Matty Healy mocks Malaysian officials after ban for kissing male bandmate

Matty Healy mocks Malaysian officials after ban for kissing male bandmate

The 1975’s Matty Healy has fired back at Malaysian officials since the nation banned the group from returning, after Healy, 34, kissed his male bandmate in front of concertgoers over the weekend. According to a now-deleted Instagram Story published on Saturday, Healy poked fun at the country’s ruling by posting a bunch of photos of … Read more

Netflix users cancel accounts amid password sharing ban: ‘The divorce is final’

Netflix users cancel accounts amid password sharing ban: ‘The divorce is final’

Netflix may get a resounding “no” to the question: “Are you still watching?” The streaming service started to roll out its solution to banning password sharing — and users are threatening to cancel their subscriptions. Users are now being hit with a warning message that reads, “Your Netflix account is for you and the people … Read more

California moves to ban ‘toxic’ chemicals in Skittles, Pez, other candies

California moves to ban ‘toxic’ chemicals in Skittles, Pez, other candies

California has moved one step closer to banning certain “toxic” ingredients commonly found in Skittles, Pez, Hot Tamales and many more popular candies. The California Assembly last week overwhelmingly passed Assembly Bill 418, sending the legislation over to the state Senate. Introduced by Democratic state Assemblyman Jesse Gabriel, the bill would ban the sale, manufacture and distribution … Read more

I’m a ‘Disney Adult’ — I tried ‘Disneybounding’ to fight costume ban

I’m a ‘Disney Adult’ — I tried ‘Disneybounding’ to fight costume ban

Some Disney aficionados are using subtle color combinations and jewelry to pay respect to their favorite characters from movies like “Snow White,” “The Princess and the Frog” and others after Disney banned costumes for adults.  These “Disney superfans,” as they were termed by The Washington Post, call their costume design choices “Disneybounding.” It is a style that … Read more

EPA proposes ban on working-class chemical linked to fatal health risks

EPA proposes ban on working-class chemical linked to fatal health risks

The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing a ban on most uses of methylene chloride, a solvent in adhesives, paint and coating products that is known to cause serious health risks and even death. “The science on methylene chloride is clear, exposure can lead to severe health impacts and even death, a reality for far too many families … Read more

Warriors ban cowbells for Game 3 after Kings fan taunted GM Bob Myers

Warriors ban cowbells for Game 3 after Kings fan taunted GM Bob Myers

The Warriors do not want more cowbell. As Kings fans have been clanging on cowbells at their home games at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, including a viral video in which one man was striking the instrument right in Warriors GM Bob Myers’ ears, the Warriors are taking steps to make sure opposing fans … Read more

California law could ban sale of candies like Skittles, Pez

California law could ban sale of candies like Skittles, Pez

You may no longer be able to “taste the rainbow” in California. One of the state’s lawmakers is proposing a ban on additives used in several candies — including Skittles, Sour Patch Kids, Pez and jelly beans — as they are linked to cancer, organ damage, and can be harmful to DNA, the Daily Mail … Read more

Irish pub lifts Colin Farrell ban after 25 years: ‘He was outrageous’

Irish pub lifts Colin Farrell ban after 25 years: ‘He was outrageous’

He’s getting another shot. An Irish pub has officially lifted its quarter-century ban on Oscar-nominated actor Colin Farrell — just in time for next month’s awards show. He was barred from MacCarthy’s Bar in Cork in 1997 for his “outrageous” antics when he was just entering his 20s. Adrienne MacCarthy revealed she threw the actor, … Read more

FDA to lift ban on blood donation for gay, bisexual men: report

FDA to lift ban on blood donation for gay, bisexual men: report

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is said to be lifting a decades-long ban on sexually active gay and bisexual men from donating blood, overruling a restriction dating back to the 1980s AIDS crisis. Federal guidelines are set to be proposed in the coming days, the Washington Post reported, marking a win for LGBTQIA+ rights … Read more

Biden administration gas stove ban idea leaves NYC restaurants feeling burned

Biden administration gas stove ban idea leaves NYC restaurants feeling burned

During a Friday night dinner rush, executive chef Peter Petti will have stainless steel pots of pasta water boiling while searing salmon and steaks, all 12 burners ignited on the gas stoves at Sojourn, a New American restaurant on the Upper East Side. Nearly everything on his menu  – from a 30-day, dry-aged NY strip … Read more

UK woman reportedly calls for Halloween decoration ban because ‘keep out’ bathroom sign confused her

UK woman reportedly calls for Halloween decoration ban because ‘keep out’ bathroom sign confused her

A woman in the UK has reportedly called for a Halloween decoration ban after she claimed a recent bathroom trip left her confused about a toilet’s working order. The woman, whose identity hasn’t been revealed, apparently aired her grievance on Nextdoor — a hyperlocal social media platform for neighborhoods — according to a report from MyLondon, a … Read more

John Legend slams Kanye’s anti-Semitic comments as Twitter ban remains – follow live

John Legend slams Kanye’s anti-Semitic comments as Twitter ban remains – follow live

Fox News hosts forced to make on-air U-turn over support for Kanye West Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, John Legend and Lizzo have all joined the Kanye West backlash as the rapper remains banned on Twitter and Instagram. The social media platforms restricted Mr West’s access to his accounts after he shared anti-semitic posts on them over … Read more