PARIS, Dec 31 (Reuters) - France plans to ban children under 15 from social media sites and to prohibit mobile phones in high schools from September 2026, local media reported on Wednesday, moves that ...

Ruling cites landmark 2022 Supreme Court decision on firearm regulation Restriction applied to about 95% of state's population Dissenting judge argues California's restrictions comply with Supreme ...

A federal appeals court ruled Friday that California’s open carry ban in most parts of the state infringes on the constitutional right to keep and bear arms. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ...

California shoppers will have one less decision to make at the checkout counter as of Jan. 1, as the state enacts a ban on all single-use plastic bags at the point of sale. The new policy closes a ...

French lawmakers are expected next month to discuss a ban on social media for children. In his New Year’s Eve address, the French president restated his support for restricting their access. By ...

You won’t be hearing that common question at California grocery stores any more starting Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. That’s when a new statewide ban on plastic bags goes into effect. Senate Bill 1053, ...

Americans in five states who receive government assistance to buy groceries will face new limits starting Thursday on what foods they can purchase with those benefits. The changes are part of a ...

After the country barred children under 16 from using social media, many parents have been asking whether similarly tough action is needed in their own countries. By Adam Satariano and Lynsey Chutel ...

It comes amid new restrictions on H1-B visas that took effect Monday. Individuals from seven countries will not be able to travel to the United States starting Thursday, according to updated CBP ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. In a 2-1 opinion supported by two judges appointed by President Trump, a federal appeals court ruled that ...

A federal judge has temporarily paused West Virginia’s ban on artificial dyes in foods before it can take effect, granting a request from an additive industry group. U.S. District Judge Irene Berger ...

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