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Which countries have banned TikTok?

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TikTok is facing increasing limits and bans on a global scale. In the U.S., a looming ban and a recent congressional hearing with TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has made many a headline. Beyond, across North America, Europe and Asia, several countries have implemented some level of restriction on the the app, largely over privacy … Read more

Why ‘Barbie’ Is Banned in Vietnam

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The Big Picture Barbie was never released in Vietnam due to a scene that depicted the controversial nine-dash line, which both Vietnam and China claim as their own in the South China Sea. The Philippines initially planned to ban the film as well, but after multiple viewings, they concluded that the scene did not actually … Read more

Jamie Lynn Spears Reportedly Banned From Discussing Britney Spears

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Actress Jamie Lynn Spears reportedly won’t say anything about her famous sister, pop star Britney Spears, during her appearance on “I’m A Celebrity.” According to new reports, the “Zoey 101” star has been banned from using her sister’s name on the show, as the Princess of Pop does not want her sister to make money … Read more

Censored art from around the world finds a second opportunity at a Barcelona museum for banned works

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BARCELONA, Spain — A drawing of a nude Donald Trump. A punching bag sculpture shaped like a woman’s torso. A display of women’s party shoes standing proudly on prayer rugs. All are pieces of contemporary art that have provoked debate and, sometimes, violent reactions. These pieces and dozens more that were subjected to some sort … Read more

Afghan farmers lose income of more than $1 billion after the Taliban banned poppy cultivation

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ISLAMABAD (AP) — Afghan farmers have lost income of more than $1 billion from opium sales after the Taliban outlawed poppy cultivation, according to a report from the U.N. drugs agency published Sunday. Afghanistan was the world’s biggest opium producer and a major source for heroin in Europe and Asia when the Taliban seized power … Read more

Costco Continues to Sell Banned Surveillance Equipment

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U.S. lawmakers are questioning Costco’s decision to sell banned Chinese-based security products reportedly linked to human rights abuses and cybersecurity risks. Rep. Christopher Smith (R-NJ) and Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) wrote a letter to the retailer on Tuesday, calling for Costco to remove Lorex surveillance equipment from its shelves. Should Facial Recognition Technology be Banned? … Read more

Diddy Says WB Banned Him From Portraying ‘The Joker’ For Halloween

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Diddy says his version of Heath Ledger’s Joker was so good last year Warner Bros. sent him a cease and desist from doing the look in the future. If you recall, Diddy masqueraded around L.A. dressed as Batman’s arch nemesis during Halloween 2022 and fooled a lot of people in the process who didn’t even … Read more

Pro-Palestine Protests Are Being Banned in Europe

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On Oct. 14, tens of thousands of protesters gathered across the U.K. and Europe to express support for Gaza, where more than 1 million Palestinians have fled their homes since Hamas militants launched a surprise attack on Israel on Oct. 7 and Israel declared a siege in retaliation. In London, thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered … Read more

AMD’s Anti-Lag feature is getting gamers banned from Counter-Strike 2

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Counter-Strike 2 developers strongly warned players in a post that they’ll be banned if they turn on AMD’s Anti-Lag feature for CS2. According to the post, the features from the most recent driver updates are “implemented by detouring engine dll functions,” adding that when AMD updates the drivers, the team will work on “identifying affected … Read more