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Lancaster County bans TikTok use on county devices

The county is the first in the state to publicly announce that policy, but it follows other states and the federal government in blocking the app over security concerns.
By Sam Dunklau

West Virginia Republican-led legislature outlaws abortion

The bill included exceptions for fetal anomalies, medical emergencies and non-viable fetuses.

By NPR

Environmental groups push for Pittsburgh plastic bag ban

The letter is part of Penn Environment’s broader campaign to pass a plastic bag ordinance in Pittsburgh.

By Staff

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Why Facebook’s decision on Donald Trump could be ‘make or break’ for his political future

Facebook has become crucial for raising money and for targeting supporters and swing voters, something the Trump campaign did in unprecedented ways.

By NPR

U.S. to bar downloads of TikTok, WeChat

The Trump administration is banning Americans from downloading popular video-sharing app TikTok and limiting the use of WeChat because of national security concerns, the Commerce Department announced on Friday.

By NPR

Trump signs Executive Order that will effectively ban use of TikTok in the U.S.

In practice, experts say it likely will mean the app could be removed from Apple and Google's app stores.
By NPR

Anti-doping agency bans Russia from international sports events for 4 years

"For too long, Russian doping has detracted from clean sport."
By NPR



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