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China is planning to acquire 115,000 banned Nvidia AI chips to support the development of large-scale data centers, highlighting ongoing technological and geopolitical tensions involving semiconductor technology.
A podcast claims that a 'Real Housewives of New York' star was banned from SoulCycle's NYC location for making out with her boyfriend during class and disruptive behavior, including talking loudly and arguing with staff. The incident allegedly led to her being banned after a confrontation with the studio manager. SoulCycle has previously been featured on the show and associated with other Housewives stars.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed banning brominated vegetable oil (BVO), an ingredient found in fruity and citrus-flavored sodas, due to concerns over its toxic effects shown in animal studies. BVO has been found to potentially harm the thyroid, liver, heart, and cause neurological problems. Many companies have already reformulated their beverages to replace BVO with other ingredients. California has already banned BVO in food, and it is also banned in the European Union and Japan. Keurig Dr Pepper, the maker of Sun Drop soda, has already planned to phase out the ingredient, while PepsiCo stopped using BVO in its beverages in 2019. Experts support the FDA's decision, urging food companies to find healthier alternatives.
A guest aboard the Carnival Magic cruise ship allegedly attacked another guest with a bar glass in the theater, resulting in the victim receiving medical treatment. The assailant has been confined to their room for the remainder of the cruise and has been permanently banned from sailing with Carnival in the future. The FBI and police are investigating the incident.
The movie "Barbie" has been banned in Algeria, Kuwait, and Vietnam due to objections over its themes of gender and sexuality or the alleged use of a controversial map. Despite the bans, the film has been a huge success worldwide, grossing over $1.1 billion since its release. Other countries, including Lebanon, are considering banning the movie for similar reasons. The ban in Algeria came after the film had sold out theaters every day since its release.
Late night talk show host and New Hampshire native Seth Meyers has been added to a list of 500 Americans who are permanently banned from Russia in response to US sanctions. Other Granite Staters on the list include the New Hampshire congressional delegation and former Senator Kelly Ayotte.
Two guests were banned from Walt Disney World after a family feud over a photo spot in front of the 100th anniversary sign in the Magic Kingdom park turned into a fistfight. A member of a larger family allegedly punched a member of the smaller family in the face when asked to move. The smaller family declined to press charges, but two members of the larger family were banned from the park. Walt Disney World prohibits profanity and disruptive behavior.
A Texas man, Cody Benjamin Lovins, was arrested and banned from all future United Airlines flights after allegedly assaulting an employee while boarding a flight at San Francisco International Airport. Lovins was cited for battery and released, and the investigation remains ongoing. United Airlines has condemned the behavior and is working with local law enforcement.
Carnival has banned two passengers for life after a TikTok video showed one of them fishing from the balcony of their room, which is prohibited on the company's ships. The incident took place near the port in Nassau, Bahamas, and it is unclear whether the video was originally shared by one of the offending guests themselves. The passengers potentially violated multiple rules, including bringing live animals onto the ship and throwing anything off the ship. Carnival reserves the right to disembark any guest whose behavior affects the comfort, enjoyment, safety, or wellbeing of other guests or crew members.
Amazon has banned the sale of Flipper Zero, a popular pentesting tool, citing it as a "card-skimming device." Sellers have been warned to remove all restricted products within 48 hours or face account deactivation. The product is still available on the Flipper official website and other e-commerce platforms. The Brazilian government has seized purchases of Flipper Zero due to alleged criminal activities. It is unclear whether the ban is temporary or permanent, and other e-commerce platforms may follow suit.
Amazon has banned the sale of the Flipper Zero portable multi-tool for pen-testers, labeling it as a card-skimming device. The Flipper Zero is a compact, portable, and programmable pen-testing tool that can experiment with and debug various digital and hardware devices via various protocols. Amazon has now banned Flipper Zero on its platform, tagging it as a "restricted product" under the Lock Picking & Theft Devices category.