Shai Hope.

Mourinho banned for Turkish league 'smells' rant

Outspoken Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho has been issued a one-match ban and fined following his diatribe about Turkish football, when he said he was fighting "the system" and suggested officials ...

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Florida's school cellphone ban stokes controversy in Parkland

More states are looking to ban phones during class.

Pro-Palestinian protesters detained at banned demonstration in Amsterdam

Police detained people in Amsterdam for taking part in a demonstration that was outlawed after violent clashes targeting fans of an Israeli soccer club.

Dozens detained after protesters defy ban in Amsterdam

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered following violence against Israeli football fans earlier in the week.

Pope urged at LGBTQ meeting to reverse church ban on gender-affirming care

Pope Francis faced calls to overturn the Catholic Church’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender people when he held talks with LGBTQ activists at the Vatican.

California’s deepfake ban can’t fool the deep protections of the First Amendment

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law Assembly Bill 2839, which bans altered content during election season if it is materially deceptive and falsely portrays a candidate, in an ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

US election bets surge after court lifts ban

Traders on prediction markets narrowly favour a Trump victory over Harris next month

World - Financial Times - October 15

Voters consider ban on forced labor aimed at protecting prisoners

California and Nevada voters will decide in November if they want to ban forced prison labor by removing language from their state constitutions rooted in the legacy of chattel slavery

Australia to ban ‘dodgy’ dynamic pricing after Green Day furore

Labor government looks to tighten consumer laws ahead of election

Business - Financial Times - October 15

BMW chief says EU combustion engine ban will shrink car industry

Oliver Zipse tells Paris motor show 2035 cutoff point for CO2-emitting cars is ‘no longer realistic’. Business live – latest updates The EU’s plans to ban the manufacture of traditional ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Atleti face 15-day stadium ban for derby chaos

Spain's Anti-Violence Commission has proposed a two-week total closure of Atlético Madrid's Metropolitano stadium, and a €65,000 fine as punishment for the incidents which saw last month's derby ...

Sports - ESPN - October 15

EU sticks to 2035 deadline for ban on sale of new petrol-driven cars

Remarks prepared for incoming climate commissioner defend controversial measure

World - Financial Times - October 16

Trump bizarrely claims Democrats want to ban cows and windows in buildings

Former president makes remark during Las Vegas campaign event and says: ‘Honestly, they’re crazy’. US politics – live updates Donald Trump over the weekend told supporters of his campaign ...