New York City moves to restrict self checkout lanes with new limits and staffing rules

You end up with fewer “self” in self-checkout and more supervised checkout under a different name. Costco's new checkout limits will affect stores across the US under new bill https://t.co/cw63FdyhaM pic.twitter.com/RMr1NGI4nQ — New York Post (@nypost) April 21, 2026 Costco’s new checkout limits will affect stores across the US under new bill In an effort …

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Australia imposes world‑first under-16 social media ban — The law takes effect, targeting major platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. Around the world, governments are moving to restrict children’s access to social media

Australia launches youth social media ban it says will be the world’s ‘first domino’ More than 1 million social media accounts held by users under 16 are set to be deactivated in Australia in a divisive world-first ban that is being closely watched elsewhere. Can children and teenagers be forced off social media en masse? …

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Denmark will introduce a law to restrict the use of foreign flags on its territory.

Denmark is set to implement a law that limits the display of foreign flags within its borders. According to Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard, the Danish flag (known as the Dannebrog) holds significant national importance, and as such, the flags of other countries cannot be freely flown. However, there are exceptions: flags from Nordic countries, Greenland, the …

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Jonathan Turley warns Canada ‘doubling down’ on push to restrict free speech: ‘Not likely to end there’

Free speech advocates around the world railed against a new Canadian law that could demand a life sentence for adults who violate speech laws on social media. Introduced last month, the Online Harms Act, or Bill C-63, would empower judges to imprison adults for life if they post views supportive of genocide. The bill would …

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California Democrat introduces bill to ‘electronically restrict cars from going over speed limit.’

In a controversial move, California Senator Scott Wiener introduces bills forcing new vehicles, starting 2027, to incorporate “speed governors,” limiting speeds to 10 mph above posted limits. Critics slam the proposal as a direct assault on personal freedoms, arguing that citizens should be trusted to drive responsibly without intrusive technology. The heated debate unfolds as …

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Democrats Propose Bill to Restrict Paramilitary Activity, Faces Criticism for Potential Impact on Second Amendment

Democrats Introduce Bill to Effectively Destroy the Constitution’s Last Line of Defense Against Tyranny, ENDING Militias and the 2nd Militias who like to spend their weekends training to overthrow the government could find themselves running afoul of federal law, under new legislation being proposed in the House and Senate Thursday that seeks to curtail paramilitary …

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California Looking To Restrict Travel For Classic Cars

via YAHOO: The state of California is looking seriously at instituting or allowing local governments to institute zero-emission zones in the near future. In preparation for such a move, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) reportedly is gathering information about classic cars and how their owners use them. We knew something like this was coming …

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Biden handed major legal defeat in attempt to restrict oil, gas drilling in Gulf of Mexico

A federal court struck down the Biden administration’s last-minute restrictions on an upcoming offshore oil and gas lease sale in a ruling late Thursday evening. Judge James Cain of the Western District of Louisiana granted a preliminary injunction request from plaintiffs — the State of Louisiana, industry association American Petroleum Institute (API) and oil companies …

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WH spokesperson KJP Confirms Biden Regime Seeking to Restrict Water Heaters, Gas Stoves, Dishwashers and Other Appliances by 2029

Karine Jean-Pierre Confirms Biden Regime Seeking to Restrict Water Heaters, Gas Stoves, Dishwashers and Other Appliance White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Monday confirmed the Biden Regime is seeking to restrict water heaters and other appliances by 2029. The Biden Regime is cracking down on gas stoves, water heaters and other popular appliances all …

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New Zealand will restrict the use of herbal products that people use to treat infections and maintain a healthy lifestyle

by UniversalSurvivalist “The passing of the Therapeutic Products Bill marks the most significant change to the regulation of medicines, medical devices and natural health products in nearly 40 years.” Another WEF agenda? If that is not a deafening alarm bell I don’t know what is, Australia and New Zealand are the nexus and testbed of …

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Governments Can Program CBDC to Restrict Undesirable Purchases: WEF ‘Summer Davos’ in China

Having the government control or restrict your purchases is a living hell. via sociable.co: Governments can program Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) with expiry dates and to restrict “undesirable” purchases, according to a discussion at the World Economic Forum (WEF) “Summer Davos” meeting in China. Today at the WEF’s 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, aka “Summer …

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