Fifty Bans in the US That Are Hard to Believe Are Real

There is a whole list of surprising things and actions that are prohibited in the USA. Reader's Digest tells about the strangest prohibitive laws. Sometimes you can come across some pretty strange laws in the USA - for example, the ban on Kinder surprise eggs, which since 1997…

The United States will not issue visas to Russians and citizens of 74 other countries.

The State Department is suspending immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries. The reason is concerns that applicants from these countries could become recipients of social assistance, Fox News reports. A State Department memo directs consular officers to deny visas based on current law until the State Department…

Super Secret: 12 U.S. Banning Places

You probably know or guess that planes are prohibited from flying close to the White House and the Capitol, but not everyone knows that flights are also prohibited over Mount Vernon and Disney World. No-fly zones are primarily a security measure, explains…

You may be banned from visiting US national parks: what not to do

National parks are some of the most visited places in the United States. However, certain behaviors may result in you being banned from the park. How and why, Yahoo! told. Although it is relatively rare, some people are banned from parks...

Immigrant on Work Visa Faces Jail for Trying to Buy Home in Florida

Jin Bian, a Chinese software engineer who has lived in the US for 12 years on an H-1B visa, could face jail time for buying real estate in Florida. Bian, 31, was looking to buy a house near his Tampa office so he wouldn't have to commute an hour to work.…

House of Representatives approves bill to ban TikTok in US

On March 13, the US House of Representatives voted for a bill that would ban TikTok in the States. Now the document is sent to the Senate, many of whose members have expressed support for banning the popular social network, CNN writes. Although it is not yet possible to say with certainty what it will be...

Twenty popular things in the world that are prohibited in the USA

The USA is a country of laws, and some of those laws are just weird. For example, in Alabama it is illegal to fight bears. In Montana, you can't give rats, and in Indiana you can't fish in a barrel. Writes about this The Stacker. Some laws like ...

Russian court declares LGBT community an 'extremist organization'

The Supreme Court of the Russian Federation upheld the claim of the Ministry of Justice to ban the “international LGBTQ+ movement” and recognize it as an “extremist organization.” Meduza writes about this. The court hearing, which took place on November 30, was held behind closed doors. Only representatives of the Ministry of Justice were allowed into the courtroom.…

Skittles, Nerds, Trolli Gummi and dozens of other popular sweets and drinks may be banned in California

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed landmark legislation aimed at banning the use of Red Dye No. 3 and other potentially harmful food additives in consumer products. CNN writes about this. The state became the first in the country to ban ingredients found in many popular...

Finland has banned the entry of cars with Russian license plates: Estonia proposes to confiscate cars that are already in the country

On September 8, the European Commission presented instructions on the application of sanctions measures against goods imported from Russia, including cars, clothing and hygiene items, for EU member countries. Subsequently, it was clarified that customs authorities should pay special attention to cars, while...

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