EU leaders agree to ban export of Russian oil to the bloc – EU’s Michel
BRUSSELS – EU leaders agreed on Monday to ban the export of Russian oil to the 27-nation bloc, EU Council President Charles Michel said. “This …
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CRUDE FLIP-FLOP: Biden’s Energy Sec Now Open To Oil Ban, But Will It Actually Lower Gas Prices?
CRUDE FLIP-FLOP: Biden’s Energy Sec Now Open To Oil Ban, But Will It Actually Lower Gas Prices? Thomas Catenacci on May 25, 2022 The Biden …
Swiss shoppers to decide if Migros stores end founder’s alcohol ban
ZURICH – Swiss supermarket chain Migros, whose health-conscious founder banned alcohol sales when he set up the business in the 1920s, could soon sell wine, …
Oklahoma Moves To Ban Most Abortions For The Second Time In Five Weeks
Oklahoma Moves To Ban Most Abortions For The Second Time In Five Weeks Laurel Duggan on May 20, 2022 Oklahoma legislators passed a bill banning …
Court puts sales ban on Ford’s internet-linked cars in Germany in patent dispute
BERLIN – A German court has put a nation-wide sales and production ban on Ford cars able to establish internet connection, it said, as part …
The Ritacco Effect? New Jersey Lawmaker Seeks to Ban Naming of Public Places After Living Politicians
With an effort by New Jersey’s left to name buildings and roads after now-deposed Democrat state Senator Steve Sweeney, one GOP lawmaker is saying enough …
Indonesia to lift palm oil export ban from Monday -president
JAKARTA – Indonesia will lift its palm oil export ban from Monday, May 23, following improvements in the domestic cooking oil supply situation, President Joko …
South Carolina governor signs transgender sports ban
By Maria Caspani (Reuters) – South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster this week signed a bill banning transgender athletes from playing school sports that match their …
Russian parliament to consider ban on exchanging Ukrainian Azov prisoners
(Reuters) -Russia’s parliament will consider banning the exchange of Russian prisoners of war for captured members of Ukraine’s Azov Regiment, the speaker said on Tuesday, …
Why Indonesia’s palm oil export ban has not cooled cooking oil prices
By Bernadette Christina and Fransiska Nangoy (Reuters) – Indonesia, the world’s biggest palm oil exporter, has since April 28 halted shipments of the edible oil …
NJ Lawmakers Seek to Ban Gender Orientation Therapy That Claims to Reverse Preference
TRENTON, NJ – A group of New Jersey lawmakers have introduced a bill that prohibits controversial therapy that has been outlawed in many parts of …
Hungary says its backing of EU’s Russia oil ban hinges on hundreds of millions of dollars
By Krisztina Than and Marek Strzelecki BUDAPEST -Hungary upped the stakes in talks about European Union oil sanctions on Wednesday, saying a deal was out …
Alabama ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth takes effect
(Reuters) – An Alabama law that makes it a felony to provide gender-affirming medical treatment to transgender youth went into effect on Sunday while a …
New Jersey Lawmakers Violate Styrofoam Cup Ban on Second Day of New Law
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey’s plastic bag and styrofoam ban went into effect on Tuesday. Few at the Statehouse, the state capitol building where lawmakers …
Exclusive-Moldova opposition figure plans to violate war symbol ban at May 9 march
By Peter Graff CHISINAU – One of the leading figures in Moldova’s opposition said on Friday he plans to violate a ban on pro-Russian war …
‘We Will Be Harming Ourselves’: Europe Unveils Russian Oil Ban, Signaling More Pain For Consumers
‘We Will Be Harming Ourselves’: Europe Unveils Russian Oil Ban, Signaling More Pain For Consumers Thomas Catenacci on May 4, 2022 The head of the …
New Jersey Paper and Plastic Bag Ban Starts Today
TRENTON, NJ – If you’re tired of sucking your drink from a withering paper straw from a super-sized plastic container or bottle, buckle up New …
EU to ban three Russian state-owned broadcasters – von der Leyen
STRASBOURG – The European Union will ban three Russian state-owned broadcasters as part of a sixth sanctions package over Moscow’s war in Ukraine, the bloc’s …
DeSantis Supports Ban On Child Sex Change Operations In Florida
DeSantis Supports Ban On Child Sex Change Operations In Florida Laurel Duggan on May 2, 2022 Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he would support …
Facebook’s Meta makes court appeal over ban for ‘extremist activities’ in Russia – Ifax
(Reuters) – Meta Platforms Inc has appealed to a Moscow court against a ban imposed on some of its activities in Russia due to “extremism”, …
Georgia becomes latest U.S. state to ban ‘divisive’ concepts in teaching about race
By Sharon Bernstein (Reuters) – Georgia on Thursday joined a growing number of Republican-led U.S. states to ban schools from teaching “divisive” academic concepts about …
Oklahoma Senate passes near-total abortion ban, would take immediate effect with governor’s signature
(Reuters) – Oklahoma’s Senate on Thursday passed a ban on all abortions, except in cases of medical emergency, rape or incest, that would take effect …
Canadian Conservative front-runner would ban a central bank digital currency
By Steve Scherer and Julie Gordon OTTAWA – The front-runner to become the next leader of Canada’s opposition Conservatives said on Thursday he would ban …
U.S. FDA moves forward with proposal to ban menthol cigarettes
(Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday issued a long-awaited proposal to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, in a major victory …
Indonesia export ban traps 290,000 T of palm oil shipments for India -trade
By Rajendra Jadhav MUMBAI – Indonesia’s wider palm oil export ban has trapped at least 290,000 tonnes of the edible oil meant to be headed …
New York Couple Gets Lifetime Ban for Using Fake COVID-19 IDs to See Buffalo Bills Playoff Game
BUFFALO, NY – The Buffalo Bills defeated the New England Patriots 47-17 on January 15th to advance to the AFC Divisional round against the Kansas …
‘Elon, There Are Rules’: EU Commissioner Warns Of Possible Ban
‘Elon, There Are Rules’: EU Commissioner Warns Of Possible Ban Harold Hutchison on April 27, 2022 A high-ranking European Union regulator warned Elon Musk that …
Indonesia’s palm oil export ban leaves global buyers with no plan B
By Rajendra Jadhav MUMBAI – Global edible oil consumers have no option but to pay top dollar for supplies after Indonesia’s surprise palm oil export …
Group Advocating for New Jersey Clat Declawing Ban Celebrates Maryland Ban
TRENTON, NJ – A group that is pushing New Jersey lawmakers to ban the declawing of cats in the Garden State, today celebrated the landmark …
Maryland’s Cat Declawing Ban Celebrated by Alley Cat Allies
BETHESDA, Md., April 21, 2022 — Alley Cat Allies President and Founder Becky Robinson praised Maryland for banning the declawing of cats through a bill …
Big Tech Giant That Lobbied Against Slave Labor Ban Commits To A ‘Racial Equity’ Audit
Big Tech Giant That Lobbied Against Slave Labor Ban Commits To A ‘Racial Equity’ Audit Harry Wilmerding on April 21, 2022 Apple confirmed Wednesday that …
Russia set to ban sharing of ‘banking secrets’ overseas
(Reuters) – Russia’s lower house of parliament has approved a draft bill that would ban Russian banks from sharing “banking secrets” with foreigners, the State …
EU works to cut cost of Russia oil ban to win over sceptics – source
By Francesco Guarascio BRUSSELS – The European Commission is working to speed up the availability of alternative energy supplies to try to cut the cost …
Florida governor signs 15-week abortion ban into law
By Gabriella Borter (Reuters) – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed into law a ban on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, a restriction …
U.S. pushes U.N. to cut N.Korea oil imports, ban tobacco, blacklist Lazarus hackers
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS – The United States is pushing the U.N. Security Council to further sanction North Korea over its renewed ballistic missile …
GOP Lawmaker Claims School Officials In His State Found A Loophole In The Ban On CRT
GOP Lawmaker Claims School Officials In His State Found A Loophole In The Ban On CRT Kendall Tietz on April 11, 2022 An Oklahoma state …
India’s Amul dairy says bracing for sales disruption due to straws ban
By Aditya Kalra NEW DELHI – India’s $8 billion Amul dairy group said on Monday it is bracing for disruptions and higher input costs for …
Idaho’s top court temporarily blocks six-week abortion ban
By Nate Raymond (Reuters) – Idaho’s top court on Friday temporarily blocked a recently enacted six-week abortion ban from taking effect which is modeled on …
German coal importers expect a brief spike in prices on EU ban
FRANKFURT – A European Union embargo on Russian coal imports will push up prices in the short term before alternative supplies become available to steady …
New Jersey Consumers Left Holding the Bag, Corrado says of Murphy’s Plastic Bag Ban
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy implemented a statewide plastic straw ban last year. This year, he’s banning plastic bags from supermarkets, but …
Democratic Kentucky Governor Refuses To Ban Males From Women’s Sports
Democratic Kentucky Governor Refuses To Ban Males From Women’s Sports Laurel Duggan on April 7, 2022 Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed legislation Wednesday that …
Democrat Who Proposed Fracking Ban Says Energy Companies Aren’t Producing Enough
Democrat Who Proposed Fracking Ban Says Energy Companies Aren’t Producing Enough Thomas Catenacci on April 6, 2022 Democratic Illinois Rep. Jan Schakowsky accused Big Oil …
Oklahoma Moves To Ban Nearly All Abortions
Oklahoma Moves To Ban Nearly All Abortions Laurel Duggan on April 6, 2022 The Oklahoma legislature passed a bill Tuesday that would ban abortions statewide …
Kentucky Governor Beshear vetoes transgender sports ban
(Reuters) – Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear on Wednesday vetoed a bill passed by the state’s Republican-dominated legislature that would have banned transgender girls from participating …
U.S. may weigh up exemptions to ban on financing fossil fuel projects abroad-official
By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON – The Biden administration may soon consider calls for exemptions to a ban on financing of new carbon-intensive fossil fuel projects …
Ukraine asks EU, British, Japanese and U.S. central banks to ban rouble transactions
(Reuters) – The governor of Ukraine’s central bank urged the central banks of the European Union, the United States, Japan and Britain to ban transactions …
Russia to ban sunflower seed exports, impose quota on sunoil
(Reuters) – Russia will ban exports of sunflower seeds from Friday until the end of August and impose an export quota on sunflower oil to …
Planned Parenthood asks Idaho top court to block six-week abortion ban
By Nate Raymond (Reuters) – Planned Parenthood on Wednesday asked Idaho’s top court to declare that a recently enacted six-week abortion ban modeled on a …
Japan to ban Russia-bound exports of luxury cars, goods from April 5
By Kantaro Komiya TOKYO -Japan will ban the export of high-end cars and other luxury goods to Russia in its latest response to the Russian …
Afghanistan’s Taliban ban women from flying without male chaperone – sources
KABUL – The Taliban have told airlines in Afghanistan that women cannot board domestic or international flights without a male chaperone, two sources told Reuters …