Chemical industry backed laws in three US states to restrict use of air pollution data
As public air monitors disappear, federal rollbacks and state laws are making it harder than ever to know what’s in the airAs the US’s network for mon...
Trump again asks supreme court to restrict mail-in voting as midterms loom
Legal fight continues as states begin sending out ballots for voters to vote by mail in November’s midterm electionsThe Trump administration renewed i...
US judge extends block on Trump order to restrict mail-in voting
Indira Talwani’s ruling presents major setback for president as first states begin to send out mail ballots for midtermsA federal judge on Friday exte...
Trump asks Supreme Court to lift block on USPS plan to restrict mail voting
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to lift a temporary block on the U.S. Postal Service plan for President Trump's attempt to restri...
Meta agrees to sweeping changes to restrict kids’ access to its apps as part of settlement with states
One of the most notable changes is that Meta plans to implement a daily two-hour time limit for teens that can only be disabled with parental permissi...
Judge blocks Trump’s order aimed at using USPS to restrict mail-in voting
Ruling expands on earlier order that prevented implementation in 23 mostly Democratic-led statesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA fed...
‘It is British life’: Downing Street vows to stop councils trying to restrict standing in pubs
Westminster council has recommended banning ‘vertical drinking’ or ordering at the bar in new draft licensing policyNo 10 has vowed to confiscate powe...
Vietnam is looking to restrict social media for kids; here’s a look at growing number of other countries doing the same
Australia was the first country to issue a ban in late 2025, aiming to reduce the pressures and risks that young users may face on social media, inclu...
Supreme Court lets Texas restrict minors' access to app stores for the time being
Texas' App Store Accountability Act requires minors to have their parents' permission to download most apps. The Supreme Court says the law can go int...
US judge blocks Trump administration’s bid to restrict mail-in voting
Ruling comes amid drive by Republican administration to reshape rules around voting ahead of midtermsThe Trump administration’s plan to deny mail-in b...
Postal Service confirms proposal to restrict mail-in voting under Trump's order
A judge has blocked the U.S. Postal Service's proposals responding to President Trump's order, including not delivering ballots in states that don't t...
EU trade deal could force UK to restrict use of weedkiller linked to cancer
Glyphosate is currently sprayed on cereal and pulse crops to dessicate them and make them easier to harvestA new trade deal with the EU could lead to ...
