JUNEAU, Alaska — Each year, a crush of tourists arrives in Alaska’s capital city on cruise ships to see wonders like the fast-diminishing Mendenhall Glacier.… ( Read More )
Federal appeals court in D.C. sets arguments for September over TikTok ban
A federal appeals court said Monday it would hear oral arguments in September in a challenge to a law that requires TikTok to divest by… ( Read More )
Norfolk, Virginia, repeals ban on psychic readings as industry grows and gains more acceptance
NORFOLK, Va. — Ashley Branton has earned a living as a psychic medium for seven years, helping a growing number of people with heavy choices… ( Read More )
Rudy Giuliani suspended by WABC Radio for flouting ban on discussing discredited election claims
NEW YORK — Rudy Giuliani responded Friday to a report he’s been suspended from WABC Radio – and had his daily show canceled – over… ( Read More )
EPA bans asbestos, decades after a partial ban was enacted
WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos, a carcinogen that kills tens of thousands of Americans every year… ( Read More )
TikTok ban hits snag in Senate
TikTok fans may have something to dance about. Bipartisan legislation that cleared the House on Wednesday, which would force the wildly popular short-form video app… ( Read More )
New ban on stopping on Las Vegas Strip bridges targets people with disabilities, lawsuit alleges
LAS VEGAS — A woman who uses a wheelchair due to a spinal injury has accused the county that includes Las Vegas of unfairly targeting… ( Read More )
California bill would ban all plastic bags at grocery stores
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California would ban all plastic shopping bags in 2026 under a new bill announced Thursday in the state Legislature. California already bans… ( Read More )
Appeals court clears way for revival of U.S. sales ban on two Apple Watch models
A federal appeals court has decided to revive a U.S. sales ban on Apple ‘s premium watches while it referees a patent dispute revolving around… ( Read More )
New York governor vetoes bill that would ban noncompete agreements
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York’s governor vetoed a bill days before Christmas that would have banned noncompete agreements, which restrict workers’ ability to leave… ( Read More )