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Vermont Bill Would Ban Cell Phone Use By Under-21s
Vermont Sen. John Rodgers wants to ruin teenagers’ lives. The Democrat this week introduced a bill that would prohibit anyone under 21 from using or owning a cell phone. Citing distracted driving, bullying, […]
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Facebook Won’t Ban Lying Political Ads
Inundated with deceptive political ads on Facebook? That sounds like a you problem. The social network—standing firm on its policy that politicians are “exempt” from fact checking—encourages users to simply opt out of […]
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Facebook Bans ‘Misleading’ Deepfakes
Facebook is cracking down on deepfake videos and manipulated media ahead of the 2020 U.S. election. The social network will remove “misleading” content that has been edited or synthesized using artificial intelligence or […]
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Airbnb Bans ‘Party Houses’ Following Fatal Shooting
Airbnb is cracking down on unauthorized parties following a deadly shooting at a Halloween bash in a California rental home. Five people died after Thursday gunfire sent some 100 revelers running for their […]
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Instagram Cracks Down on Diet Products, Cosmetic Surgery
Instagram is finally taking a stand against the sale and promotion of weight-loss products and cosmetic procedures on its platform. Moving forward, posts peddling detox teas, diet pills, “appetite-suppressing” lollipops, and other bogus […]
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New York State to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes
New York is the second state to ban the sale of flavored electronic cigarettes. Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced an emergency executive action to fight youth vaping. “New York is confronting this crisis […]
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White House Bans Flavored E-Cigs Amidst Vaping Deaths
Donald Trump and the Federal Drug Administration have teamed up to fight youth e-cigarette use. The president this week announced plans to ban non-tobacco-flavored electronic cigarette products in what is perhaps his first […]
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Michigan First State to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes
Michigan is the first state to ban flavored nicotine vaping products. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday ordered the state Department of Health and Human Services to issue emergency rules to ban the sale […]
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Minneapolis Bans Construction of New Drive-Thrus
One of Minnesota’s Twin Cities just banned drive-thrus. The Minneapolis City Council has outlawed the construction of new drive-thru windows, in an effort to make air cleaner and roadways safer. Don’t worry—you can […]
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New Zealand Bans Single-Use Plastic Shopping Bags
New Zealand’s ban on single-use plastic shopping bags takes effect today. This is a step toward healthier oceans and “giving nature a hand,” according to Associate Environment Minister Eugenie Sage. “New Zealanders are […]
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