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California Bill Restricts Self-Defense, Ends Crime-stopping Protection, Mandates ‘Retreat’

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California Bill Restricts Self-Defense, Ends Crime-stopping Protection, Mandates ‘Retreat’

Credit: Tony Webster via Wikimedia California lawmakers have proposed a bill restricting self-defense, mandating “retreat,” ending crime-stopping protections and limiting force to what’s “reasonably necessary.”  Bystanders intervening to protect others or stop crimes could face higher legal risks. Someone like New York’s Daniel Penny, for instance, might face conviction for holding down a dangerous individual. A Manhattan … Read more

Mint Explainer: What will happen if the US restricts chip supply to India?

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Mint Explainer: What will happen if the US restricts chip supply to India?

The move triggered conversations about the global semiconductor market, US dominance, the lopsided chip industry, and what would happen if the US imposed even more severe restrictions on India’s access to processors. What would happen if India fails to procure chips? The move would deal a significant blow to India’s large corporations across industries—not just … Read more

New Brazil law restricts use of smartphones in elementary and high schools

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New Brazil law restricts use of smartphones in elementary and high schools

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Monday signed a bill restricting the use of smartphones at school, following a global trend for such limitations. The move will impact students at elementary and high schools across the South American nation starting in February. It provides a legal framework to ensure … Read more

Venezuela restricts TikTok – leaving citizens turning to VPNs

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Venezuela restricts TikTok – leaving citizens turning to VPNs

People in Venezuela have increasingly turned to VPN services, yet again, as authorities restrict access to TikTok. Proton VPN confirmed to TechRadar that sign-ups across the country have spiked 350% so far, and usage is still increasing at the time of writing (see graph below). This surge comes as TikTok is being disrupted in Venezuela, … Read more

New Year’s Day: Delhi Metro restricts entry at THIS station; India Gate, Connaught Place draw massive crowds

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New Year’s Day: Delhi Metro restricts entry at THIS station; India Gate, Connaught Place draw massive crowds

New Year: Gate number 2 of the Central Secretariat Delhi Metro station was closed at 9:30 pm on Wednesday, January 1, as large crowds waited outside it. As per official timings, Delhi Metro stations remain open until 11 pm. A man waiting outside the metro gate with a child said that he had been waiting … Read more