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Global health authorities warn against ‘blanket’ travel bans

Wednesday, December 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Global health authorities are urging against the use of "blanket" travel bans in response to the threat of new coronavirus variants, as some nations have rushed to shutter incoming travel from southern African countries where the omicron variant has been detected. The same... Read More.

Red light: New York school district bans ‘Squid Game’ Halloween costumes and recess competitions

Thursday, October 28 by ABC News

Costumes emulating both the players and the guards from Netflix's smash Squid Game are flying off shelves for this Halloween season, but one New York school district has given them the red light. According to local news site CNY Central News, principals at several upstate... Read More.

How Do North Sound Burn Bans Stand

Wednesday, September 8 by Ted Buehner

Days are getting shorter, nights are getting longer, but summer and the dry weather is not over yet. Conditions remain quite dry throughout the North Sound according to the Drought Monitor. Until a good wetting storm arrives, the North Sound burn ban situation... Read More.

Five GOP-led states’ indoor mask bans face federal civil rights investigations

Monday, August 30 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Education Department on Monday launched civil rights investigations into five states that have barred indoor masking mandates, alleging that the governors are creating an unsafe learning environment for students with disabilities at heightened risk of severe illness from COVID-19. It's an aggressive new... Read More.

Education secretary says he’s spoken with schools defying mask mandate bans

Tuesday, August 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said he's in touch with superintendents who are actively defying Florida and Texas governors' orders not to mandate masks in schools and will have their back should they lose state funding. "I have had conversations with superintendents and they... Read More.

Pinterest bans weight loss ads, promotes ‘body acceptance’

Monday, July 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Pinterest has made a powerful decision to no longer display weight loss ads, language or imagery. The decision to ban such ads falls under the popular image-sharing platform's aim to continually expand its current policies that prohibit body shaming, the company said. Pinterest's... Read More.

Washington’s largest county bans government use of facial recognition software

Wednesday, June 2 by ABC News

(SEATTLE) -- The most populous county in Washington state has become the first in the nation to ban government use of facial recognition software. King County, which comprises the greater Seattle area and is home to some 2.3 million people, announced Tuesday that a proposal... Read More.

Texas governor signs law that bans abortion as early as 6 weeks

Wednesday, May 19 by ABC News

(AUSTIN, Texas) -- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a bill that bans abortion as early as six weeks into pregnancy, in what abortion rights advocates have called one of the most extreme abortion bans in the country. "Our creator endowed us with the right... Read More.

Trans teen speaks out against trans athlete bans, says football has been ‘lifesaving’

Wednesday, May 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) — When 13-year-old Kris Wilka was younger, he would watch football games at his cousin’s house. This tradition, he says, sent him spiraling into playing the sport himself. “It was very fascinating to me. Like, all the different things that would go into making a... Read More.

Trans women targeted in sports bans, but are they really at an advantage?

Wednesday, April 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Since high school, running has taken up much of 20-year-old Lindsay Hecox’s life, giving her not only an outlet to build friendships, but also a sense of identity and competitiveness. It’s a “core part” of who she is, she said. “I did... Read More.

US hits Myanmar with sanctions, aid cuts, export bans in bid to reverse military coup

Thursday, February 11 by ABC News

By CONOR FINNEGAN, ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Dozens of Myanmar health care workers sing in support of ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi.The U.S. is implementing its first penalties against Myanmar's military leaders after declaring their overthrow of the... Read More.

Southwest Airlines bans emotional support animals on flights, only trained dogs allowed

Tuesday, January 26 by ABC News

By JON HAWORTH, ABC News (NEW YORK) -- Southwest Airlines has made the decision to no longer allow emotional support animals on their flights following a decision by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) last month to revise the Air Carrier Access Act... Read More.

Stories tagged with: bans

Global health authorities warn against ‘blanket’ travel bans

Red light: New York school district bans ‘Squid Game’ Halloween costumes and recess competitions

How Do North Sound Burn Bans Stand

Five GOP-led states’ indoor mask bans face federal civil rights investigations

Education secretary says he’s spoken with schools defying mask mandate bans

Pinterest bans weight loss ads, promotes ‘body acceptance’

Washington’s largest county bans government use of facial recognition software

Texas governor signs law that bans abortion as early as 6 weeks

Trans teen speaks out against trans athlete bans, says football has been ‘lifesaving’

Trans women targeted in sports bans, but are they really at an advantage?

US hits Myanmar with sanctions, aid cuts, export bans in bid to reverse military coup

Southwest Airlines bans emotional support animals on flights, only trained dogs allowed

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