Federal judge permanently blocks EPA 'disparate impact' civil rights enforcement in Louisiana
A federal judge on Thursday night blocked the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from considering the diversity of environmental damages in Louisiana when enforcing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, making permanent a temporary injunction issued in January. In the ruling, Judge James Cain of the Western District of Louisiana, a Trump appointee, sided with […]
Vivek Ramaswamy swarmed by anti-Israel protesters — and ‘Crackhead Barney’ — just blocks from DNC
Anti-Israel protesters swarmed around former Republican presidential primary candidate Vivek Ramaswami across Chicago’s Union Park, just a few blocks from the Democratic National Convention. “Go home racists! Go home racists!” protesters shouted at Ramaswami as security forces formed a protective ring around him. “Vivek go home! Racist go home,” a pro-Palestinian protester shouted at Vivek […]
Federal judge blocks FTC noncompete ban
A federal judge ruled Tuesday Blocked a nationwide ban The ban on non-competition agreements will come into effect in September. In April, the Federal Trade Commission voted to ban most non-compete agreements that prevent tens of millions of employees from quitting their jobs to work for or start a competing business. Dallas-based tax firm Ryan […]
Lego-like construction blocks made from plastic waste can stand up to nature’s fury
In a world struggling with the effects of climate change and natural disasters, innovative solutions are emerging to address urgent housing needs. One such solution comes from Finland, where a company called Block Solutions is revolutionizing the construction industry by using plastic waste to create interlocking Lego-like blocks. Let’s take a closer look at how […]
Turkey Blocks Access to Children’s Game Roblox over Abuse Concerns
Turkey’s Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc said on Thursday that it had blocked access to the children’s online video game Roblox due to concerns it could lead to child abuse. Critics of the game in the United States have made similar claims. “According to our constitution, our country is obliged to take the necessary measures to […]
Virginia school district launch pilot no cellphone policy using magnetic pouch that blocks signal
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Turkey blocks Instagram access
Turkey’s communications authority blocked access to Instagram on Friday, another example of Ankara tightening its control over certain websites and social media. Turkey’s internet regulator, the Communications and Information Technology Authority, said on Friday it had restricted access to the site, the Associated Press reported. According to the Associated Press, local media reported that the […]
Court blocks FCC’s reinstatement of landmark net neutrality rules
A U.S. appeals court on Thursday blocked the Federal Communications Commission from reinstating landmark net neutrality rules, saying broadband providers are likely to prevail in court. The FCC voted along party lines in April to resume regulatory oversight of broadband internet, reinstating open internet rules adopted in 2015 that had been rolled back under then-President […]
Senate GOP blocks bipartisan bill to expand child tax credit
Senate Republicans on Thursday blocked a bipartisan bill to expand tax credits for parents as Republicans and Democrats clashed over comments by Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio, the Republican vice presidential nominee. Senators voted 48-44 to pass a bill co-authored by Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Rep. Jason Smith (R-Missouri) that would increase the Child […]
Appeals court blocks Biden airline 'junk fees' rule
A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked a new Biden administration rule that would require airlines to disclose surcharges at the time of purchase. The three-judge panel of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals On Monday order This ruling: [the Department of Transportation’s] The commission granted the airline association’s request to suspend the rules and […]