Etsy bans sex-toy sales — and sellers are hot and bothered by it: ‘Huge crushing disappointment’

Etsy bans sex-toy sales — and sellers are hot and bothered by it: ‘Huge crushing disappointment’

Sex sells — but not on Etsy. The e-commerce platform will no longer allow adult toys and sexual accessories to be sold on its website, the company announced in a recent memo that has been met with frustration and anger by its loyal vendors. Starting July 29, Etsy will remove listings that advertise sex toys … Read more

Bride bans guests from wearing 5 different colors to her wedding, infuriating attendees: ‘I’m not going’

Bride bans guests from wearing 5 different colors to her wedding, infuriating attendees: ‘I’m not going’

She’s seeing red over a bridezilla’s ban on color. A Miami wedding guest has gone viral on X after slamming a bride for sending out a memo that ordered attendees not to wear five specific shades to her nuptials. The guest, named Nicole, shared a screenshot of the instructions earlier this week, which clocked up … Read more

Town forbids rowdy, raunchy bachelor and bachelorette parties — and violators face a hefty fine

Town forbids rowdy, raunchy bachelor and bachelorette parties — and violators face a hefty fine

Rowdy best men and maids of honor might want to think twice before booking this spot. Locals in this popular bachelor and bachelorette trip destination are officially fed up with the wild antics of those celebrating their final days before getting hitched. The town of Platja d’Aro, a coastal town about 60 miles northeast of … Read more

Boomers are the reason for phone bans at weddings, Gen Z and Millennials say

Boomers are the reason for phone bans at weddings, Gen Z and Millennials say

On your big day at the altar, you want to see your loved ones smiling back at you — not their phone cameras. That’s just one reason why so many couples are saying “I do” to an unplugged wedding and enforcing a no-phone mandate — typically by way of the officiant requesting attendees to live “in the … Read more

Google bans deepfake-porn ads as ‘egregious’ AI nudes surge

Google bans deepfake-porn ads as ‘egregious’ AI nudes surge

Google is sending a stern message to advertisers: Do not affiliate with the dark side of AI. The search engine is cracking down on the promotion of deepfake pornography, the act of using artificial intelligence to modify or alter a person’s face or body to depict sexual scenes. The tech titan is giving advertisers a … Read more

AI-fueled Ray Bans let you live stream and analyze the world around you

AI-fueled Ray Bans let you live stream and analyze the world around you

See into the future. Ray-Ban and Meta teamed up to unveil an artificially intelligent pair of sunglasses that can scan into the world around a person as they walk down a street, among many other bells and whistles. Although released last fall, the shades — which come in all sorts of colors and cost between … Read more

Biden administration reportedly dropping plan to ban menthol cigarettes

Biden administration reportedly dropping plan to ban menthol cigarettes

The Biden administration is reversing course on its plan to ban menthol cigarettes, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. The administration is expected to announce its decision as soon as Friday afternoon, the report said. The administration is expected to announce its decision as soon as Friday. REUTERS … Read more

Popular snacks could be banned in certain states over cancer fears

Popular snacks could be banned in certain states over cancer fears

This is a different kind of cereal killer. Some of Americans’ favorite snacks and classic candies could be banned in several states due to cancer-causing chemicals in their ingredients.  These foods include, but aren’t limited to, cereals like Lucky Charms and Fruit Loops, candies like Skittles, Nerds, M&M’s and Swedish Fish and snacks like Flaming’ … Read more

Comedian bans anyone over 85 from his shows after getting brutally heckled: ‘Wish you had some talent’

Comedian bans anyone over 85 from his shows after getting brutally heckled: ‘Wish you had some talent’

A popular Australian comedian has barred anyone over the age of 85 from his stand-up shows after getting into a bitter war of words with an elderly crowd member. Rural NSW performer Blake Pavey – who has shot to fame on TikTok in recent years – is currently touring the country, and shared a video from a … Read more

Woman banned from gym, ripped on social media after being caught on tape roasting fellow gymgoer’s physique

Woman banned from gym, ripped on social media after being caught on tape roasting fellow gymgoer’s physique

A woman who took aim at another gymgoer’s physique has had her membership revoked after a social media personality stepped in. Allie, who goes by @the_rippedbarbie on Instagram, took a video of another gymgoer doing crunches on a workout bench while shirtless at Absolute Recomp in Texas. “If you’re going to workout topless at least … Read more

‘This is disgusting’: TikTok bans ‘dangerous’ legging legs trend over body image complaints

‘This is disgusting’: TikTok bans ‘dangerous’ legging legs trend over body image complaints

TikTok has cracked down on a “toxic” new trend after mass backlash from users over its perpetuation of unrealistic and damaging body standards. Hashtagged “legging legs,” it consists of young girls declaring they don’t have legs that look “good” in a pair of athletic tights. The trend, which first became popular late last year, perpetuates … Read more

Mom of twins bans her sister-in-law from the house for refusal to call daughters by their names

Mom of twins bans her sister-in-law from the house for refusal to call daughters by their names

A mom of twins was right to ban her sister-in-law from her home after the woman refused to refer to the young children as individuals, Reddit users decided — and experts told Fox News Digital that twins need to have their individuality stressed.  Redditor “FitStarAnise” asked others on the “Am I the A–hole” subreddit to … Read more

OnlyFans star banned from hardware store chain, has cops come to her door after filming saucy video inside

OnlyFans star banned from hardware store chain, has cops come to her door after filming saucy video inside

When Layla Kelly spotted two policemen standing on her front doorstep, her heart dropped. The 33-year-old says she was told by the pair that they were there to have a “very serious talk”. “I instantly thought, oh my god, someone has died,” the Wellington, New Zealand mum told news.com.au. “My heart dropped and I started … Read more

Grandma bans grandson from Christmas — for not believing in Santa Claus

Grandma bans grandson from Christmas — for not believing in Santa Claus

Someone’s off Grandma’s Nice list this year. An anonymous woman has caused a stir online after admitting to having banned her daughter and grandson from celebrating Christmas at her house this year — simply because they do not believe in Santa Claus. The real-life Grinch, posting in a popular Reddit forum, began by explaining that she … Read more

Bumble bans ghosting — stood-up singles urged to report offenders for ‘abusive’ behavior

Bumble bans ghosting — stood-up singles urged to report offenders for ‘abusive’ behavior

Bumble is creating a buzz — by cracking down on rude behavior. The trendy dating platform will now allow its millions of users to report each other for ghosting on an in-person date. The app claims to be the first to take a clear stance on the matter. According to Engadget, the app’s updated guidelines are … Read more

Texas judge rules that women with pregnancy complications are exempt from state’s abortion bans

Texas judge rules that women with pregnancy complications are exempt from state’s abortion bans

Texas judge rules that women with pregnancy complications are exempt from state’s abortion bans – CBS News Watch CBS News In response to a lawsuit, a judge in Texas ruled Friday that women who experience pregnancy complications are exempt from the state’s abortion bans. The state attorney general’s office said it would appeal the ruling. … Read more

Mexican city bans misogynistic lyrics from live venues with threat of hefty fine

Mexican city bans misogynistic lyrics from live venues with threat of hefty fine

Machismo music has no place in this Mexican city. Last week, the city of Chihuahua reportedly banned lyrics that degrade or promote violence against women from performance venues — to curb the rampant gender violence in the area, reported Mexico News Daily. “Today, another of these harsh realities has motivated reform,” said Patricia Ulate, the … 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

In-N-Out bans employees in 5 states from wearing masks without doctor’s note

In-N-Out bans employees in 5 states from wearing masks without doctor’s note

The In-N-Out burger chain will bar employees in five states from wearing masks unless they have a doctor’s note, according to internal company emails leaked on social media. In the memo announcing new guidelines for Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Texas and Utah workers, the fast food chain pointed to “the importance of customer service and the … Read more

Gen Z bans scrolling phone with index finger — that’s for ‘old boomers’

Gen Z bans scrolling phone with index finger — that’s for ‘old boomers’

The infamous generation that cancelled the thumbs-up emoji is now going after the index finger. As if Gen Z wasn’t spoiling enough fun activities of late, Zoomers are now reportedly refusing to scroll phones with their pointer fingers — to avoid looking like “old and out of touch” baby boomers. That’s according to a nationwide … Read more