Trump-appointed judge tosses machine gun charges against Kansas defendant, casts doubt on machine gun bans
A federal judge dismissed criminal charges involving the machine gun, ruling that such weapons are “portable weapons” under the Second Amendment. On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge John W. Blooms in Wichita, Kansas, dismissed two charges against defendant Tamori Morgan for possessing a machine gun in violation of federal law. Last year, the Department of Justice […]
Supermarket chain bans unaccompanied minors after 6 pm, large bags amid rampant theft
Supermarket chains are banning minors from stores alone after 6 p.m. and prohibiting large bags in Washington, D.C. and Maryland as part of new policies aimed at curbing rampant retail theft. Giant Foods confirmed to Fox News Digital in a statement Monday that the chain's revised policy applies to some stores “to mitigate unprecedented levels […]
DC-area Giant Food supermarket chain bans unaccompanied minors after 6pm, large bags
Supermarket chains are banning minors from stores alone after 6 p.m. and prohibiting large bags in Washington, D.C. and Maryland as part of new policies aimed at curbing rampant retail theft. Giant Foods confirmed to Fox News Digital in a statement Monday that the chain's revised policy applies to some stores “to mitigate unprecedented levels […]
Immigrant hotel owners say NYC bill that bans outsourcing jobs would ‘destroy’ their American Dream
A new group of South Asian immigrant hoteliers is speaking out against proposed legislation they say would “destroy” New York’s hospitality industry and undermine their American dream. The Indian Americans behind the New York City Minority Hotel Association, which owns about 120 non-union hotels, mostly in suburban Manhattan, are opposed to a controversial plan that […]
School cellphone bans take effect in some US states, as experts raise issues
Several U.S. states and school districts are heeding calls for stricter rules or even an outright ban on student cell phone use. Arizona is reportedly the latest state to try to limit use, with state lawmakers arguing that while districts can address the issue individually, broader legislation is needed. In April, Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed […]
Taliban Bans U.N. Human Rights Envoy from Afghanistan for ‘Propaganda’
The Taliban announced on Wednesday that they had banned the UN special rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, from entering the country. The Taliban claimed Bennett was banned because he lacked “professionalism” and was spreading “propaganda”. Taliban Foreign Ministry spokesman Abdul Kahar Barki said Reuters reported on Wednesday that the Taliban regime was […]
Canadian province bans cellphones in schools
I can read and write, but I can’t play. A Canadian province has become the latest to ban mobile phone use in schools when schools return to class next month. Manitoba kindergarten through middle school students are banned from bringing cell phones to school, while high school students are allowed to bring and use their […]
Ken Paxton threatens to sue after State Fair of Texas bans guns: ‘Infringement of Second Amendment rights’
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has threatened to sue the city of Dallas over a new policy banning concealed carry of guns at the highly anticipated State Fair of Texas. The state fair announced last week that it would ban guns on its grounds unless they were carried by retired or active police officers. In […]
FTC bans fake online reviews, testimonials
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Wednesday announced final rules to ban fake online reviews and testimonials and allow for civil penalties against violators. The rules aim to curb the amount of reviews generated by artificial intelligence or written by people who misrepresent their experiences with products or services in exchange for compensation, and also […]
New York county bans wearing masks in public amid crime fears
Nassau County, New York, has passed a law banning excessive mask wearing in public places. Nassau County Mayor Bruce Blakeman signed the ban on Wednesday, codifying a law passed by the state Legislature last week. “What we saw was a lot of people wearing masks going into stores and shoplifting, and it was very difficult […]