Oct 04 2024
Cell phones, smart watches, and tablets are now off-limits for students in Dutch primary and secondary schools. The Dutch government describes these gadgets as a “distraction” that impacts both academic performance and social interactions. AMSTERDAM: Schools in the Netherlands have […]
The oversight board, which advises Meta, suggested lifting the ban on ‘shaheed’ after a year-long review after they found that the ban was too broad and ended up unfairly limiting what millions of users could say. Meta has decided to […]
Elon Musk, the outspoken CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has recently caused a stir in the tech world by threatening to ban Apple devices from his companies over Apple’s integration of ChatGPT, an AI language model similar to the one […]
Qatar will ban individuals from leaving the country if they have numerous unpaid traffic fines. This restriction will be enforced starting September 1 and is one of several traffic regulations established by the Ministry of Interior. The Ministry of Interior […]
New York City: Laundry and dishwasher detergent pods containing polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) are adding to the plastic pollution problem in waterways across the US. In response to this environmental concern, New York City is considering regulations to restrict the sale […]
Florida, USA, is currently working on a law that would stop children under 16 from using social media platforms. The idea behind this law is to protect young people from potential dangers like cyberbullying and exposure to inappropriate content. Supporters […]
Ajman: Ajman Municipality has made a significant move toward a greener environment by announcing a ban on single-use plastic bags. This decision reflects the municipality’s dedication to reducing plastic pollution and fostering a more sustainable community. Starting in the upcoming […]
London: European Union lawmakers have reached a political agreement on stricter CO2 emission performance standards for new cars and vans to move towards zero-emission mobility. The legislation will effectively ban the production of new combustion engine cars and vans from 2035, […]
Los Angeles: California regulators have voted to approve a first-of-its-kind rule that would ban the sales of new gas-powered cars by 2035. California Governor Gavin Newsom proposed the 2035 ban two years ago with an executive order that directed California […]
Twitter said Wednesday it was expanding its definition of hateful content to ban language which “dehumanizes” people on the basis of race, ethnicity or national origin. The move announced by the messaging platform is the latest to refine its definition […]
YouTube stopped One America News Network, one of US President Donald Trump’s favored channels, from posting new videos for a week for falsely claiming Covid-19 has a cure, the social media network said Tuesday. The popular Google-owned site also temporarily […]
