California Aims to Ban Recycling Symbols on Things That Aren’t

Last year, a number of environmental organizations filed lawsuits to combat misleading recyclability claims from large companies. Environmental groups have also criticized the oil and gas industry’s plans to expand production of petrochemicals, the main building blocks of plastic, as the process is highly polluting and creates new demand for fossil fuels. The recycling symbol …

California Aims to Ban Recycling Symbols on Things That Aren’t

Last year, a number of environmental organizations filed lawsuits to combat misleading recyclability claims from large companies. Environmental groups have also criticized the oil and gas industry’s plans to expand production of petrochemicals, the main building blocks of plastic, as the process is highly polluting and creates new demand for fossil fuels. The recycling symbol …

OnlyFans Says It Won’t Ban Obscene Content

It is difficult to overestimate the degree. Just Fans reversed the general downward trajectory of being an adult entertainment artist. Before subscription service arrived in 2016, so-called tube sites, video platforms that collect stolen pornographic content, distribute it for free, and suck revenue from banner and video ads, put many of the biggest studios out …

Education Minister criticizes Republican governors over mask ban

WASHINGTON — Biden administration warns Republican governors. Texas and Florida Friday to prevent local school districts from wearing masks or take other measures to protect students from the coronavirus in the coming school year. Education secretary Miguel Cardona sent a couple of letters to governors and education commissioners, writing that he was concerned about the …

Chinese Parents Say Non-Profit Tutoring Ban Helps Only the Rich

Zhang Hongchun worries that his 10-year-old daughter is not getting enough sleep. Between school, homework, and after-school guitar, clarinet, and calligraphy work, most don’t go to bed before 11am. Some of her classmates keep going until midnight. “Everyone wants to follow the case,” said Mr. Zhang. “No one wants to lose at the starting line.” …

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings sues Florida over ban

The battle over the need for vaccinations for travel heats up. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings sued Florida’s surgeon general on Tuesday, accusing the situation of preventing him from continuing his “safe and healthy” travels. prevent customers from requesting to be vaccinated against coronavirus. Filing represents the latest twist on a subject. months of fighting on …

Italian Government To Ban Cruise Ships From Venice

Italy announced Tuesday that it has banned large cruise ships from entering Venetian waters, while also declaring the city’s lagoon a national monument in an effort to protect a fragile ecosystem from the negative aspects of mass tourism. The ban, which has been demanded for decades by both Venetians and environmentalists, will take effect on …