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Olympic figure skater receives lifetime ban for sexual misconduct with a minor, will appeal decision
Kerry denied wrongdoing and said he would contest the ban.
TikTok creators sue to block law forcing divestment or ban: 'Part of American life'
Last week, TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance filed a similar lawsuit, arguing that the law violates the US Constitution on a number of grounds.
TikTok's effort to hide US user data from Chinese parent only focused on the 'front door': ex-workers
One ex-TikTok worker threw doubt on the efficacy of TikTok's so-called US Data Security team, which was put into place to keep user data hidden away, Fortune reported.
Biden admin scraps menthol ban for fear of alienating black voters critical to prez's re-election
The Biden administration has abandoned its acknowledging that heavy pushback from black Americans seen as a critical voting bloc for the president’s 2024 re-election effort influenced the decision.
TikTok owner ByteDance reportedly would rather shut down app than sell it as it faces US ban
TikTok owner ByteDance reportedly would rather shut down the popular video-sharing app than sell it if the Chinese-based company exhausts all legal options to fight a US ban – despite...
Popular snacks could be banned in certain states over cancer fears
Some of Americans’ favorite snack food items could be banned in several states due to cancer-causing chemicals in their ingredients.
Chuck Schumer signals Senate will take up bipartisan bill on TikTok ban
Congressional aides say there is no immediate action planned on TikTok as senators continue to discuss next steps.
EPA announces full ban on asbestos, decades after restrictions
The final rule marks a major expansion of EPA regulation under a landmark 2016 law that overhauled regulations governing tens of thousands of toxic chemicals in everyday products, from household cleaners to...
USA Today writer goes full racist against whites, Jerry Nadler totally twists special counsel's words and more
Rep. Jerry Nadler claimed that Special Counsel Robert Hur's report "represents the complete and total exoneration" of President Biden — despite Hur testifying that he did not exonerate Biden.
Trump raises concerns about TikTok ban, says Facebook will 'double their business'
In 2020, Trump sought to ban TikTok and Chinese-owned WeChat but was blocked by the courts.
Ban of WWII kiss picture part of the left's mad crusade to erase history
A busybody undersecretary at the Department of Veteran’s Affairs, RimaAnn Nelson, declared the famous Aug. 14, 1945 Times Square kiss picture “inappropriate” because the smooch wasn’t consensual.
TikTok in crosshairs again: Bipartisan bill seeks to force ByteDance to divest app or face ban
The bill would give the president new powers to designate apps of concern posing national security risks and face bans or restrictions absent divestiture.
Gymgoer banned from gym, ripped on social media after being caught on tape roasting stranger's physique
A woman who took aim at another gymgoer’s physique has had her membership revoked after a social media personality stepped in.
Blue states' bag bans are causing more plastic waste than ever
Recent studies are showing that bans on single-use plastic bags are increasing the amount of plastic waste that ends up on landfills.
Ohio blocked from implementing law restricting children's use of Instagram, TikTok
The judge agreed with the tech industry trade group NetChoice that the law violated minors' free speech rights under the Constitution's First Amendment.
High school placed on lockdown after students stage walkout over cell phone ban
James Madison High School staff ordered the shelter-in-place as a precaution after fights broken out at the campus the day before.
'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli's lifetime drug industry ban upheld
A three-judge panel of the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals said a lower court judge acted properly in imposing the ban because of Shkreli's antitrust violations.
Redesigned Apple Watches not subject to import ban, US Customs says
U.S. Customs and Border Protection determined on Friday that Apple can use a redesign to bypass an import ban on newer Apple Watch models stemming from its patent infringement dispute...
Police called to Mass. middle school over 'concerning illustrations' in 'Gender Queer' book after anonymous complaint
A plain-clothed officer, equipped with a body camera, was deployed to W.E.B. Du Bois Regional Middle School in Great Barrington on Dec. 8 to search for the highly controversial book:...
Boost Mobile founder pushes carriers to back ban on cell phones in schools
“There's a reason carriers stay silent – it’s the same reason tobacco companies stay silent,” Australian-born entrepreneur Peter Adderton told On The Money.