54 h. ago Teen bullies in Tennessee may be banned from driving under new law

The new law is part of Tennessee lawmakers’ push to address bullying

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3 d. ago Supreme Court throws out appellate rulings in favor of transgender people in 4 states

The Supreme Court has thrown out appellate rulings in favor of transgender people in four states following the justices’ recent decision upholding a Tennessee ban on certain medical treatment for transgender youths

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7 d. ago Effort to repeal Ohio ban on college DEI programs, faculty strikes falls short

The petition drive seeking repeal of an Ohio law banning DEI programs and faculty strikes at public colleges and universities, and making other higher education policy changes, has fallen short of the necessary signatures

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7 d. ago They are forced to travel 1,000 miles to get healthcare for their trans kid. But they still refuse to leave Tennessee

After the USA’s highest court backed states’ rights to block transgender under-18s from lifesaving medical treatments, one Tennessee mother tells Io Dodds why she and her family plan to stay and fight

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8 d. ago The law involving pedestrian right of way many drivers still don't know

Experts have reminded drivers of the change to the Highway Code, which was made in early 2022

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9 d. ago Mum's 'world fell apart' after teen daughter dies in horror car crash at hands of speeding boyfriend

Lily-May Vaughan, 17, died when the car she was in flipped and hit a pole - with her mum now calling for law changes to protect others after the driver kept their license for 13 months following the crash

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1 week ago Headlight rules for drivers at night as old UK law threatens on the spot fines

Drivers face challenges when driving at night but they need to be aware of both the Highway Code and Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989

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1 week ago New UK law change for everyone who parks a car on a driveway

The new rules are designed to make life easier for electric vehicle (EV) owners, and convince more to switch to electric. It could also allow households to make some extra money

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2 w. ago The US supreme court just undermined gender equality | Moira Donegan

The Skrmetti decision upholding Tennessee’s ban on transition-related healthcare for minors deprives children and batters the 14th amendmentBy now, it is a ritual: every June, Americans endure several weeks of agonizing suspense, as we wait to hear how the supreme court will erode our freedoms, attack our dignity, undermine self-government and empower those who enrich themselves at our expense. The court, controlled by career politicians in robes who were hand-selected for their loyalty to the rightwing and their willingness to be wildly intellectually dishonest in pursuit of Republican policy objectives, has ended the right to abortion, desiccated the Voting Rights Act, made state gun regulations nearly impossible and declared the president functionally immune to criminal law. Many of us waited, with a mixture and terror and disgust, to see what cruelties the court would deliver for us in 2025.The justices decided to start by attacking vulnerable children. In a 6-3 split, the court...

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2 w. ago Families of trans kids worry about what's next after Supreme Court rules on gender

A U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors is leaving transgender children and their parents uncertain and anxious about its impact

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2 w. ago What to know about the impacts of the Supreme Court's ruling on transgender care for youth

The U.S. Supreme Court said Tennessee did not violate the constitution by banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors

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3 w. ago New UK car law '49% of drivers want' could be introduced in days

Electric vehicle drivers could soon be benefiting from a significant change, as motorists without access to a home charger might have cheaper charging options soon

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