Governments are studying the decision to prohibit youths from using platforms like Facebook and TikTok as worries grow about the potential harm they cause.
Tag: Fines (Penalties)
Bookstores on Edge as Kremlin Sets Sights on Policing Books
Restrictions on publishers and sellers have grown more severe. Volumes are being pulled from shelves or redacted like secret documents, but bookstores remain important sources of community.
London Woman Fined After Pouring Coffee in Drain Gets a Break
A social media outcry arose after she was given a fine of 150 pounds for pouring out “a tiny little bit” of coffee before boarding a bus.
French Winemaker Gets Prison for Selling Fake Champagne
Didier Chopin, 56, was accused of passing off wine made with carbonated grapes from Spain and other regions in France as Champagne.
A French Beach Town’s Plea to Tourists: Keep Your Clothes On
“A little restraint, please!” wrote the mayor of Les Sables d’Olonne, who is leading an effort to stop visitors from wandering the town in just their swimwear.
With Trump’s Help, Scandal-Ridden Brazilian Meatpacker JBS Makes a Comeback
JBS, a giant Brazilian firm once fined billions for bribery, is trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Some credit President Trump’s era of deal-making for the company’s success.
With Trump’s Help, Scandal-Ridden Brazilian Meatpacker JBS Makes a Comeback
JBS, a giant Brazilian firm once fined billions for bribery, is trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Some credit President Trump’s era of deal-making for the company’s success.
With Trump’s Help, Scandal-Ridden Brazilian Meatpacker JBS Makes a Comeback
JBS, a giant Brazilian firm once fined billions for bribery, is trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Some credit President Trump’s era of deal-making for the company’s success.
As Trump’s Tariffs Nudge Canada Toward Free Interprovincial Trade, Gerard Comeau Gets His Revenge
Gerard Comeau fought back after being fined for bringing too much beer into his province. He lost the battle, but may yet win the war.
Turkey Cracks Down on Fliers Who Stand Up Too Soon, Threatening Fines
As of this month, passengers who stand before planes fully stop may be fined by the Turkish government.