The topic of fights in hockey has been long debated, but now one professional league has decided to put an end to it. New Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) Commissioner Mario Cecchini announced a ban on fighting, starting next season. The QMJHL is one of the three junior leagues
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North Dakota Supreme Court ruling keeps the state's abortion ban on hold for now
BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a state abortion ban will remain blocked while a lawsuit over its constitutionality proceeds. The ban was designed to take effect once the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. But a district judge had put it on hold
The U.K. is the latest to ban TikTok on government phones because of security concerns
The icon for the video sharing TikTok app is seen on a smartphone on Feb. 28. British authorities said Thursday that they are banning the Chinese-owned app from government mobile phones on security grounds. Matt Slocum/AP hide caption toggle caption Matt Slocum/AP The icon for the video sharing TikTok app
The Biden administration demands that TikTok be sold, or risk a nationwide ban
The Biden administration is demanding that Chinese-owned TikTok be sold, or the popular video app could face a ban in the U.S., according to a TikTok spokesperson. It is unclear whether federal officials have given TikTok a deadline to find a buyer. Regardless, it is a major escalation by White
Honduran president ends ban on emergency contraception, making it widely available
Honduran President Xiomara Castro signed a new executive document Wednesday night that will allow open access to emergency contraception. Office of the Honduran Presidency hide caption toggle caption Office of the Honduran Presidency Honduran President Xiomara Castro signed a new executive document Wednesday night that will allow open access to
LIV's Cam Smith suggests he will make an appearance at PGA Tour event despite ban: 'I'd love to be out there'
It appears that a ban by the PGA Tour may not be enough keep Cameron Smith away from The Players Championship later this week. Smith, like all other all players who defected from the PGA Tour to join the Saudi-backed LIV Golf, is banned from the tour’s events. But as
Tennessee becomes the first state to pass a ban on public drag shows
Britney Banks speaks to protesters outside the Tennessee state Capitol on Feb. 14, 2023, as the legislature hears testimony on two bills that would restrict the rights of LGBTQ people in the state. Blaise Gainey/WPLN hide caption toggle caption Blaise Gainey/WPLN Britney Banks speaks to protesters outside the Tennessee state
The Taliban ended college for women. Here's how Afghan women are defying the ban
The December ban on college education for women has led some to turn to online options. But that pption comes with its own set of problems. (Image credit: Majid Saeedi/Getty Images) Source link
A proposed bill in Florida would ban dogs from hanging their heads out of car windows
Zeus looks out of the car window as his owner picks up pet food at a Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department Drive-Thru Pet Food Bank, Thursday, June 4, 2020, at Lake Stevens Park in Miami Gardens, Fla. Wilfredo Lee/AP hide caption toggle caption Wilfredo Lee/AP A new bill has been
Seattle becomes the first U.S. city to ban caste discrimination
Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant speaks to supporters and opponents a of a proposed ordinance to add caste to Seattle’s anti-discrimination laws rally at Seattle City Hall, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. John Froschauer/AP hide caption toggle caption John Froschauer/AP Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant speaks to supporters and opponents a of a