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Suspected people smugglers face phone and travel ban
The stronger powers are needed to tackle "vile gang networks", the home secretary says.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
Sanders gets Finance perch to push Social Security, Medicare expansion, tax reform
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), who supports expanding Social Security and Medicare and raising taxes on the wealthy, will get a seat on the Senate’s powerful Finance Committee, which has jurisdiction ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
UK rapper Stormzy banned from driving for using phone behind wheel of Rolls-Royce
British rapper Stormzy has been banned from driving for nine months after admitting that he drove his Rolls-Royce through London while using his phoneABC News - Jan. 2 -
Stormzy banned from driving for using mobile phone
An off-duty police officer caught him using a mobile phone behind the wheel of a Rolls-Royce.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
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Small Businesses Brace Themselves for TikTok Ban
If the Jan. 19 ban on the popular social video platform goes into effect, millions of entrepreneurs will lose a valuable marketing and outreach channel.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
Al Jazeera says Palestinian Authority is trying to ‘hide the truth’ with ban
PA suspends broadcaster following extensive coverage of its crackdown on West Bank militantsFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
UK tech secretary backs away from social media ban for under-16s
Peter Kyle had said option was ‘on the table’ after Australia restricted use of sites such as InstagramFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
A TikTok Ban Looms. Creators Say They'll Believe It When They See It.
Status-quo videos are still proliferating on the Chinese-owned app. Madison Avenue remains upbeat just weeks before the potential U.S. ban.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2 -
Carter Vail Takes the Leap From Social Media to Rock Star
He built a huge audience with ridiculous (and catchy) songs on social media. Despite negotiating a record deal and landing a European tour, he has no plans to change.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
UK needs to ban full hybrid cars by 2030 or face net zero ‘catastrophe’, says motoring body
Electric Vehicles UK says hybrids without a plug should be banned or else confidence in electric cars will be damaged. Britain needs to press ahead with a ban on the sale of new hybrid cars with no ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
WeChat, TikTok First to Secure Licenses Under Malaysia's New Social-Media Rules
The two Chinese technology companies had each obtained licenses under requirements for internet- messaging and social-media companies unveiled last year.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2 -
Social pressure holds back sales of alcohol-free drinks, research finds
Other challenges include price and taste expectations, with Gen Zers most likely to succumbFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Palestinian Authority Temporarily Bans Al Jazeera
The authority’s official news media accused the Qatari-backed broadcaster of “inciting sedition” and “interfering in internal Palestinian affairs,” though it did not provide detailed examples of ...The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Beamer, Bielema continue feud on social media
South Carolina coach Shane Beamer and Illinois coach Bret Bielema continued their exchange Wednesday on social media after several testy moments during Tuesday's Cheez-It Citrus Bowl.ESPN - Jan. 1 -
Biden: New Orleans attacker's social media posts indicated ISIS ties
President Biden on Wednesday said the individual who carried out an attack in New Orleans that killed at least 15 people posted videos on social media hours earlier indicating they were inspired by ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Belgium bans disposable vapes as concern grows over e-cigarettes
Experts say crackdowns on single-use products may have limited impact on growing industryFinancial Times - Jan. 1 -
Belgium becomes first EU country to ban sale of disposable vapes
Products banned on health and environmental grounds, while Milan outlaws outdoor smoking . Belgium has become the EU first country to ban the sale of disposable vapes in an effort to stop young ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
‘Live sick or flee’: pollution fears for El Salvador’s rivers as mining ban lifted
The landmark prohibition on mining in 2017, a world first, has been reversed by authoritarian leader Nayib Bukele but the move has met fierce resistance from environmentalists. Vidalina Morales ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Phew! Turtle doves shoot ban triggers bird species recovery
Western European population has risen 25% with ban and some UK sites have seen promising increases. There are signs of hope for the turtle dove, one of the most endangered birds that has been ...The Guardian - Jan. 1