Belarus Bans Most Citizens from Going Abroad
Belarus has temporarily banned most of its citizens from leaving, including many foreign residency permit holders. From a report: There are some exceptions, such as for Belarusian civil servants on official trips and state transport staff. The State.....»»
Greener and more "walkable" urban areas encourage physical activity
Urban areas with more "walkable" and greener environments favor the practice of physical activity among citizens. This is the result of a study conducted by researchers from the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology (ICTA-UAB) of the Univ.....»»
US likely to expand tech export bans on China, but experts warn implications
A Reuters exclusive report quoted sources saying the Biden administration plans will broaden export curbs on US semiconductors used for artificial intelligence and chipmaking equipment in new regulations in October. It is evident that what used to be.....»»
Brazil bans sales of iPhones without USB power adapters
Apple says it will appeal against Brazil's ban on the sale of iPhones that do not come with adapters......»»
Study finds there is no silver bullet for strengthening regional propensity to start a business
Successful start-up ecosystems are characterized by good transport and telecommunications infrastructure, a high population density, a high proportion of foreign citizens, and numerous qualified employees. IfM Bonn researchers found this and publishe.....»»
Tesla seeks to overturn Louisiana ban on direct car sales
The case is the latest battle to reverse direct sales bans in some states against Tesla, which bypassed traditional car dealerships......»»
TikTok bans influencers from creating paid political ads
TikTok is rolling out a new Election Center as part of its strategy to fight election misinformation. It also prohibits paid political content from creators......»»
Taiwan IC design service companies expect limited impact from new US export bans on China
Taiwan-based ASIC and SoC design service providers, with many engaged in the development of China's homegrown chips and processors, expect limited impacts from tougher US controls of semiconductor tech exports to China......»»
As Big Tech grapples with caste-based discrimination, Apple explicitly bans it
Workers allege that casteism influences how companies hire and promote talent. Enlarge (credit: INDRANIL MUKHERJEE / Contributor | AFP via Getty Images) To help combat caste-based discrimination, the Indian government saves sp.....»»
Handheld cellphone bans may correlate with lower distracted-driving fatalities, report says
While states that ban the use of handheld devices while driving typically have lower traffic fatality rates, researchers say other factors might influence the data......»»
400 million voting records show persistent gaps in voter turnout by race, age, and political affiliation
A new study from BYU and the University of Virginia analyzed 400 million voter records from elections in 2014 and 2016 and found that minority citizens, young people, and those who support the Democratic Party are much less likely to vote than whites.....»»
Government-imposed internet shutdowns impacted 1.9 billion people in first half of 2022
Internet shutdowns by governments across the world impacted 1.89 billion citizens globally in the first half of 2022, a 22% increase when compared with the second half of 2021.A recent report compiled by VPN service provider Surfshark found there.....»»
Valve Bans Game Awards and Review Scores From Steam Listing Visuals
Developers will no longer be allowed to prioritize their games' various accolades in primary listing visuals. The post Valve Bans Game Awards and Review Scores From Steam Listing Visuals appeared first on ExtremeTe.....»»
Scientists Discover Space Travel Accelerates Aging
Researchers are aiming to crack the mystery of bone loss in astronauts by analyzing the innards of a set of citizens that have gone to and returned from space. Resea.....»»
US Senate passes CHIPS Act 2022, bans recipients from expanding advanced chip capacity in specific countries
The Senate on July 27 passed CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, bipartisan legislation in a vote of 64-33. A total of US$52.7 billion will be spent as a 5-year incentive for developing domestic semiconductor manufacturing capabilities and other programs......»»
Brexit built borders inside British-European families, new report found
From joining different queues at airport security to holding different immigration status in their country of residence, the shift from a common status as EU citizens to family members having different rights to residence has evoked strong emotions......»»
Apple highlights Sales Tax Holiday sales in nine U.S. states
Apple customers in nine U.S. states can take advantage of sales tax holidays in July and August to save money on Macs, iPads, and accessories.Occurring in the summer, the sales tax holidays are designed to encourage citizens of each state to make pur.....»»
Minecraft Bans NFTs and Blockchain Technologies
Developer Mojang has clarified its position on NFTs, and it's not good news for anyone who was hoping to inject crypto scarcity into the block-based world. Mojang says NFTs will not be supported in Minecraft. The.....»»
A reminder from the Jan. 6 investigation: Deleting a text may not mean it"s gone forever.
When you delete a text message, is it truly gone forever? Given America's willingness to spy on its citizens, simple common sense would suggest that no they're not gone forever, and law enforcement agencies can use inexpensive consumer-grade software.....»»
Gender-Affirming Care Improves Mental Health—and May Save Lives
Scores of bills in US states aim to block medical treatments for trans youth. But research shows that these bans could have dire consequences......»»
Bungie sues serial Destiny 2 cheater who threatened employees
Leone allegedly evaded 13 account bans, told company to "keep your doors locked." Enlarge / Artist's conception of Leone dodging yet another account ban. When it comes to players cheating in online games, a permanent ban is u.....»»