Washington state House passes bill that effectively bans natural gas, encourages ‘equitably’ shifting to electricity
The Washington State Legislature has passed a bill that would effectively eliminate the use of natural gas in new buildings as part of a larger effort toward full electrification in an “equitable” manner. On Tuesday, the Democratic-controlled House passed HB1589, also known as the Washington Decarbonization for Large Complex Utilities Act. The bill would require […]
FTC bans TurboTax from advertising ‘free’ services, calls it deceptive – CNN
Kimberly White/Getty Images Turbo Tax appears on your device in San Francisco, California on February 22, 2018. new york CNN — Federal Trade Commission ruled by final order And Monday's opinion says TurboTax, a popular tax preparation software, engages in deceptive advertising and prohibits the company from advertising its services as free unless they are […]
OpenAI bans developer of Dean Phillips bot, its first known political restriction
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has banned the developer of a bot that imitates Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota. This is the company's first restriction on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools by political campaigns and committees. An OpenAI spokesperson confirmed the ban to The Hill on Monday, writing in a […]
Florida permanently bans funding for DEI in state schools
The Florida State Board of Education on Wednesday announced “draconian regulations” that will end funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs within the state university system. “The rules adopted by the Board define DEI for the first time, allowing FCS institutions to use state and federal funds to classify individuals on the basis of […]
On this day in history, January 18, 1943, government bans sliced bread amid World War II rationing
World War II regulations were deeply ingrained in every American food pantry, as federal officials announced that sliced bread would be rationed on this historical day, January 18, 1943. “I want people to know how important a slice of bread is to the morale and sanity of a family,” said Sue Forrester, a distraught mother […]
Toronto bans tobogganing at majority of city’s hills
Citing safety concerns, the City of Toronto has banned tobogganing on most hills, while also designating certain parks and locations specifically as toboggan hills. A total of 45 of the 74 hills have been deemed unsafe by the city, and officials say all toboggan hills must have a clear path from the top to the […]