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The government did not specify which manufacturers or models are likely to be impacted by the rule, which will be open for public comment for 30 days. File photo

United States bans Chinese and Russian tech in vehicles over national security fears

China hit back by saying Washington was taking ‘discriminatory action’ against its companies

Some city officials, as well as pro-migrant and civil rights groups, have sought to educate those who might be targeted on their rights in the event of a raid. (Edgard Garrido/Reuters)

As US agents prepare to arrest ‘thousands,’ undocumented people live in fear

Agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are expected to hit the streets of at least 10 major American cities

As part of a catch-up vaccination campaign because of South Africa’s five-month-long measles outbreak, all children between the ages of six months and 15 years can get a free vaccine in the public sector.  (Eduardo Munoz/Reuters)

New York mandates vaccine to contain Brooklyn measles outbreak

Under the new rules, anyone who has not received the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine or does not have evidence of immunity risks a fine of $1 000

In November, BuzzFeed launched a $5 monthly subscription plan that offers access to newsletters and additional content. The main site remains free. (Reuters)

US free news sites BuzzFeed, HuffPost feel the layoff pinch

At BuzzFeed, it was the second wave of job cuts in 14 months

Buzzfeed has just announced it is letting go of around 100 of its 1

Time is running out for BuzzFeed, Mashable

Less than two years ago, blog turned news site Mashable was valued at $250-million, with Time Warner among its investors.

Anthony Weiner gets 21 months for sexting teen

The 53-year-old had pleaded guilty in May to sending explicit photographs and messages to a 15-year-old high school student last year.

Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and DB Weiss.

Creators behind ‘Game of Thrones’ stir race controversy with ‘Confederate’

What if the South had won the American Civil War?

Trump and the dollar deter visitors

The president’s travel bans have had a knock-on effect — though he has piqued some interest