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TikTok's Fight for Survival: Battling a Potential US Ban

In a high-stakes legal battle, TikTok is set to challenge a controversial law that could see its popular social media platform banned in the United States unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, agrees to sell it within a nine-month period. The law, signed by President Biden in April, has sparked a heated......

England's School Academy Trust Takes a Stand: Phones Out, Learning In

One of England's leading school academy trusts, Ormiston Academies Trust, is taking a bold step to prioritize student learning and well-being by implementing a ban on smartphones during school hours. This move, affecting approximately 35,000 students across 42 state schools, aims to address the disruptive......

Brazil's Supreme Court Reversal: X and Starlink Accounts Unfrozen After Fine Payment

In a recent development, Brazil's Supreme Court has taken a significant step by unfreezing the bank accounts of the social media giant X and its sister company, Starlink, following a controversial ban and subsequent payment of fines. This move comes after a series of legal battles and public statements......

Taliban's Ban on MMA Leaves Afghan Fighters in Uncertainty

In a significant move that has sent shockwaves through the sports community, the Taliban has officially banned mixed martial arts (MMA) in Afghanistan. This decision has left many fighters in a state of limbo, grappling with the implications for their careers and the future of the sport in the country. The......

Australia Moves to Ban Minors from Social Media Amid Health Concerns

Australia is poised to implement a ban on minors accessing social media platforms, driven by rising concerns over the negative impact of these platforms on the physical and mental health of young people. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced this initiative, stating that the government will launch......

UK Mulls Outdoor Smoking Ban to Ease NHS Burden

Prime Minister Keir Starmer backs stricter outdoor smoking regulations, potentially banning smoking in pub gardens and outside hospitals to reduce preventable deaths and alleviate pressure on the National Health Service (NHS). The UK government is contemplating tighter regulations on outdoor smoking......

X Shuttered in Brazil: Musk's Platform Faces Legal Showdown Over Disinformation

X, formerly known as Twitter, has been banned in Brazil after failing to comply with a Supreme Court judge's order to appoint a new legal representative in the country. The ban, ordered by Judge Alexandre de Moraes, mandates the "immediate and complete suspension" of the social media platform......

Brazil Braces for Potential X Ban as Legal Deadline Expires

X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, is anticipating a blockage in Brazil after failing to meet a deadline to appoint a new legal representative in the country. The platform closed its Brazilian office earlier this month, citing threats of arrest against its representative for non-compliance......

Morocco Weighs TikTok Ban: Balancing Digital Freedom and Social Concerns

Morocco's parliament is set to deliberate on a potential ban of the popular social media app TikTok when it reconvenes in October. This move, initiated by the Education Committee of the country's top legislative body, stems from concerns about the platform's content and its perceived impact......