New Jersey, Mikie Sherrill on Notice: Bondi orders crackdown on violations of parents’ rights in schools
TRENTON, NJ– Last week, Mikie Sherrill, a New Jersey congresswoman running for governor of New Jersey said she would not allow parents to opt their children out of controversial sexual education and…
Apple, China met to discuss Beijing’s crackdown on western apps- WSJ
(Reuters) -Apple staff met with Chinese officials in recent months to discuss concerns over new rules that will restrict the U.S. tech giant from offering many foreign apps currently available on its…
Bolivia hardens tone on cocaine ‘mega labs’, signaling crackdown
By Monica Machicao LA PAZ (Reuters) – In a break with the past, Bolivia’s government has acknowledged that the country is becoming a production hub for cocaine rather than a mere transport…
‘Tightening Every Screw’: Biden EPA’s Review Of Ozone Rules Signals Potential Crackdown On US Energy, Experts Say
‘Tightening Every Screw’: Biden EPA’s Review Of Ozone Rules Signals Potential Crackdown On US Energy, Experts Say Nick Pope on August 24, 2023 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Monday that it…
NY Fed defends cutoff of Puerto Rican bank after Venezuela-linked crackdown
By Luc Cohen NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Federal Reserve Bank of New York on Wednesday defended its plan to cut off a Puerto Rican lender’s access to the U.S. central banking…
Netflix signups remain high, fueled by password-sharing crackdown – data
(Reuters) -Signups for Netflix in the United States remain elevated despite a fall from June’s record high after the video-streaming pioneer’s crackdown on shared passwords came into effect in May, according to…
New Jersey Police Announce Statewide Driving Crackdown
From August 16th to September 4th, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will partner with law enforcement agencies across New Jersey and the country for the 2023 “Drive Sober or Get Pulled…
Chinese healthcare stocks hit by stepped up anti-graft crackdown
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – A year-long slump in China’s healthcare stocks has accelerated this week as an anti-corruption campaign gathers pace, threatening the sales of some drug makers and medical equipment producers. The…
Finance firms’ return-to-office crackdown could backfire – study
By Lananh Nguyen NEW YORK (Reuters) – Financial firms that enforce strict return-to-office mandates could drive employees to leave, according to a study published Tuesday by accounting firm Deloitte. Of 700 financial…
Migrants Bound For US Are Pouring Into Mexico While Biden Takes Victory Lap On Immigration Crackdown
Migrants Bound For US Are Pouring Into Mexico While Biden Takes Victory Lap On Immigration Crackdown Jake Smith on July 29, 2023 The number of migrants apprehended at the U.S. southern border…
Puerto Rican bank sues NY Fed for suspending account in Venezuela-linked crackdown
By Luc Cohen NEW YORK (Reuters) – The New York Federal Reserve was sued on Tuesday by a Puerto Rican bank that said its access to the U.S. central banking system could…
Blue-City Mayor Drawing Election Challengers As Voters Seek Crackdown On Drugs, Crime
Blue-City Mayor Drawing Election Challengers As Voters Seek Crackdown On Drugs, Crime Brandon Poulter on July 24, 2023 Democratic San Francisco mayor London Breed is facing multiple challengers due to retail crime…
62 arrested in Europol-Interpol human trafficking crackdown
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – Law enforcement from five countries have disrupted an intercontinental criminal network that was smuggling migrants from Cuba to the European Union, with the move leading to the arrest of…
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Opportunity For Censorship’: Missouri AG Hints At Possible Antitrust Crackdown On Zuckerberg’s Threads App
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Opportunity For Censorship’: Missouri AG Hints At Possible Antitrust Crackdown On Zuckerberg’s Threads App Katelynn Richardson on July 20, 2023 Republican Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey sent a letter to Meta…
Biden Official Behind Gas Stove Crackdown Admits She Has No Clue What It Takes To Install An Electric Stove
Biden Official Behind Gas Stove Crackdown Admits She Has No Clue What It Takes To Install An Electric Stove Arjun Singh on July 18, 2023 A senior Biden administration official responsible for…
Netanyahu vows crackdown on military no-shows in judicial protest
By Dan Williams JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged to crack down on Monday against threatened no-shows for military reserve duty by opponents of his judicial overhaul plan, saying…
Speeders Beware: New Jersey Announces Traffic Safety Crackdown
TRENTON – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, in collaboration with the Division of Highway Traffic Safety (HTS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, is launching a joint effort with…
Alibaba’s Ele.me platform signs wages, safety contracts as tech crackdown ends – media
BEIJING (Reuters) – Alibaba’s Ele.me on Thursday became China’s first delivery platform to sign collective contracts on wages and labour safety with its staff, official media reported, as Beijing signals an end…
Multiple people charged in Newark crime crackdown
NEWARK, NJ – Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé recently announced several arrests stemming from the Newark Police Division’s Summer Crime Reduction Initiative in June. Among those apprehended include Lloyde Darby, charged with…
Catholic clergy report surveillance, beatings amid Nicaragua’s crackdown
By David Alire Garcia MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – The police showed up two days after a Catholic clergyman at a church near the Nicaraguan capital Managua delivered a Sunday sermon in May…
O’Scanlon Introduces Legislation to Crackdown on Underage Alcohol and Cannabis Use
Sen. O'Scanlon introduced a bill that would reinstate penalties for underage possession and consumption of alcohol and cannabis.…
Ahead of Modi visit, journalists’ group urges US to press India on media crackdown
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Committee to Protect Journalists on Wednesday called on the U.S. government to urge India to end a media crackdown and release six detained journalists. A statement from CPJ…
Netflix sign-ups jump as U.S. password sharing crackdown kicks off – data
(Reuters) – Daily U.S. sign-ups for Netflix have jumped in the first few days after the streaming giant’s password-sharing crackdown came into effect on May 23, data from research firm Antenna showed.…
Surgeon General Urges Crackdown On Social Media To Protect Kids: ‘Profound Risk Of Harm’
Surgeon General Urges Crackdown On Social Media To Protect Kids: ‘Profound Risk Of Harm’ Laurel Duggan on May 23, 2023 U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called for policymakers to crack down on…
Abbott Calls For Crackdown On Stash Houses, Human Smuggling In Border Statement
Abbott Calls For Crackdown On Stash Houses, Human Smuggling In Border Statement Harold Hutchison on May 19, 2023 Republican Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas said Friday that he wanted the state Legislature…
US Calls For Crackdown On ‘Ghost’ Ships Carrying Sanctioned Oil
US Calls For Crackdown On ‘Ghost’ Ships Carrying Sanctioned Oil John Hugh DeMastri on May 18, 2023 The U.S., alongside the U.K., Denmark and others, called for increased scrutiny of oil transfers…
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