Andy Cohen begs CNN to reverse alcohol ban for NYE’s broadcast: ‘Give the daddies some juice’

Andy Cohen begs CNN to reverse alcohol ban for NYE’s broadcast: ‘Give the daddies some juice’

The Dr. Frankenstein of Bravo knows what he needs to power up. Andy Cohen has reportedly begged CNN to allow him and Anderson Cooper to drink while hosting the network’s annual New Year’s Eve broadcast on Dec. 31. “Hopefully, I will not be sneaking it,” Cohen, 55, told E! News on Monday during Bravocon. “I … Read more

FDA looks to ban controversial food additive: ‘No longer considered safe’

FDA looks to ban controversial food additive: ‘No longer considered safe’

The Food and Drug Administration may ban the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food, the agency announced in a statement on Thursday. The organization “proposed to revoke the regulation authorizing” its use and declared that “the intended use of BVO in food is no longer considered safe,” citing studies conducted in collaboration with … Read more

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s love for Halloween began when dating in secret — despite royal family ban

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s love for Halloween began when dating in secret — despite royal family ban

Halloween has always been a treat for Prince Harry and Meghan Meghan. The estranged Duke and Duchess of Sussex started dating in 2016, which is also when they first celebrated All Hallows Eve. Since then, the spooky season has become a family affair. These days the couple try to get their kids Archie, 4, and … Read more

FDA mulls ban on black women’s hair-straightening products due to cancer risk — as stylists say they’re out of fashion

FDA mulls ban on black women’s hair-straightening products due to cancer risk — as stylists say they’re out of fashion

The Food and Drug Administration is considering a ban on certain hair-straightening chemicals that have been used by black women for years and that research shows may increase the risk of uterine cancer. But black hair stylists say such products — specifically the ones being looked at by the FDA, which contain formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing … Read more

You’ve heard of New York’s ‘gas stove ban’ — new legislation wants to take things even further

You’ve heard of New York’s ‘gas stove ban’ — new legislation wants to take things even further

New York’s leaders are doubling down in their fight against gas stoves. A vocal group of legislators, doctors and scientists is imploring Gov. Kathy Hochul to pass the NY Home Energy Affordable Transition Act — just months after Hochul’s controversial move to ban gas stoves, furnaces and propane heating in new residential buildings in the Empire … Read more

What is ‘excited delirium’ — and why did California ban the term?

What is ‘excited delirium’ — and why did California ban the term?

This week, California became the first U.S. state to ban the term “excited delirium” as an official cause of death. A growing number of doctors and medical associations have distanced themselves from using it as a diagnosis, stating that it has no scientific or medical validity. In addition, the term has been used most often … Read more

California ban on 4 food additives sparks outrage: ‘Slippery slope’

California ban on 4 food additives sparks outrage: ‘Slippery slope’

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill on Saturday prohibiting the sale of food containing four chemicals commonly found in cereals, candy and soft drinks. The four ingredients — brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, and red dye No. 3 — are already banned in the European Union due to research linking them to cancer, … Read more

NYC council homing in on decision to ban flying doves from weddings

NYC council homing in on decision to ban flying doves from weddings

They’re flipping the bird on brides. The New York City Council, apparently having no other business left to attend to, is homing in on a decision to ban the flight of white pigeons — also known as “release doves” — during special ceremonies such as weddings, The City reported. “These bird releases — they’re just a harmful … Read more

Britain’s NHS to ban trans patients from female-only wards as health secretary strikes back at ‘wokery’ in medicine

Britain’s NHS to ban trans patients from female-only wards as health secretary strikes back at ‘wokery’ in medicine

Britain’s National Health System will ban transgender patients from female-only wards — as its secretary strikes back at “wokery” in medicine. Steve Barclay, 51, vowed to update the NHS constitution Tuesday, which includes banning transgender patients from gender-specific wards, allowing patients to request care by those of the same biological sex and for staff to … Read more

Rising caffeine levels spark calls for ban on energy drink sales to children

Rising caffeine levels spark calls for ban on energy drink sales to children

Pediatricians and parents are calling for the US to treat new high-caffeine energy drinks like alcohol and cigarettes and ban their sale to minors as a single serving can contain as much caffeine as six Coca-Colas. Prime Energy, which launched this year, has 200 mg of caffeine within its 350 ml can — exceeding permissible caffeine levels … Read more

Commanders ban two radio hosts after sexist comments about reporter: ‘Barbie’s here’

Commanders ban two radio hosts after sexist comments about reporter: ‘Barbie’s here’

Sports radio personalities Don Geronimo and Crash Young were barred from Commanders training camp following sexist remarks they made on their show Thursday. Geronimo and Young — who work for the WBIG “Big 100” station — whose parent company is iHeartMedia — cat-called WUSA9 Washington, D.C. reporter Sharla McBride while live on air as she … Read more

Arthur children’s book faces possible Florida ban over fear it ‘damaged souls’

Arthur children’s book faces possible Florida ban over fear it ‘damaged souls’

It’s not a wonderful kind of day. A beloved “Arthur” children’s book has been banned in Clay County, Florida after a local school district member claims the 1989 title has “damaged souls,” reported The Guardian. The lighthearted Marc Brown book in question, “Arthur’s Birthday,” now joins 45 other titles on probation that are “pending oversight … Read more

Paige Spiranac claims she’s facing TikTok shadow ban as views plummet

Paige Spiranac claims she’s facing TikTok shadow ban as views plummet

Paige Spiranac is dealing with a content creator’s worst nightmare. The 30-year-old golf influencer claimed she’s been shadow-banned on TikTok in a video posted to the app on Tuesday, as her views have plummeted recently. Spiranac — who’s one of the game’s top influencers, gaining millions of followers with her sultry photos and videos — … Read more

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