Community outraged by new law banning masks after anti-Semitic attacks
Nassau County lawmakers passed a bill limiting masks in public to curb antisemitic incidents by masked individuals.
Russia is Banned from the 2024 Paris Olympics. Here's What You Need to Know
Despite being banned from the Paris Games, athletes from Russia and Belarus can still compete in certain circumstances.
Kyle Rittenhouse celebrates Supreme Court bump stock ruling
The pro-gun activist, known for shooting dead two BLM protesters in 2020, cheered for the lifting of a ban on bump stocks.
New York county could ban transgender athletes
Republicans in the county bordering New York City plan to reintroduce the ban, which was struck down by a judge last month.
The Seven Banned from MLB Under Rob Manfred's Regime
Tucupita Marcano has been permanently banned for violating the league's gambling rules.
Candace Owens doubles down on porn comments
"Pornography was created as a tool of enslavement, not freedom," Owens said as she called for such material to be banned.
Candace Owens' porn statement takes internet by storm
The conservative commentator has made her feelings clear about pornography in a social media post viewed millions of times in a matter of hours.
Kari Lake faces Republican fury
The Arizona Freedom Caucus has condemned Republicans who oppose the state Supreme Court's ruling on an abortion ban.
Map shows 12 states that allow child marriage after Virginia passes law
In the last six years, a dozen of states have moved to ban child marriage. Virginia became the latest to do so on Monday night.
It's 2024, Not 1924. Why Are We Still Trading in Elephant Trophies?
The ugly truth is that we're at serious risk of witnessing the extinction of these magnificent animals—elephants—potentially within our lifetimes.
Supreme Court liberal justices silent on drag show ban
The president of West Texas A&M University has successfully blocked drag shows on campus.
TikTok Ban: Hey You Kids! Dance Off My Lawn!
I have had my faith in Congress restored by the bipartisan—yes, I said bipartisan—effort to end TikTok's reign as the primary tool of American idiocracy.
Is TikTok shutting down? Updates on Congress' ban
The House passed a bill on Wednesday that critics say could lead to a national ban of the popular social media platform TikTok.
Republican who got married at 15 wants to ban child marriage
"I completely set myself up for failure," Missouri state Senator Holly Thompson Rehder told Newsweek in a Friday interview.
Income tax ban could be reality for millions
Washington residents haven't paid personal income taxes for almost a century—a new legal initiative wants to make sure that doesn't change.
California might ban octopus farming
As a result of their intelligence, there are concerns that octopuses simply could not cope with being farmed and would suffer greatly.
Oregon Senate Republicans fume over reelection ban
Ten Republican state senators were barred from running for reelection after they sabotaged the chamber for six weeks last year.
Florida to "destroy" certain dogs under new bill
A new bill going through Florida state legislature would allow for the "destruction" of repeat-offending dangerous dogs.
New Jersey town bans gas leaf blowers
West Orange will roll out a partial seasonal ban on gas leaf blowers beginning this year, before moving to a full ban in 2026.
Dog can't give pony best friends kisses after being muzzled—"heartbreaking"
The dog's owner, Kimberley Crosby, told Newsweek: "Unfortunately, Zilpah is now unable to spread his loving kisses to the ponies."
Proposal to not mix guns and alcohol leaves NRA enraged
A Virginia Democrat is trying to introduce a ban on concealed guns in businesses serving alcohol. Gun rights advocates say it's an attack against gun owners.
US poultry exports hit by ban amid bird flu scare
The ban, which comes just two weeks before Christmas, will be a blow for some poultry farmers.
TikTok ban moves one step closer
A senator has advocated banning the platform, claiming it pushes "hateful speech" on kids amid national security concerns.
Airbnb rentals are plummeting in its biggest US market
Listings for short-term rentals continued dropping in October in NYC following stricter rules introduced by the city in September.
Hair relaxers could be banned as part of FDA crackdown
The move will help "Black women who are disproportionately put at risk by these products as a result of systemic racism," one campaigner says.
Dog owners to have pets taken from them under new law
A coalition of UK animal groups says a new law will not deter future dog attacks.
Cat missing for 5 days left with horrific injury by "inhumane" rabbit snare
"It's possible she spent five whole days trapped in that snare, trying to wiggle herself free," said C.C. the cat's owner.
Ford spells out bans on animal testing for suppliers, scientific studies
It's an official end to a practice that started decades ago
Trump arraignment judge banning phones from courtroom raises questions
Phones and cameras will be forbidden in the Miami courtroom, as "allowing photographs would undermine the massive security arrangements put in place."
Transgender ban sparks fight between police, attorney general
Missouri's attorney general is urging Kansas City police to enforce the ban after the city's police chief said doing so was outside the department's authority.