Tag: Ban
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PM Sunak Proposes Total Cigarette Ban
UK Prime Minister Aims to Curb Youth Smoking In a determined effort to combat the pervasive issue of smoking, the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has made the eradication of this harmful habit a top priority. On Wednesday, Sunak unveiled a proposal that seeks to ban the sale of cigarettes to individuals under a…
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ACLU challenges Tennessee city’s ban on drag performances with federal lawsuit
Tennessee ACLU Challenges Drag Show Ordinance in Federal Lawsuit The American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee has taken legal action against a Tennessee city for passing an ordinance restricting drag shows on public property. This move is part of an ongoing debate over LGBTQ+ rights in the state. The ACLU’s lawsuit is aimed at combating…
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Swedish capital to ban gasoline-fueled cars from downtown neighborhood
Stockholm Plans to Ban Gasoline and Diesel Cars in 2025 Get ready for a big change in downtown Stockholm! Starting in 2025, gasoline and diesel cars won’t be allowed in a special area of the city. It’s a move to make the city cleaner and quieter. Lars Strömgren, a city council member, says this is…
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Blue city drug haven – home to the infamous Kensington – passes bill to ban supervised drug sites
Philadelphia Council Passes Bill Restricting Supervised Drug Sites In a decisive move on Thursday afternoon, the Philadelphia City Council voted 13-1 in favor of a bill aimed at limiting the establishment of supervised drug consumption sites across the city. The legislation is now awaiting Mayor Jim Kenney’s signature for final approval. This bill, if enacted,…
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Maryland to end ban on broadcasting court audio recordings starting Jan. 1
Ban on Broadcasting Court Audio Recordings in Maryland to End on January 1 Starting January 1, 2024, a long-standing ban on broadcasting court audio recordings in Maryland will finally come to an end. This decision was made by the Maryland Supreme Court during a meeting held on a recent Tuesday. In the past, the public…
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UK will ban American XL Bully dogs after series of recent attacks
UK Plans to Ban American XL Bully Dogs After Recent Attacks In response to mounting concerns over a series of recent dog attacks, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced plans to ban American XL Bully dogs in the United Kingdom. These decisions come in the wake of a public outcry, with one attack causing…
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I’m a dog bite expert – here are five most dangerous breeds and why XL Bully ban won’t stop maulings
Dangerous Dogs: Expert Warns Banning XL Bully Dogs Won’t Solve the Problem Recent dog attacks have sparked calls for a ban on XL Bully dogs in the UK. Home Secretary Suella Braverman has voiced her concerns, but leading dog bite expert James McNally, known as ‘The Dog Bite Solicitor,’ believes the issue goes beyond a…
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California city votes to ban universal COVID-19 mask and vaccine mandates
Huntington Beach, California, Votes to Lift COVID-19 Mask and Vaccine Mandates In a recent decision, the City of Huntington Beach, California, has chosen to remove universal mask and vaccine mandates for COVID-19. The proposal was put forward by Mayor Pro Tem Gracey Van Der Mark and was featured on the city’s Tuesday agenda. Van Der…
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Portland City Council in Oregon votes to ban open drug use, but with one catch
The City of Portland, Oregon, on Wednesday voted to ban the use of hard drugs like fentanyl, heroin and methamphetamine on public property. The emergency ordinance, approved 5-0 by the City Council, adds criminal penalties to using drugs in public. Tents and a wheelchair cover a sidewalk in downtown Portland, Ore., Feb. 17, 2023. (Hannah…