Texas bars city climate plans from banning natural gas as fuel source
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TikTok will challenge Trump order banning U.S. transactions, company confirms
The Tencent Holdings Ltd. WeChat and ByteDance Ltd. TikTok app icons are displayed on a smartphone in an arranged photograph taken in Arlington, Virginia, on Friday, Aug. 7, 2020. Andrew…
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US looking at banning Chinese social media app TikTok as security threat: Pompeo
The United States government is considering banning TikTok because it views the hugely popular social media app as a security threat, according to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. The video…
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NOLA officials explore possibility of banning cars from French Quarter
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans officials are studying plans to ban cars in the city’s French Quarter and transform the area into a pedestrian-only zone, the city’s mayor said.…
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Prison Visitation is a Lifeline for Incarcerated People. Why is TDJC Banning Some People From Seeing Loved Ones?
Locked Out Visitation is a critical lifeline for incarcerated people, yet some families say Texas prison officials ban them from seeing loved ones over petty or unproven claims of misconduct.…
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Trump says he will sign executive order temporarily banning immigration
President Trump tweeted late Monday that amid the coronavirus pandemic, he will be signing an executive order that will temporarily halt immigration. “In light of the attack from the Invisible…
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University of Iowa hospitals banning most visitors amid coronavirus response
UIHC CEO Suresh Gunasekaran meets with The Gazette’s editorial board and reporters in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019. (Liz Martin/The Gazette) IOWA CITY — The University of Iowa…
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Churches hold Palm Sunday services despite COVID-19 orders banning gatherings
It’s one of the most sacred times of the year for Christians, which is making it especially hard for worshipers to stay away from church, but it’s a necessity during…
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States and stores are banning reusable bags during COVID-19 pandemic. Is it safe to use them?
Last week, the Hy-Vee grocery chain temporarily banned reusable bags, saying it is difficult to monitor their cleanliness. This week, Target began to ask customers to bag their own purchases…
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