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Trump-Appointed Judge Refuses To Block Red State Ban On Sex Changes For Inmates

A federal district judge on Friday refused to block the Florida Department of Corrections from enforcing a policy that bans gender reassignment treatment and social transition for most prison inmates. Laine Keohane, a male inmate receiving cross-sex hormones and social care in a Florida prison, has filed a lawsuit against the rule, saying it violates […]

Texas school district backtracks on Bible ban

A Texas school district that removed Bibles over a new law banning “sexually explicit” content has been told that stripping Bibles from library shelves is wrong and “likely illegal.” Withdrawn. Canyon Independent School District sparked outrage earlier this month when it announced it would remove religious texts to comply with a state law banning books […]

Belgium to Become First EU Nation to Ban Disposable E-Cigarettes

BRUSSELS (AP) – Belgium will ban the sale of disposable e-cigarettes starting Jan. 1 for health and environmental reasons, in a landmark move for European Union countries. Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke said cheap e-cigarettes posed a health threat because they lured teenagers into smoking and made them more susceptible to nicotine addiction. “Disposable e-cigarettes are […]

Little Deuce Prius?! California’s shocking plan to ban classic cars

Listen to “Little Deuce Coupe,” a fun tribute to the 1932 Ford Coupe and California car culture. Now imagine the Beach Boys writing a great song about a Prius. Unfortunately, that's the future California's climate change-crazed Preach Boys want us to have. The proliferation of legendary hot rod brands, builders, and enthusiasts came at a […]

Lawmakers, former officials weigh in on TikTok ban as case heads to Supreme Court  

As the Supreme Court prepares to take up the case, leading lawmakers, First Amendment advocates and President-elect Trump weighed in Friday on legislation that could ban TikTok in the United States. The court last week agreed to hear TikTok's challenge to a law that would require China-based parent company ByteDance to exit the app by […]

Trump asks Supreme Court to halt TikTok ban from taking effect

President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court on Friday to delay a law effectively banning TikTok until after he takes office. President Trump's attorney John Sauer, who is appointed attorney general in the incoming administration, has petitioned the high court to postpone hearings on the TikTok ban, saying instead that the issue can be remedied […]

Russia To Ban Crypto Mining In Key Regions Starting 2025 – Bitcoinist

According to local reports, the Russian government plans to ban crypto mining activities in 10 major regions following the recent enactment of new industry laws. Other regions may also implement seasonal bans, adding more regions to the list as the country continues to experience a power crisis. Key areas face six-year mining ban This was […]

Biden signs defense bill despite objections to ban on transgender health care for military children

President Joe Biden on Monday granted significant pay raises to junior enlisted personnel, despite opposing language deprivation of transgender medical care for children in China to counter China's growing power. signed a national defense bill increasing total military spending to $895 billion. military family. Biden said his administration strongly opposes the provision because it targets […]