Israeli divestment ban proposed in Pennsylvania
(The Center Square) – Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle want to protect the state’s Israeli financial holdings despite mounting public pressure to cut ties amid the ongoing war with Hamas. Sens. Steve Santarsiero, D-Doylestown, and Kristin Phillips-Hill, R-Jacobus, said they’ll soon introduce legislation to “uphold Pennsylvania’s steadfast support for Israel” by banning from […]
NYPD sets date for return of ‘old school’ beard ban for all officers
From now on, the NYPD will be in charge of security — and shaving their beards. The NYPD’s beard ban for officers is set to go into effect on June 17, with bearded officers returning to safety razors. According to the Daily News, a police spokesman said the revised facial hair policy, first reported by […]
NY passes milestone ban on ‘addictive’ social media feeds for children
New York City kids’ social media feeds will become less “addictive” from now on. State lawmakers in Albany passed a landmark bill on Friday that would give parents more control over their children’s social media use on apps like TikTok and Instagram. While the law is almost certain to face lengthy legal challenges from major […]
Alleging links to forced labor, Republicans call for ban on companies tied to Ford, Volkswagen EVs
A group of Republican lawmakers this week urged the Biden administration to ban imports from two Chinese companies with ties to Ford and Volkswagen, respectively, arguing the battery companies are also linked to forced labor in China. in pair of letter In a report submitted to the Department of Homeland Security this week, Sen. Marco […]
FDA Revokes Ban On Juul E-Cigarettes
Today, the United States Food and Drug Administration reversed their market denial order issued two years ago for products sold by Juul Labs, Inc., according to the FDA. The agency issued a ban on the vape products in June of 2022 due to insufficient evidence on whether or not the vape product adhered to federal […]
FDA rescinds ban on Juul products
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it will lift its ban on the sale of Juul e-cigarettes in light of new legal precedent. Nearly two years ago, the FDA banned the sale and marketing of Juul’s e-cigarette products, saying at the time that the company had failed to demonstrate that allowing their […]
Southern Baptists poised to enact ban on churches with women pastors
A proposed constitutional amendment to the Southern Baptist Convention aims to ban churches from having female pastors. The amendment came after a controversy sparked by a Virginia pastor who challenged the affiliation of several churches. A vote on the proposed ban is scheduled to take place next week at the SBC’s annual meeting in Indianapolis. […]
Fans Call For ‘Lifetime Ban’ Of Soccer Player Ruth Kipoyi After Sucker Punch Causes Chaotic Scene
Women’s sports are straight up bringing the violence! It started out as a small skirmish, but it didn’t take long for things to get bad after a player punched her opponent, smashing her in the jaw. In fact, things got so out of hand that fans are now calling for the Congolese soccer player to […]
E*trade reportedly weighs ban on ‘Roaring Kitty’ meme trader
E*Trade is reportedly considering banning “Roaring Kitty” after the famous meme stock trader dramatically drove GameStop shares up again on Monday. Citing anonymous sources, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday that “Roaring Kitty,” whose real name is Keith Gill, bought “vast amounts” of GameStop options on E*Trade just before sparking a new trading frenzy […]
Lifetime Ban Looms For Padres Infielder Tucupita Marcano For Allegedly Betting On MLB Games
The Wall Street Journal reported Monday that Major League Baseball (MLB) is currently investigating player Tucupita Marcano for allegedly violating the league’s strict gambling rules. The 24-year-old Venezuelan player could be banned for life depending on the outcome of an ongoing investigation. according to The investigation into Marcano, an infielder for the San Diego Padres, […]