Biden’s potential menthol ban pits politics against public health
Anti-tobacco advocates are increasingly worried that a divided White House will bow to tobacco. political pressure Amid concerns of a backlash from black voters ahead of the 2024 election, the government has reversed its plan to ban the sale of menthol cigarettes, citing opposition from the tobacco industry. The tobacco industry has long been under […]
Alabama can enforce ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth
Alabama may enforce its felony ban on gender-affirming medical care for minors, a federal judge ruled Thursday, following a preliminary injunction that had blocked state officials from enforcing the ban for more than a year. granted the state's request for a stay. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit on Thursday issued a […]
International Ice Hockey Federation Cites ‘Security Concerns’ for Israel Ban
Israel has been banned from competing in the World Championship by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) citing “security concerns”. The ban puts Israel in line with Russia and Belarus, which were suspended for the same reason in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In a statement released Wednesday, the IIHF said its Governing […]
Ohio House overrides Gov. DeWine’s veto to ban transgender females from girls sports
The Ohio House of Representatives vetoes Republican Gov. Mike DeWine's bill that would ban gender-affirming care for minors and limit transgender women's participation in girls' and women's sports. It was decided to invalidate the . DeWine vetoed the bill on Dec. 29 and instead signed an executive order last week, Jan. 5, banning gender reassignment […]
Germany Lifts Arms Ban to Saudi Arabia Imposed After Khashoggi
BERLIN (AP) – The German government has approved the export of air defense missiles to Saudi Arabia, underscoring a recent softening of its hardline stance on arms exports to the country. Government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit said on Wednesday that the German Security Council, made up of Chancellor Olaf Scholz and several other ministers, had ordered […]
UK Nurses and Midwives Face Potential Ban for ‘Misgendering’ Patients
Nurses and midwives in the UK could be banned from practicing medicine if they “misgender” a patient, new guidance from the regulator suggests. The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) regulator's guidelines say it has the power to suspend or remove nurses and midwives from the register, effectively banning them from working in the UK. It […]
California could ban tackle football for kids under 12 over health concerns
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California lawmakers to consider ban on tackle football for kids under 12
The California Legislature will debate Wednesday whether to ban tackle football for children under 12. The move is being promoted by advocates trying to protect children from brain injuries, but opposed by coaches who warn it would cut off an important source of physical activity for young people. The bill, authored by Democratic Rep. Kevin […]
Over a dozen more states look to ban Trump from 2024 ballot
Former federal prosecutor Andrew Cherkasky weighs in after the Colorado Supreme Court ruled to kick former President Trump … source
U.S. Supreme Court Denies Challenge To California Flavored Cigarette Ban
Flavored e-cigarette products containing nicotine are seen at a store in Los Angeles, California, on September 17, 2019. New York state on Tuesday became the second state in the United States to ban flavored e-cigarettes. This comes after years of concerns about the product after several deaths related to e-cigarettes. It is touted to be […]