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.

The Deeply Personal Price Women Must Pay for Abortion Bans Exceptions to save a mother’s life don’t matter when doctors fear performing the procedure.

New Hampshire Bans Gender-Transition Surgery for Minors The move is in line with what other Republican-led states have done, but it is the first such ban in the Northeast.

Sierra Leone Bans Child Marriage With New Law A new law in the West African country of Sierra Leone allows child brides to annul their marriages and be financially compensated.

Lawsuits challenging abortion bans on religious freedom grounds falter (RNS) — Advocates argue the legal strategy that abortion bans violate religious freedom are not yet dead. In both the Missouri and Kentucky cases, appeals are planned. The post Lawsuits challenging abortion bans on religious freedom grounds falter appeared first on Religion News Service.

Here comes a Meta Ray-Bans challenger with ChatGPT-4o and a camera The Solos AirGo Vision glasses, with camera module. | Image: SolosIf you want a pair of glasses with hands-free video recording and an AI voice assistant, there aren’t a lot of options, and the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses are the clear leader. But Solos, whose smart glasses currently only feature audio, says it’ll sell a camera-equipped version l…

New York bans ‘addictive feeds’ for teens Photo by Andrew Caballero-Reynolds / AFP via Getty ImagesNew York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) signed two bills into law on Thursday that aim to protect kids and teens from social media harms, making it the latest state to take action as federal proposals still await votes. One of the bills, the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act…

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Penn Bans Protest Encampments From Its Campus The new rules, which would significantly rein in demonstrations at the university, come on the heels of a nationwide wave of student activism against Israel’s military actions in Gaza.

After NBA Bans Jontay Porter for Gambling, Some See Glimpse of Sports’ Future The N.B.A. banned a player for life for betting on games, a practice some worry could become more prevalent with the rise of wagering on sports.

NFL reinstates five players from gambling bans The NFL has reinstated five players who were suspended for the 2023 season for violating the NFL’s gambling policy.

NBA bans player for life over online sports betting Photo by Brian Sevald / NBAE via Getty ImagesThe NBA has permanently banned Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter from the league for violating its gambling rules, the league said in a statement on Wednesday. According to an internal investigation conducted by the NBA, Porter bet on NBA games, disclosed confidential information to other gamblers…