U.S. Moves to Ban Russian Uranium Imports
In a bid to further pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine, the U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a bill to prohibit Russian uranium imports.
U.S. States Gear Up for 2035 Phasing Out of Gas Cars
Several states in the U.S., including California, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Washington, and Rhode Island, plan to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035.
Biden Administration Implements Landmark Asbestos Ban
The Biden administration recently finalized a ban on the only remaining type of asbestos still used in the United States.
TikTok Users Fighting to #KeepTikTok Amidst Threat of Ban
Thousands of TikTok users are rallying to prevent a potential ban on the app, which faces pressure from legislation forcing its parent company, ByteDance, to divest or risk being removed from U.S. app stores.
Trump Warns Against TikTok Ban, Citing Concerns Over Facebook's Dominance
Former President Donald Trump expressed concerns about the proposed ban on Chinese-owned social media app TikTok in the United States during an interview on CNBC's "Squawk Box" on Monday.
U.S. Authorities Detain Luxury Cars Over Forced Labor Concerns
U.S. authorities are holding thousands of luxury cars from brands like Porsche, Bentley, and Audi due to a part that violates laws against importing goods made with forced labor in China.
California Debates Self-Driving Truck Restrictions Amidst Safety and Job Concerns
California lawmakers, labor unions, and truck drivers are urging Governor Gavin Newsom to sign a bill that would ban self-driving trucks weighing more than 10,000 pounds from operating on public roads without a human driver on board.
U.K. Prime Minister Delays Emissions-Reduction Targets, Including Gasoline and Diesel Car Ban
U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a delay in several key emissions-reduction targets, including pushing back the ban on the sale of new gasoline and diesel cars from 2030 to 2035.
China's Potential iPhone Ban Expansion Raises Concerns for Apple
China is reportedly planning to expand its ban on iPhones in sensitive departments to include government-backed agencies and state-owned companies, posing challenges for Apple in its largest foreign market and primary production base.
China Implements Ban on Micron Chip Purchases
Micron Technology, a prominent global manufacturer of memory chips, holds a significant position in the production of crucial components like DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) and NAND flash memory.
Russia’s Kremlin orders government ban on the iPhone
The Kremlin of Russia has ordered all government officials to immediately cease use of Apple iPhones due to the phone’s perceived vulnerability to western intelligence breaches.