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.....»»
Gurman: Apple exploring future wearable ideas including AirPods with cameras, smart glasses
In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Mark Gurman writes that Apple is exploring various form factors for future wearable products. That includes smart glasses similar to the Amazon Echo Frames or the Meta Ray-Bans, which offer some sm.....»»
Iran outlaws "unauthorized" VPN usage
The new ban adds to existing high censorship levels online that make the use of Iran VPNs vital to access the open internet. Here is what's at stake for citizens......»»
How a city is organized can create less-biased citizens
The city you live in could be making you, your family, and your friends more unconsciously racist. Or, your city might make you less racist. It depends on how populous, diverse, and segregated your city is, according to a new study that brings togeth.....»»
South Dakota tribe bans governor from reservation over US-Mexico border remarks
South Dakota tribe bans governor from reservation over US-Mexico border remarks.....»»
When Chinese citizens are surveyed anonymously, support for party and government plummets
Chinese citizens who rarely voice open criticism of their government reveal stronger negative views when they can answer questions anonymously, according to a new study published in The China Quarterly......»»
US defense and intelligence services are buying troves of data about Americans on the open market
US intelligence and defense organizations are perhaps operating outside mandates to spy on American citizens by buying a wealth of personal data harvested from smartphones through brokers, and a senator wants the practice stopped.The U.S. government.....»»
Apple is restoring Mac users that were banned after using Beeper on iPhone
Apple has started lifting iMessage bans on Mac users who previously lost access after granting access to Beeper, but it remains unclear why the bans were imposed in the first place.In mid-January, Apple began banning a handful of Mac owners from the.....»»
Tens of thousands of pregnancies from rape occurring in abortion-ban states
States with bans logged 10 or fewer legal abortions per month, despite rape exceptions. Enlarge / Pro-choice protesters march outside the Texas State Capitol on Sept. 1, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (credit: Getty Images | The Washing.....»»
Nigeria"s polluted economic hub Lagos bans styrofoam, plastics
Nigeria's Lagos State, which includes the country's sprawling economic capital of more than 20 million people, has announced a ban on styrofoam and single-use plastics to curb pollution......»»
Bill O’Reilly Is Furious As His Own Titles Get Removed After Supporting Florida Book Bans
Bill O’Reilly Is Furious As His Own Titles Get Removed After Supporting Florida Book Bans.....»»
Apple Watch ban: Here’s Apple’s full appeal of the ITC ruling
As reported on Tuesday, Apple has officially filed its appeal of the ITC’s ruling that bans it from selling the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 in the United States. In its appeal, Apple argues that the Federal Circuit should pause.....»»
Threads launched in EU countries; no Instagram account needed to browse
Social network Threads has now launched in EU countries, with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg noting that this now opens it up to an additional 448M people. The company first teased this last week. EU citizens will also be able to browse Threads without.....»»
Biases behind transgender athlete bans are deeply rooted
In 2023, 24 states had laws or regulations in place prohibiting transgender students from participating on public school athletic teams consistent with their gender identity. These bans mean that a person whose sex assigned at birth was male but who.....»»
Washington, D.C. police tell residents to buy AirTags as thieves target Canada Goose jackets
Last month, Washington, D.C. police gave some advice to citizens worried about car theft: buy an AirTag. Now, police are back with more advice for people concerned about thieves stealing their high-end Canada Goose jackets: . more….....»»
Report: Despite stronger fears of gun violence, California immigrants far less likely to own firearms than citizens
Among Latinos and Asians living in California, immigrants are less likely than citizens to own a firearm and more likely to report being afraid of becoming a victim of gun violence, according to a new study from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Rese.....»»
Thirty years of data show persistent organic pollutants remain a threat to marine biodiversity
A team of zoologists, environmental scientists, marine biologists and life scientists affiliated with several institutions in Ireland and the U.K. has found that despite international bans, persistent organic pollutants (POPs) continue to be both wid.....»»
Maldives to battle rising seas by building fortress islands
Rising sea levels threaten to swamp the Maldives and the Indian Ocean archipelago is already out of drinking water, but the new president says he has scrapped plans to relocate citizens......»»
Voters reject culture war tactics in school board elections
Diversity and inclusion programs, book bans, censorship and debates over school curricula are all signs that America's culture wars have moved into a new combat zone: school boards......»»
Cable lobby and Ted Cruz are disappointed as FCC bans digital discrimination
FCC will investigate ISP practices that discriminate by income level or race. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Yuichiro Chino) The Federal Communications Commission today approved rules that prohibit discrimination in acc.....»»
Apple admits discriminating against US citizens through PERM program; paying $25M
Apple has admitted to discriminating against US citizens and green card holders when hiring workers through Permanent Labor Certification Program (PERM). It has been fined $6.7M, and has agreed to pay a total of $18.25M to compensate those who wer.....»»