New York State has moved to protect kids from addictive social media platforms, announcing on Tuesday that the SAFE for Kids Act has been finalized and will go into effect early next year. The law promises to stop social media companies from feeding kids personalized content via algorithms and sending them notifications deep into the … Read more
Price check on The Garden State. New Jersey has officially become the first state to place a one-year moratorium on electronic shelf labels, also known as ESLs, as Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed into law the Fair Price Protection Act. The newly signed bill bans surveillance pricing — where businesses have the ability to adjust their … Read more
Airplanes are about to be as quiet as libraries. Gone are the days of having to shush flyers or throw some nasty side-eye at your seatmate because Congress has officially introduced another bill to ban phone calls during flights. The Quiet Skies Act is a rare move of bipartisan legislation that would “finalize a ban … Read more
Gov. Gavin Newsom recently doubled down on his mission to make California a haven where only new electric vehicles are sold, but most Californians — including fellow Democrats — are saying hell no, according to a new survey by the Public Policy Institute of California. The survey, conducted June 29 to July 6, revealed that … Read more
NYC is striking back against “junk fees” by implementing the nation’s first municipal Click-to-Cancel rule — making it easier to scrub sneaky subscriptions for everything from gym memberships to streaming services. The new regulation, city officials say, will save cash-strapped city dwellers a whopping $162.5 million a year. The consequence for subscription-sellers in violation will … Read more
The tail-gatekeepers have spoken. World Cup fever has been gripping fervent soccer fans since mid-June, with revelers fanning out across the region to celebrate. Sure, it’s the first time the soccer tournament has been on US soil in 32 years, but local soccer fans attending a MetLife Stadium match better make sure tailgating is not … Read more
Getting a bargain today can feel like hitting a moving target. Inflation-weary US customers are fed up with feeling like they’re on an economic teeter-totter. A recent survey found that nearly 70% of Americans are concerned about surveillance pricing jacking up the cost of goods — although a troubling 20% think the price tags will … Read more
California workplace safety regulators want to completely ban kitchen quartz countertops because they are linked to an incurable lung disease in the workers who make them. The state’s Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board voted to move towards prohibiting work on artificial stone to stop infection by the deadly kitchen dust, following Australia’s ban of … Read more
Your teen might need a new summer or after-school gig. Walmart — long seen as a common starting place for American teens to get their feet wet in the workforce — is being forced to crack down on a no-workers-under-18 rule in several stores, due to standards set by the US Department of Labor under … Read more
May 15 marks one year since Governor Kathy Hochul enacted a “bell-to-bell” ban on personal phones in public schools, impacting almost a million children in K-12 public and charter schools across the state. Teachers who spoke to The Post all say the ban has had an overwhelmingly postive impact on their schools. “I think that … Read more
San Francisco is rolling out a sweeping outdoor smoking ban that would snuff out cigarettes on bar patios and parklets across the city. The move has ignited outrage among local business owners, who argue the draconian measure is just the latest example of government overreach putting neighborhood bars at risk. San Francisco is rolling out … Read more
New York’s iconic pizza and bagels may soon taste a little different as lawmakers move to strip out additives that can cause cancer and other health problems. The state legislature passed The Food Safety and Chemical Disclosure Act on April 21, which targets potassium bromate — a chemical often used in flour to help dough … Read more
Diners at a growing number of restaurants and bars are being asked to stash away their phones — or even lock them up — as part of a push for more memorable nights out. The trend is gaining traction across the US, with more spots experimenting with restrictions, incentives or locked pouches, Fox News Digital recently reported. Charlotte … Read more
Scientists feel their pain — finally. Researchers have established that lobsters feel pain in a manner similar to that of other mammals, including humans — and boiling, the traditional method for killing these crustaceans, causes them suffering. In light of this revelation, scientists are calling for an immediate, legally enforced ban on boiling. Researchers have … Read more
A proposal being weighed by Connecticut lawmakers could change how takeout food is packaged and delivered, and critics say it could affect quality and cost and could even threaten the livelihood of individual restaurant owners, with one saying he could “go broke” as a result. House Bill 5524 would prohibit restaurants and other food service businesses from … Read more
Kenny Mayne is walking back his claim last month that he is banned from Augusta National. The former ESPN star said he believed he was barred from the iconic course during an appearance on “God Bless Football” with Jon “Stugotz” Weiner because of on-air comments he made around 20 years ago, before the network was … Read more
The pajama party is over. Tampa International Airport set the internet ablaze on Thursday after its official X account declared war on what it called a full-blown fashion emergency unfolding at the gate. “We’ve seen enough. We’ve had enough. It’s time to ban pajamas at Tampa International Airport,” its post read. After bragging about previously … Read more
The nightlife in Croatia’s second-largest city could soon look quite a bit different for visitors on vacation getaways. The city of Split is proposing a ban on the sale of alcohol between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. Licensed venues such as bars, restaurants and nightclubs would remain exempt. Economy Minister Ante Šušnjar announced … Read more
Kenny Mayne isn’t welcome at the Masters. The former ESPN anchor revealed during an appearance on a recent episode of “God Bless Football” with Jon “Stugotz” Weiner that he believes he’s been banned from Augusta National for good. Mayne didn’t say when his ban began, but he has a good idea what caused it. The … Read more
Indianapolis-based fast-food chain Steak ‘n Shake announced it will be removing all microwaves from its kitchens. “We expect every unit to be microwave-free by April 15. Quality restaurants don’t need microwaves,” the restaurant posted on X. “It is part of our journey to improve food quality and use traditional methods of cooking only.” The chain added pointedly, … Read more