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Missouri Bans All Abortions Minutes After SCOTUS Ruling Overturning Roe
Missouri became the first state to invoke its trigger law banning all abortions in the state, except for in cases of medical emergencies.
FDA Juul Ban Explained—Why Biden Admin Has Outlawed the E-Cigarettes
The FDA has cleared the way for Juul's biggest rivals to keep tobacco-flavored e-cigarettes on the market, but a similar approval might not happen for Juul.
Biden Wouldn't Back Trudeau-Style Handgun Ban in U.S.: White House
The White House said it would "leave it up to other countries to set their policy on gun ownership" but that the U.S. would not introduce a handgun ban.
Donald Trump Rejoining Twitter Could Hurt Republicans in Midterms
"If [Trump] were to reengage on Twitter, the potential for messy, undisciplined primaries increases dramatically," GOP strategist Alex Patton told Newsweek.
Taliban Announces Countrywide TikTok Ban Due to 'Immoral' Effects on Youth
The South Korean multiplayer battle video game PUBG, which is short for PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, was also banned.
Precious Metal Values are Raising Battery Prices and Slowing EV Uptake
The shortage of lithium supplies and the instability of the nickel market is showing up in the cost of EV battery cells.
Protests Erupt After Hotel Owner Bans Native Americans: Video
After Connie Uhre claimed she would no longer allow Native American guests at her hotel, protests erupted around the city.
Deutsche Bank CEO Warns Against Cutting off Russian Gas
An "inevitable" recession would follow a ban on Russian gas imports, Sewing said.
Russian, Belarus Swimmers Banned From World Championships Over Ukraine War
"FINA maintains its strongest condemnation of the Russian invasion of Ukraine," the sporting organization stated.
White House Says GOP Using Students as 'Pawns' With 'Don't Say Gay' Bill
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis threw his support behind the bill on Monday, saying it would be "entirely inappropriate" for teachers to discuss gender identity.
Conservative Student Calls CRT Class 'Most Impactful' Course She's Taken
Second-year law student Brittany Murphee warned that banning CRT "declares that Mississippians are structured in hate and rooted in a great deal of ignorance."
Art Spiegelman Warns Holocaust Stories in Schools to Be Targeted After CRT
"I think of [the ban of his book 'Maus'] as a harbinger of things to come," the author and illustrator said.
Pulitzer-Winning Graphic Novel 'Maus' Banned by Tennessee School Board
The Holocaust survivor-themed graphic novel was banned over concerns about "naked pictures" and language like "God Damn."
YouTube Bans Dan Bongino for COVID Claims After Saying He'd Leave Site
YouTube says the conservative commentator tried to circumvent its one-week ban on his content, but Bongino disputes their version of events.
Could West Virginia's Potential Ban on Mask Mandates in Schools Be Blocked?
Robert Bastress told Newsweek that even West Virginia's "fairly conservative" Supreme Court "would seriously question" the constitutionality of HB 4071.
California State Sen. Pulls Bill Banning Surgeries on Intersex Children
"I'm not giving up, and I stand in solidarity with the intersex community in its fight for bodily autonomy, dignity and choice," Scott Wiener said.
Why You Shouldn't Use the 'Fortnite' Glitch to Get Frozen Peely Early
A new glitch has been discovered in "Fortnite" that allows you to unlock the frozen Polar Peely outfit early. Here is why you shouldn't use this exploit.
U.S. Bans Imports From Region in China Unless Produced Without Forced Labor
The Senate approved a bill banning imports from China's Xinjiang region in a move to hold China accountable for alleged human rights abuses against Uyghurs.
Canada Moves To End Ban On Gay Men Donating Blood After 30 Years
The outright lifetime ban was implemented in 1992 after thousands of Canadians became infected with HIV after being exposed to contaminated blood products.
Facebook Announces Ban of Any Page of Businesses Controlled by Myanmar Army
Facebook is banning pages representing businesses controlled by Myanmar's military, a day after a $150 billion lawsuit was filed against the company.
Rittenhouse Judge Bans MSNBC From Courthouse Over Allegations
MSNBC has denied any knowledge of the individual claiming to be a reporter with the network who is accused of attempting to photograph jurors.
Everything You Need to Know About Donald Trump's New Social Media Platform
The former president claims his social media platform will "stand up to the tyranny of Big Tech."
Vietnamese City Ends COVID Lockdown, Public Transportation Still Suspended
Ho Chi Minh City, whose population is about 10 million people, will finally allow residents to leave their homes and essential businesses to open on Friday.
Taliban Breaking Instruments, Ordering Customers From Karaoke Parlors
"The Taliban are not friends of Afghanistan, they are our enemies. Only enemies would want to destroy your history and your music," said pop star Aryana Sayeed.
United Airlines Banned Almost 1,000 Passengers During Pandemic
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said the company's mask-related incidents have decreased 50 percent this year.
Police Ban Use of Drones Around Robert E. Lee Statue Ahead of Removal
The ban was issued for "special security reasons," the Federal Aviation Administration said.
Texas' Abortion Ban Will Have Women Drive Up to 500 Miles for Appointments
The new average one-way driving distance to an abortion clinic would be 20 times the distance Texans previously traveled for an abortion after six weeks.
Alex Berenson, 'Pandemic's Wrongest Man' Suspended Permanently From Twitter
Following his Twitter suspension, Alex Berenson said: "I can't wait to hear what a jury will make of this."
Florida School Official Willing to Face DeSantis' Financial Risks for Masks
"I am not going to back away from that with the threat of him withholding my salary," Alachua County School Board Vice Chair Tina Certain told Newsweek.
Pro-Trump Pastor Vows to Remove Anyone Wearing Mask in Church
"Don't believe this Delta variant nonsense. [If] you start showing up with all these masks and nonsense, I will ask you to leave."