Algeria bans 'Barbie' almost a month after movie's local release
The film “Barbie” has been pulled from theaters in Algeria almost a month after it opened in the North African country
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Vietnam bans 'Barbie' movie due to an illustration showing China's territorial claim
State media have reported that Vietnam has banned distribution of the popular "Barbie" movie because it includes a view...
Georgia school's book bans may break civil rights law, federal officials warn
The U.S. Department of Education says a Georgia school district’s decision to remove some books may have created a hosti...
Montana governor bans TikTok. But can the state enforce the law?
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte on Wednesday signed into law a first-of-its kind bill that makes it illegal for TikTok to op...
Wisconsin school bans Miley, Dolly duet from class concert
Administrators at a Wisconsin elementary school aren't letting a first-grade class perform a Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parto...
School library book bans are seen as targeting LGBTQ content
Longstanding disagreements about content in school libraries often focus this year on books with LGBTQ themes
Pakistan reverses course, bans 'Joyland' from cinemas
A Pakistani official says the country's Oscar entry, “Joyland,” is banned from cinemas, despite being previously approve...
Jamaica bans broadcasts deemed to glorify drugs, crime
Jamaica’s broadcasting regulator has banned music and TV broadcasts deemed to glorify or promote criminal activity, viol...
Report: Smoking bans no longer a threat to casino revenue
For decades, it was accepted wisdom in the casino industry that eliminating smoking would automatically lead to revenue...
United Arab Emirates bans Pixar's 'Lightyear' from showing
The United Arab Emirates has banned the upcoming Pixar animated feature “Lightyear” from showing in movie theaters amid...