FIFA bans Panama FA prez for fat-shaming player FIFA suspended the president of Panama’s soccer federation for a fat-shaming comment about a star player in the women’s national team.

FDA bans use of Red Dye No. 3 in foods Red Dye No. 3 is used in certain candy, desserts, frostings, and other treats. | Photo by Lisa Wiltse/Corbis via Getty ImagesThe US Food and Drug Administration is banning the use of Red Dye No. 3 in food, drinks, and medication, the agency announced Wednesday. The dye, which the FDA says gives certain candies, cakes, and frostings a “bright, ch…

N.Y.P.D. Bans High-Speed Chases for Low-Level Offenses A quarter of the nearly 2,300 vehicle pursuits last year led to crashes, property damage or physical harm, the police said. Most chases will no longer be allowed.

Biden Administration Bans Chinese Cars, Hardware, Software American automakers have long feared Chinese competition, worrying that cheaper cars built just as well would knock the floor out of a profitable industry. Now, regulators have found a way to protect American brands by outright banning Chinese cars — or automotive hardware or software — used for communications or… Read more…

FDA Bans Red Dye 3 in Foods, Linking It to Cancer in Rats Consumer and food safety groups have long urged the agency to revoke the use of this dye and others. The F.D.A. says there still is no evidence it is a human carcinogenic.

MLB bans 2 fans who grabbed Betts indefinitely Major League Baseball has banned two fans, Austin Capobianco and John P. Hansen, who interfered with Dodgers star Mookie Betts during a World Series game at Yankee Stadium from attending any games at big league ballparks.

Biden Bans New Oil and Gas Drilling Along Most U.S. Coasts The ban affects the entire Eastern Seaboard, the Pacific Coast along California, Oregon and Washington, the eastern Gulf of Mexico and the Northern Bering Sea.

Sri Lankan cardinal bans female altar servers, but why? (RNS) — Reckoning the cost of an archbishop having his way. The post Sri Lankan cardinal bans female altar servers, but why? appeared first on RNS.

F.A.A. Bans Drone Flights Near 22 Communities in New Jersey The ban runs through Jan. 17 and precludes most flights near some of the state’s largest cities, including Camden, Elizabeth and Jersey City. Sightings have set off fear and disinformation.

Reddit bans posting UnitedHealthcare shooter’s manifesto Image: The VergeModerators of multiple Reddit communities say the company has banned posts that include the alleged manifesto of Luigi Mangione, who has been charged for murder in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. In a post on Wednesday, a moderator of r/popculturechat wrote (emphasis theirs): We wanted to reach out to tell you…

U.K. Bans Puberty Blockers for Teens Indefinitely A freeze placed this year on their use to treat gender dysphoria will remain in place for young people under 18, except in clinical trials, Britain’s government said.

E.P.A. Bans Perc and T.C.E., Two Chemicals Used In Dry Cleaning The two solvents, known as Perc and TCE, cause kidney cancer and other ailments, and have been the subject of years of controversy.

Memecoin Factory Pump.Fun Bans U.K. Crypto Traders Earlier this week, the U.K.’s main financial regulator warned Pump.fun was operating without permission.

Biden Targets China’s Chip Industry With Wider Trade Bans New rules prohibit the sale of certain types of chips and equipment to China, in an effort to close loopholes and cement the Biden administration’s legacy in countering the U.S. rival.

Australia bans social media for under 16s Photo by Nikolas Kokovlis/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesAustralia just voted into law a social media ban for children under the age of 16. The legislation was approved by Australian lawmakers on Thursday with the aim of protecting the mental health of children online, despite opposition from tech companies who claim the rules are unworkable. The new …

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Bitcoin Mining Bans Can Backfire on Climate Conscious Governments, a New Research Finds The intensive energy usage of the Bitcoin network could tempt governments to ban mining due to environmental concerns. A new research paper indicates that could be a mistake, depending on the jurisdiction.

Harris Ties Trump to the Fatal Fallout of Abortion Bans An ad from the Harris campaign highlights the death of Amber Nicole Thurman, a Georgia woman whose delay in medical care was reportedly tied to the state’s post-Roe abortion restrictions.

Abortions Have Increased, Even for Women in States With Near-Total Bans A new analysis shows how many women in states with bans are seeking procedures or pills from out-of-state providers.