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Why the ban on using EU funds for arms could become more flexible
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Wyoming becomes latest state to ban gender-affirming care for minors
Wyoming became the latest state to prohibit gender-affirming care for minors, joining 23 other states in the country that passed laws restricting or banning the treatment. Lawmakers in both state chambers endorsed the legislation, Senate File 99, ...The Hill - Politics -
Heavy-smoking West Virginia becomes the 12th state to ban lighting up in cars with kids present
West Virginia has become the 12th state to ban smoking in vehicles with children presentABC News - Health -
Michigan will become the last US state to decriminalize surrogacy contracts
Michigan lawmakers have given approval to a nine-bill package that will make the state the last in the country to decriminalize surrogacy contractsABC News - Health -
French lawmakers are weighing a bill banning all types of hair discrimination
Lawmakers in France’s lower house of parliament have approved a bill that would ban discrimination over the texture, length, color or style of someone’s hairABC News - World -
'It's about time:' France considers a law to ban hair discrimination
Lawmakers in France’s lower house of parliament on Thursday approved a bill that would ban discrimination over the texture, length, color or style of someone’s hair.NBC News - Top stories -
Paradise: Charlotte international flight becomes 1st ever to arrive at Tulum airport
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Rangers become 1st NHL team to clinch playoff berth, beat Flyers 6-5 on Fox's quick goal in OT
Adam Fox scored 36 seconds into overtime and the New York Rangers became the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season, beating the Philadelphia Flyers 6-5 following a wild third periodABC News - Sports - NHL -
Among Us Cartoon Adds Dan Stevens And Spider-Verse Star To Cast
The Among Us animated series may not have a home yet, but the voice cast for the adaptation of the hit video game franchise is coming together quickly. Deadline is reporting that Dan Stevens (Solar Opposites), Liv Hewson (Yellowjackets), and ...GameSpot - Tech -
Strippers' Bill of Rights Becomes Law in Washington State
"Strippers are workers" and deserve the same protections as people at other jobs, says state senator and bill's sponsor.Inc. - Business -
Lawsuit says Ohio's gender-affirming care ban violates the state constitution
Two families of transgender minors have filed a constitutional challenge to an Ohio law that severely limits gender-affirming healthcare for youth under 18ABC News - Health -
NCAA will push states to ban prop bets on college athletes
The NCAA announced Wednesday it will lobby state gambling boards to ban player proposition bets in an effort to curb harassment against individual student athletes. As March Madness tournaments get underway, the college athletics organization said ...The Hill - Politics -
California homeowners face an insurance crisis. What will it mean for home prices in the state?
Californians face yet another setback on the housing front as a major insurer pulls out of 72,000 home-insurance policies, citing costs.MarketWatch - Business - California -
California State Bar recommends ex-Trump attorney be disbarred for election efforts
The California State Bar has recommended that former Trump election attorney John Eastman be disbarred for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.ABC News - Top stories - California -
US TikTok ban is good for the West, but what about Meta and X?
So, while this bill undoubtedly leaves something to be wanted, it’s too early to judge it a failure. If it forces ByteDance to divest, everybody in the West is better insulated from security threats real and partially imagined by Congress.The Hill - Politics - Tiktok -
19th Century law fires up anti-abortion push
A federal abortion ban won’t pass Congress. But activists hope a 19th Century law could be enforced to halt the procedure.BBC News - Top stories - Abortion -
Amid book bans, DEI cuts and 'Don't Say Gay' laws, 7 states will mandate LGBTQ-inclusive curricula
Washington will now mandate that the state’s public schools teach LGBTQ history, as red and blue states continue to diverge on whether schools should expose kids to gay and trans identities.NBC News - Politics -
NCAA set to push states with legalized sports betting to ban prop bets for all college sporting events
Of the 22 states where sports betting is legal, four states don't have limits on college player props.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
NCAA President Charlie Baker urges state lawmakers to ban prop betting on college athletes
Prop bets allow gamblers to wager on statistics a player will accumulate during a game.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
TikTok makes $2.1 million TV ad buy as Senate reviews bill that could ban app
TikTok opened a new front in its lobbying campaign against a bill that could effectively ban the app in the United States.CNBC - Business - Tiktok -
Bills targeting book bans raise concerns about the penalties libraries could face
Bills against book bans are gaining traction in state legislatures around the country — and with them have come worries about the potentially negative impact on libraries themselves.NBC News - Politics -
Advance of Islamic State affiliates ‘could lay ground for new wave of terrorism’
IS has stalled in Iraq and Syria but officials believe it has been planning new attacks on west for years. Islamic State (IS) remains defeated in its core strongholds of the Middle East but has made significant progress in Africa and parts of ...The Guardian - World -
Kyle Richards' daughters on their parents' breakup becoming reality TV: 'We're used to this'
What happens when your parents' breakup becomes the crossover event of the year? 'Buying Beverly Hills' stars Farrah Brittany and Alexia and Sophia Umansky tell all.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
US and Japan seek UN resolution calling on all nations to ban nuclear weapons in outer space
The United States and Japan are sponsoring a U.N. Security Council resolution calling on nations not to deploy or develop nuclear weapons in spaceABC News - Tech - Japan -
Using public funds or facilities for gender-affirming care banned by GOP-led Idaho Legislature
Lawmakers in Idaho have passed a bill to ban the use of any public funds for gender-affirming care, including for state employees using work health insurance and for adults covered by MedicaidABC News - Health -
Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Use AI to See, Hear and Speak. What Are They Like?
What happens when a columnist and a reporter use A.I. glasses to scan groceries, monuments and zoo animals? Hilarity, wonder and lots of mistakes ensued.The New York Times - Tech -
Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Use AI to See, Hear and Speak. What Are They Like?
What happens when a columnist and a reporter use A.I. glasses to scan groceries, monuments and zoo animals? Hilarity, wonder and lots of mistakes ensued.The New York Times - Business -
Idaho governor signs bill banning use of public funds for gender-affirming care
Transgender people in Idaho will no longer be able to use Medicaid and other publicly funded programs to help cover the cost of gender-affirming medical care under a new state law set to take effect in July. Republican Gov. Brad Little quietly ...The Hill - Politics -
US freight rail, supply chain, now at the mercy of California's net-zero emissions rule
Congress has not given EPA the authority to cripple the nation’s railroad network.The Hill - Politics - California -
Lego requests California police department stop using their toy heads to cover suspect mugshots
The toy company Lego requested a Southern California police department refrain from using the company's toy heads to hide the identities of suspects in photos shared on social media.NBC News - Top stories - California -
Payout for Uber Eats driver over face scan bias case
A black delivery driver's account was removed after facial-recognition software failed to recognise him.BBC News - Top stories -
Half of women in music experience discrimination, survey finds
Misogyny and harassment are still major problems for female musicians in the UK, a new report finds.BBC News - Top stories -
Meet the Michigan State Spartan using basketball to help his loved ones
Mady Sissoko didn't grow up with basketball. The Michigan State Spartans star, born in Mali, Africa, actually didn't play until he was a teen. Now 23, he's using the game to help himself, friends and family. Dana Jacobson shares his story.CBS News - Top stories -
US braces for major storm, 16 states under winter weather alerts
Millions of Americans are still feeling the effects of the winter season as the U.S. braces for a major snowstorm to sweep across the country.ABC News - Top stories -
Sixteen states under weather alerts as major snowstorm sweeps the US
Heavy snowfall of up to 2ft has already affected millions in New England and thousands left without power. A major snowstorm is sweeping across much of the US, bringing up to 2ft of snow to places as well as causing road accidents and downed power ...The Guardian - World -
State department official’s resignation highlights rifts over US Gaza policy
Annelle Sheline says ‘I no longer wanted to be affiliated with this administration,’ claiming Biden is flouting US law over Israel. • Biden administration’s Gaza strategy panned as ‘mess’ amid clashing goalsA human rights official has resigned ...The Guardian - World -
Woman completes Barkley Marathons for 1st time
Jasmin Paris became the first woman ever to finish the Barkley Marathons, completing one of the most challenging ultramarathons in the world with 99 seconds to spare in the 60-hour cut-off.ESPN - Sports -
Venezuela's coming electoral farce could double its emigration to the US
Venezuela's regime is carrying out a dark and dangerous migration strategy — a new version of the Cuban Mariel Boatlift, except on steroids.The Hill - Politics -
‘The final act’: fears US journalism crisis could destabilize 2024 election
Job losses, declining circulations and local newspaper closures could mean spread of misinformation in pivotal election year. As the election battle between Donald Trump and Joe Biden begins, there are growing fears around the health of the US ...The Guardian - World -
Insurance loss for US bridge collapse could hit $3bn
It could cost insurance companies $1.2bn for the bridge damages and millions more for the six deaths.BBC News - Top stories