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China bans Tesla-style doors because they’re a public safety hazard
China has become the first nation to outlaw the Tesla-style concealed door handle. Demanded by Elon Musk against the safety concerns of…
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Governments around the world are considering bans on Grok’s app over AI sexual image scandal
As concerns grow over Grok’s ability to generate sexually explicit content without the subject’s consent, a number of countries are…
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Europe slams U.S. visa bans for targeting allies over ‘censorship’
The European Union, France, and Germany condemned U.S. visa bans on five Europeans combating online hate and disinformation on Wednesday,…
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FCC bans new foreign-made drones over national security concerns
The Federal Communications Commission on Monday said it would ban new foreign-made drones, a move that will keep new Chinese-made drones…
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Elon Musk's X bans European Commission from making ads after €120m fine
Laura CressTechnology reporter X has blocked the European Commission from making adverts on its platform - a move which comes a few days…
Culture
AliExpress bans Chinese sex doll seller after Reuters examination
Alibaba’s AliExpress said that it has banned a China-based seller of childlike sex dolls from its marketplace after a Reuters examination…
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Backlash over dead cat turns into movement to allow local bans of self-driving cars
Autonomous vehicle company Waymo is in hot water after one of its self-driving taxis ran over a beloved San Francisco bodega cat. Source…
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China bans foreign AI chips from state-funded data centres: sources
The Chinese government has issued guidance requiring new data centre projects that have received any state funds to only use…
Fashion
Shein bans sex dolls after France outrage over ‘childlike’ ones
ASIAN e-commerce giant Shein said on Monday it was banning sex dolls from sale on its sites globally after French authorities condemned it…
Business
Terrassa: Catalonian town bans black cat adoptions during Halloween
The Spanish town of Terrassa in north-eastern Catalonia has temporarily banned the adoption of black cats from animal shelters to prevent…
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Reform UK Nottinghamshire council leader bans local newspaper's reporters
Anna WhittakerPolitical reporter, BBC Nottingham The Reform UK leader of Nottinghamshire County Council has banned a local newspaper from…
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Trump Bans Flag Burning in Direct Threat to First Amendment
“I write out of deep concern over the dramatic rise of antisemitism in France and the lack of sufficient action by your government to…
Lifestyle
Pub and travel bans proposed in sentencing overhaul
People convicted of crimes in England and Wales could find themselves barred from going to pubs, concerts and sports matches under changes…
Business
Anger and confusion as Meta overturns more Instagram account bans
Graham Fraser Technology Reporter Instagram users have told the BBC of their confusion, fear and anger after having their accounts…
Business
Millions face hosepipe bans as UK heatwave reaches 34.7C
Simon King Lead Weather Presenter Heat health alerts have been upgraded to amber for southern England, the Midlands and East of England as…
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Thanks to bans and fees, there are fewer plastic bags littering beaches
It turns out eliminating the “paper or plastic” question through plastic bag regulation is effectively reducing the number of bags found…
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Trump Bans International Students at Harvard in Horrifying Move
It’s a major boon for the Chinese electric vehicle company, which only began selling cars in Norway and the Netherlands in late 2022. But…
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‘My library of Alexandria has been burned down’: Pinterest users are fuming over sudden bans
Pinterest fans are nothing if not loyal. Many have spent years—sometimes decades—carefully curating boards filled with wedding…
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A cult clothier and iconic publishing house join forces to fight book bans
Reading just got a whole lot cooler. Online Ceramics, a cult East L.A. clothing brand that makes hand-dyed apparel for artists like the…
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China bans ‘smart’ and ‘autonomous’ driving terms from vehicle ads
China is banning automakers from using the terms “smart driving” and “autonomous driving” when they advertise driving assistance features,…
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Leave phone bans to head teachers, children's commissioner says
Banning phones in schools should be a decision for head teachers and not "imposed nationally by the government", England's children's…
Culture
Jannik Sinner: Doping ban's timing perfect for him - Liam Broady
Britain's Liam Broady believes Jannik Sinner's three-month ban for doping has been timed to impact the world number one's career "as…
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Julianne Moore in ‘Great Shock’ After Donald Trump Bans Her Children’s Book ‘Freckleface Strawberry’ From Schools: ‘I Can’t Help But Wonder What Is So Controversial’
The Trump Administration has banned Julianne Moore‘s 2007 children’s book “Freckleface Strawberry” from schools operated by the Department…
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Trump's Wrath Falls on Associated Press as President Indefinitely Bans Wire Service from White House for Refusing to Accept Gulf of America
The Donald Trump administration on Friday imposed an indefinite ban on the Associated Press from the White House due to the wire service's…