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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

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

Pub garden smoking ban dropped from government plans

The Health Secretary said he didn't want to cause further harm to the hospitality industry in England.

Florida's school cellphone ban stokes controversy in Parkland

More states are looking to ban phones during class.

The Big Question: should smartphones be banned in schools?

As anxieties about mental health increase, many headteachers are prohibiting phone use for students. Should the government make that mandatory?

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Jodi Picoult's 'Nineteen Minutes' tops PEN America of books banned in schools

Jodi Picoult's “Nineteen Minutes” has topped a list compiled by PEN America of the books most often pulled from school shelves

Entertainment - ABC News - November 1

UK government aims to ban smoking outside schools and hospitals

New legislation would cover children’s playgrounds, but pub gardens win reprieve after industry objections

Business - Financial Times - November 5

USDA ban on school lunch fees for low-income families begins in 2027

Struggling families pay as much as 60 cents per dollar in fees when paying for school lunches electronically, according to CFPB report.

In this Florida school district, some parents are pushing back against a cellphone ban

It’s no surprise that students are pushing back on cellphone bans in classrooms

Tech - ABC News - November 8

UK government looks at ending Gove ban on councils opening new schools

Education secretary Bridget Phillipson says Tories had ‘tunnel vision’ about promoting academies

Business - Financial Times - November 9

Mexican schools have 6 months to ban junk food sales or face heavy fines

Mexican officials say schools have six months to implement a government-sponsored ban on junk food or face heavy fines

World - ABC News - October 21

Schools in Mexico have six months to ban junk food sales or face heavy fines

Rules targeting fruit drinks, chips and artificial pork rinds come as UN calls child obesity in country an emergency. Schools in Mexico have six months to implement a government-sponsored ban on ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Mexican schools have 6 months to ban junk food sales or face heavy fines

Mexican officials say schools have six months to implement a government-sponsored ban on junk food or face heavy fines

Health - ABC News - October 21

Democrats Took Over a Bucks County School Board, but Still Ban Some Books

Democrats swept a school board election in Bucks County after Republicans instituted book bans and other changes. But the right-wing “parental rights” movement has left an indelible mark.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 27

USDA to ban online transaction fees on school lunch payments for low-income families

A federal policy will prohibit schools from charging transaction fees to low-income families when they make electronic deposits into their lunch accounts.

‘Devastating’: Nonprofit founder says flight ban pauses plans to build school in Haiti

A nonprofit CEO says the flight ban into and out of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, has disrupted plans for humanitarian aid there, including the building of a school in Cap-Haitien.

New Delhi closes schools as air pollution shoots up to worst level this season

Authorities in India’s capital have shut schools, halted construction and banned non-essential trucks from entering the city after air pollution shot up to its worst level this season

World - ABC News - 4 hours ago

Schools caught in political crosshairs

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story State politics ensnare colleges and universities As states pass sweeping measures ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

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. - 3 days ago

Boy restrained unnecessarily at special school, watchdog says

The mother of the boy says she feels vindicated by a watchdog's report into the case.

Ban smacking in England now, says children’s commissioner

Rachel de Souza makes strongest intervention yet as three relatives go on trial for murder of Sara Sharif, the 10-year-old who allegedly suffered two years of abuse by her father. Ministers must ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

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

Latest in Schools Bans

Should smartphones be banned in schools?

As Schools Ban Phones, More Kids Are Using Smartwatches

Pub garden smoking ban dropped from government plans

Florida's school cellphone ban stokes controversy in Parkland

The Big Question: should smartphones be banned in schools?

Jodi Picoult's 'Nineteen Minutes' tops PEN America of books banned in schools

UK government aims to ban smoking outside schools and hospitals

USDA ban on school lunch fees for low-income families begins in 2027

In this Florida school district, some parents are pushing back against a cellphone ban

UK government looks at ending Gove ban on councils opening new schools

Mexican schools have 6 months to ban junk food sales or face heavy fines

Schools in Mexico have six months to ban junk food sales or face heavy fines

Mexican schools have 6 months to ban junk food sales or face heavy fines

Democrats Took Over a Bucks County School Board, but Still Ban Some Books

USDA to ban online transaction fees on school lunch payments for low-income families

‘Devastating’: Nonprofit founder says flight ban pauses plans to build school in Haiti

New Delhi closes schools as air pollution shoots up to worst level this season

Schools caught in political crosshairs

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?

Boy restrained unnecessarily at special school, watchdog says

Ban smacking in England now, says children’s commissioner

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

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