Minister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt, a member of the CSU party, has expressed doubts regarding the concept of banning social media for children. Accordi... https://news.osna.fm/?p=47640 | #news #bans #children #dobrindt #feasibility
Dobrindt Questions Feasibility of Social Media Bans for Children, Pushing Parental Responsibility - Osna.FM

Dobrindt questions strict social media bans for kids. See the German Minister's latest views on balancing online safety and freedom for youth.

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Friday, May 22, 2026

"I'm not counting on the US;" In Estonia, faith in Trump's defense of Baltics fades -- Russian drones hits apartment buildings in Dnipro injuring 19, including 3 children -- Is Belarus about to enter the Russian war? -- The anniversary of Russia's long-forgotten genocide ... and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/05/friday-may-22-2026/

Following a crisis response drill conducted on Wednesday, the German government made clear that it would not authorize the shooting down of a hijacked passenger... https://news.osna.fm/?p=47406 | #news #aircraft #bans #citing #civilian
German Government Bans Shooting Down Hijacked Civilian Aircraft, Citing Constitutional Law - Osna.FM

Berlin confirms it would not shoot down hijacked passenger planes, clarifying German crisis response policy during recent exercises.

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Should Canada consider travel bans like U.S. is doing amid Ebola outbreak?
Currently, the Canadian government advises Canadians to avoid all travel to Ituri and North Kivu provinces, citing safety and security concerns.
#Canada #Health #World #Ebola
https://globalnews.ca/news/11859016/should-canada-consider-travel-bans-amid-ebola-outbreak/
Should Canada consider travel bans like U.S. is doing amid Ebola outbreak?
Currently, the Canadian government advises Canadians to avoid all travel to Ituri and North Kivu provinces, citing safety and security concerns.
#Canada #Health #World #Ebola
https://globalnews.ca/news/11859016/should-canada-consider-travel-bans-amid-ebola-outbreak/

USA: DOJ Says Conn. Has No Right To Regulate Feds' Use Of Force

The #U.S. #Department of #Justice on Friday #sued #Connecticut in federal court #over a recently enacted #state #law that subjects #in-custody #deaths to #state #oversight, #requires #federal #agents to #wear identifying #badges, and #bans law enforcement #officers from wearing #face #masks, calling the act "blatantly unconstitutional."
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Southwest Airlines Bans Robots On Its Planes Just 2 Days After One Actually Flew For The 1st Time http://dlvr.it/TSY3c3 #aircraft #Airlines #bans #robot
Speaking on the debate concerning the regulation of social media for minors, CSU digital politician Hansjörg Durz cautioned against implementing sweeping outrig... https://news.osna.fm/?p=45964 | #news #against #bans #blanket #caution
German Politician Urges Caution Against Blanket Social Media Bans, Prioritizing Existing Digital Regulations - Osna.FM

Learn why CSU politician Hansjörg Durz warns against abrupt social media shutdowns and advocates for thoughtful regulation for youth online..

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The Czech Foreign Minister, Petr Macinka, has officially rejected the hosting of the "Sudeten German Day" event in the Czech Republic. The meeting is scheduled... https://news.osna.fm/?p=45283 | #news #bans #brno #czech #day
Czech Minister Bans Sudeten German Day Plans, Denouncing Event as Unsuitable for Brno - Osna.FM

Czech Republic rejects Sudeten German Day plans. See why Prague's officials are criticizing the proposed event and the resulting diplomatic tensions.

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#AI #datacenter #bans are rapidly multiplying across the #US — 69 jurisdictions block new builds, with four permanent
Number of bans enacted against #datacenters is increasing across US, with one tracker listing 14 new bans from March to April. According to the U.S. Data Center Moratorium Tracker, there are currently 50 active bans across different jurisdictions. #Hyperscalersare rushing to build data centers, especially as they rush to become the dominant force in AI.
https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/ai-data-center-bans-are-rapidly-multiplying-across-the-us-69-jurisdictions-block-new-builds-with-four-moves-noted-as-permanent
AI data center bans are rapidly multiplying across the US — 69 jurisdictions block new builds, with four moves noted as permanent

More people are saying no to data centers.

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