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| 05.09.2024 | Florida The Latest State To Be Sued By Big Name Publishers Over Unconstitutional Book Bans | Far too many states have decided to engage in censorship, urged on by an alarmingly large voting bloc that truly appears to be on the side of fascism, so long as that fascism appears to be on their side.
Since this is, for the moment, still... |
| 04.08.2024 | The Allure of Peanut Island: A Hidden Gem in Florida's Intracoastal Waters | Peanut Island is a slice of paradise nestled in the Intracoastal Waterway, just off the coast of Riviera Beach, Florida. This 80-acre oasis is a blend of history, adventure, and natural beauty. With its pristine beaches, vibrant marine life... |
| 02.08.2024 | Travel | Postcards from Alaska: Escape Florida’s sweltering summer for the last frontier | Chena Hot Springs is a natural oasis where visitors can take a dip about an hour outside of Fairbanks, Alaska. First discovered in the early 1900s, the spring has a source temperature of more than 150 degrees but is cooled to just over 100 ... |
| 30.07.2024 | Travel | An island in the sun: Peanut Island has snorkeling, pristine beaches and overnight options | This is also where visitors can catch the Peanut Island Shuttle Boat, which departs at regular intervals daily for $25 per adult and $12 per child (online advance reservations). Dogs are allowed on the shuttle boat free of charge and permit... |
| 27.07.2024 | The Allure of Luxury at Sea: Are Cruise Upgrades Worth the Price? | Cruising is a journey, a floating city where dreams meet the ocean. But as ships grow larger, so do the price tags for luxury. The question lingers: Is it worth it? Let’s dive into the world of cruise upgrades and find out.
Cruise lines hav... |
| 22.07.2024 | Travel | Review: Royal Caribbean Utopia of the Seas embraces nonstop party from Port Canaveral | A view of The Boardwalk neighborhood on Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas after the ship made its inaugural arrival at Port Canaveral, Fla., Thursday, July 11, 2024. At 236,860 gross tons – with a passenger capacity of 5,668 – the ship i... |
| 17.07.2024 | Travel | For beach lovers, Florida’s Anastasia Island is a pristine paradise | On the side of the park opposite the Atlantic Ocean, explore the estuarine tidal marsh where dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, fish, crabs and marsh birds have been spotted. Anastasia Watersports is set up with rentals of sailboats, kayaks, ... |
| 06.07.2024 | Movies | ‘Starry Fight’ documentary tells ‘love story’ behind Florida van Gogh house | “I heard about this story in February. I couldn’t stop reading all night long. I couldn’t find a film, a documentary or a book on this house. Maybe nobody had done it because the story was waiting for me,” he said. “Besides the controversy ... |
| 04.07.2024 | Fireworks bundt cake: Confessions of a very amateur baker | Like when most of my pumpkin cheesecake bars hit the floor before their close-up.My dog simultaneously judging me while hoping he can have some. If you need the glass, too, you could always make taking one a part of the fun! (Amy Drew Thomp... |
| 03.07.2024 | The Battle for Copyright: CIR Takes on Tech Giants | The Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR) has filed a lawsuit against tech giants OpenAI and Microsoft, accusing them of copyright infringement. This legal battle highlights the clash between traditional copyright laws and the evolving l... |
| 01.07.2024 | OpenAI Faces Ongoing Scrutiny Over AI Training Data Practice | By Aldohn Domingo
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| 29.06.2024 | Центр журналистских расследований (CIR) подал в суд на Microsoft и OpenAI за нарушение авторских прав | Центр журналистских расследований (CIR), некоммерческая организация, выпускающая журналы Mother Jones и Reveal, подал в суд на Microsoft и OpenAI, обвинив компании в нарушении авторских прав.
«OpenAI и Microsoft использовали наши публикации... |
| 14.06.2024 | Travel | Lighthouse superlatives: Exploring Florida’s oldest, tallest and most haunted lights | The Amelia Island Lighthouse is Florida’s oldest existing lighthouse. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)Oldest: Amelia Island Lighthouse
It might not tower over the landscape (at only 67 feet tall) or appear particularly impressive at firs... |
| 13.06.2024 | Florida frequently targeted by dark money news outlets, report finds | figcaption>span]:font-sans" data-chromatic="ignore">
Florida is one of the states most frequently targeted by dark money news sites — partisan-backed outlets made to look like impartial news sources.
Why it matters: The... |
| 27.05.2024 | Travel | 2 people, 1 RV, 1 year: Florida travel writers complete American journey | “So we had to take the rig in, stay in a hotel. We spent a couple of days really just saying we’re not sure we can do this,” Susan says. “And then we bucked up our courage and decided, yeah, we want to keep going. And then, for months, it w... |
| 09.05.2024 | National Politics | Most of Trump’s kids, including Barron, named presidential convention delegates for Florida | Trump easily won a fight with DeSantis supporters who wanted a loyalty pledge as a requirement to appear on the Florida primary ballot. He also got the endorsements of nearly every Florida Republican Congress member and clinched the nominat... |
| 06.05.2024 | AI Copyright Infringement: Newspapers vs. OpenAI | Newspapers are taking a stand against OpenAI and Microsoft for alleged copyright infringement and spreading 'fake news' hallucinations through AI models. The battle for fair compensation and reputation protection is heating up in the world ... |
| 06.05.2024 | AI Giants Accused of Content Theft by Major Newspapers | A group of major newspaper publishers, including the Chicago Tribune and The Denver Post, have filed lawsuits against artificial intelligence giants OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging that the tech companies illegally harvested copyrighted arti... |
| 06.05.2024 | Battle of the Bots: Newspapers Take on OpenAI and Microsoft | A legal showdown unfolds as major newspapers, including the New York Daily News and Chicago Tribune, sue OpenAI and Microsoft for alleged copyright infringement. The newspapers claim that the tech giants used their articles without permissi... |
| 04.05.2024 | This Week in AI: Generative AI and the problem of compensating creators | Keeping up with an industry as fast-moving as AI is a tall order. So until an AI can do it for you, here’s a handy roundup of recent stories in the world of machine learning, along with notable research and experiments we didn’t cover on th... |
| 01.05.2024 | Newspapers Sue OpenAI for Copyright Infringement and ‘Fake News’ Hallucinations | Starting last year, various rightsholders have filed lawsuits against companies that develop AI models.
The list of complainants includes record labels, book authors, visual artists, a chip maker, and news publications. These rightsholders ... |
| 01.05.2024 | Восемь американских газет подали в суд на Microsoft и ChatGPT, обвинив компании в нарушении авторских прав | Microsoft и OpenAI столкнулись с новым иском по поводу авторских прав. Восемь газетных издательств подали в суд на компании, обвинив их в использовании «миллионов публикаций» без разрешения для обучения моделей искусственного интеллекта, ле... |
| 30.04.2024 | The Denver Post sues OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging tech giants illegally harvested copyrighted articles | The Denver Post and seven other newspapers sued Microsoft and OpenAI on Tuesday, claiming the technology giants illegally harvested millions of copyrighted articles to create their cutting-edge “generative” artificial intelligence products ... |
| 30.04.2024 | OpenAI, Microsoft Face Lawsuit from Major Newspapers Over Copyright Infringement | Inno Flores, Tech Times 30 April 2024, 11:04 pm
OpenAI and Microsoft face legal action from several prominent newspapers, including the New York Daily News and the Chicago Tribune, owned by the Alden Capital Group.
The lawsuit alleges delib... |
| 30.04.2024 | Chicago Tribune, other major newspapers accuse artificial intelligence companies of stealing content | A group of major newspaper publishers, including the Chicago Tribune and New York Daily News, are accusing two of the biggest artificial intelligence companies of stealing their content to improve their products.
That accusation comes in a ... |
| 30.04.2024 | Report: Black girls suffer most from policing in Florida school district | When S.D. walked through the halls of her Florida high school, security guards looked at her inappropriately, gaping at her body.
“I’m a female with curves,” she said, requesting anonymity. “No one touched me, no one said anything, but the ... |
| 27.03.2024 | Disney, Florida settle lawsuits over tourism district | Gov. Ron DeSantis’ allies and Disney settled lawsuits on Wednesday over who controls Disney World’s governing district, with both sides signaling they’re ready to end a two-year feud.
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board vot... |
| 22.03.2024 | Measles spread to at least 3 other states after trips to Florida | Measles cases that turned up in at least three states this year were linked to visits to Florida, federal and state investigators concluded, shedding light on some of the early infections that have fueled an uptick of the highly contagious ... |
| 22.03.2024 | Five-ingredient fudge, an ideal Easter recipe for wee kitchen helpers | I had no intention of writing about fudge this week. I’d been thinking about writing another Foodie Awards follow-up, like last week’s ode to burgers, but my editor wanted an Easter feature.
I thought it would be fun to find a local maker d... |
| 12.03.2024 | How to request public records in Florida | We're smack in the middle of Sunshine Week, a Florida-based homage to public records.
Why it matters: Records kept by the government — everything from police reports to construction permits to text messages between city council members — ar... |
| 04.03.2024 | Health | Measles Q&A: Do I need a booster? And other answers | Measles, declared eradicated in the U.S. in 2000, is rising again. The nation’s recent cases have many wondering whether they are safe from the highly infectious disease.
Nationwide, at least 35 measles cases have been reported by 15 states... |
| 01.03.2024 | Virtual School Company Appeals Trademark Loss In Which Judge Called Them A ‘Trademark Bully’ | Usually when you hear the term “trademark bully” tossed around, it’s done so either by members of the media, such as us here at Techdirt, or by defense attorneys making a point before the court. In the case of The Florida Virtual School, ho... |
| 29.02.2024 | Weiner Articles in Stars & Stripes- Military Extremism, OEN- No Pres Self Pardon, Newsweek- Trump Delays Comment "BEST" | Several other articles featured, ranked H2 OpEdNews in addition to Newsweek Citing "Best Comment" WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 29, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- An article published in Stars and Stripes on February 27th, 2... |
| 19.02.2024 | Entertainment | ‘We’re experts on Griselda Blanco’: Podcast explores fact vs. fiction on Netflix show | How does the real-life Colombian godmother of cocaine, Griselda Blanco, measure up to her portrayal on Netflix’s popular, South Florida-set show “Griselda”?
The answer, if you ask Miami filmmaker Billy Corben, is complex enough to fill a se... |
| 02.02.2024 | Florida group seeks to put Medicaid expansion before voters | Policy experts and healthcare providers are again trying to enshrine Medicaid expansion in Florida's constitution through a ballot initiative.
Why it matters: The petition, unveiled Thursday, seeks to open Medicaid's doors to millions of un... |
| 02.02.2024 | Restaurants Food and Drink | Hearty ribollita is vegetarian love, Italian-style | When I was growing up, ribollita was always in my Dad’s regular winter soup rotation. And when you dig into this incredibly hearty and entirely vegetarian soup, with its nutty, cheesy notes and wonderful, texture-laden greens, it’s easy to ... |
| 26.01.2024 | Kava. It's ancient and relaxing. And, now it comes in a can. | It was five or six years ago that I first sampled kava in a divey little joint in South Florida. I’d heard a lot about the stuff from friends who were genuine fans, but whose reviews of the stuff — and this amused me — seemed more like brag... |
| 25.01.2024 | Proposed Florida laws gain momentum as legislative session nears halfway mark | We're nearly halfway through the 60-day legislative session, and some bills are gaining momentum.
Here's a rundown of where several key bills stand.
Historic preservation: Preservationists say SB 1526 would remove protections for historic d... |
| 08.01.2024 | Andrew Warren, Tampa prosecutor ousted by DeSantis, will not run again | Andrew Warren, the Tampa prosecutor ousted by Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2022, will not seek reelection.
Driving the news: Warren, a Democrat who Hillsborough County voters elected in 2016 and 2020, announced Monday that he decided to bow out of ... |
| 28.12.2023 | Smashing the pomegranate: a jewel of a New Year tradition | Have you ever seen those “enrichments” that zookeepers make for the animals? Essentially, they are puzzles filled with treats, and they’re meant to stimulate the animal’s brain in ways that mimic that of their non-captive brethren on the ou... |
| 26.12.2023 | SpaceX's Historic 19-Time Landed Falcon 9 Topples at Sea Due to Rough Weather | John Lopez, Tech Times 26 December 2023, 02:12 pm |
| 06.12.2023 | DeSantis-backed Disney boss says employees owe $2 million in back taxes on the park pass perks his board stripped away | The Disney district is the epicenter of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' long-running feud with Walt Disney World. Kin Cheung and Maya Alleruzzo, Pool/AP Photo
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| 18.11.2023 | The 14 biggest controversies in the history of Miss Universe | Entertainment The 14 biggest controversies in the history of Miss Universe
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| 03.11.2023 | Elvis and Priscilla Presley met when she was 14 and he was 24. Here's a complete timeline of their relationship. | Entertainment Elvis and Priscilla Presley met when she was 14 and he was 24. Here's a complete timeline of their relationship.
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| 01.11.2023 | Governors show solidarity with Israel, earning plaudits and criticism | Matt Vasilogambros | (TNS) Stateline.org
Eleven days after Hamas terrorists poured into southern Israel from the Gaza Strip, killing at least 1,400 people and kidnapping more than 230, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul arrived in Israel with a pho... |
| 26.10.2023 | Grim reaper galette is a spooky stunner for your Halloween table | A kind of magic happened in my Halloween-loving soul when I saw Ghoul at Heart’s Grim Reaper Galette on Instagram.
It was gorgeous, goth and moody. It was grand, with color you could taste — burgundy, raspberry, chocolate — hues well suited... |
| 25.10.2023 | Politics | Florida doles out $50 million to contractor providing DeSantis Israel flights | TALLAHASSEE — Emergency management officials have authorized up to nearly $50 million in taxpayer dollars to one contractor for open-ended charter flights since Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered the state to bring Floridians home from Israel two we... |
| 19.10.2023 | News | These Florida researchers are giving depressed, anxious people psychedelics | A therapy session with Patricia Brown starts like any other. She leads her clients into a peaceful, quiet room, draped in beige and generic, calming artwork.
Then her clients lie down, close their eyes, put on a blindfold and headphones, an... |
| 19.10.2023 | The pignoli cookie is a sweet, simple way to time travel | “We need amaretto with these,” my cookie tester opined.
I agreed. So much so that I’d have had it as a shot in my honey-vanilla chamomile as I wrote this. I’m not, though. Because there’s no amaretto in the house. With the holiday season fa... |
| 16.10.2023 | Business | How to make the most out of holiday shopping in 2023 | Luckily, travel may finally be cheaper this year, with prices for domestic flights trending downward and hotel rates declining in many areas of the country. And after last year’s meltdown, Southwest Airlines has vowed to do better this year... |
| 06.10.2023 | Pumpkin spice dessert recipes that aren’t your traditional pie | Contributing: Kate Bradshaw and John Metcalfe, Bay Area News Group; Cathy Thomas and Carla Vigos, Southern California News Group; Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel; Gretchen McKay, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via Tribune News Service; Melissa... |
| 28.09.2023 | Pumpkin Spice Tres Leches: a PSL for Hispanic Heritage Month | Season creep is creepier than ever. And no, it’s not my imagination. I say this because pumpkin beer was out on the hay bales on Aug. 6.
AUG. 6! It’s downright extreme.
Now, the most sensible of the food-holiday folk dumped all the pumpkin-... |
| 31.08.2023 | Disney's firefighters backed DeSantis as he feuded with the company. Now his new board has ignored their pleas and stripped away their park benefits. | The DeSantis campaign has been polling The Walt Disney Co. in early primary-voting states, and has found it's unpopular. Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG and Tracy Glantz/The State/Tribune News Service via Getty Images
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| 17.08.2023 | Gas prices are up in Florida compared to last year | Gas prices in Florida have gone up nearly 6% over the last year.
Why it matters: America is a nation of car travelers, with the average person driving nearly 13,500 miles per year.
Higher gas prices take a bigger toll on our wallets — and c... |
| 16.08.2023 | I'm a Floridian who moved to Brooklyn. Here are 5 things I miss — and one thing I'm happy to leave behind. | Travel I'm a Floridian who moved to Brooklyn. Here are 5 things I miss — and one thing I'm happy to leave behind.
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| 02.08.2023 | All of Meryl Streep's movies, ranked | Entertainment All of Meryl Streep's movies, ranked
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| 29.06.2023 | Light up your Fourth of July table with a red, white and blue cheesecake | I am a food writer first and a photographer second.
Actually, it’s probably more like a photographer forty-second.
But I’m trying.
Recipes like this one make it easier, though occasionally, I need help, and for this cheesecake’s close-up, t... |
| 23.06.2023 | Travel
Travel | 10 Florida summertime destinations for a relaxing getaway | It’s the sweltering summertime in the Sunshine State and many resident Floridians are turning their vacations northward in search of cooler temperatures.
But even within a few hours of Orlando, there are pristine beaches to behold, shimmeri... |
| 15.06.2023 | We compared every aspect of Carnival and Royal Caribbean cruise ships. Here's what it's like to sail on each. | Travel We compared every aspect of Carnival and Royal Caribbean cruise ships. Here's what it's like to sail on each.
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| 14.06.2023 | Travel
Travel | Royal Caribbean cooks up new venues for world’s largest cruise ship Icon of the Seas | MIAMI — The Royal Caribbean culinary team has spent more than 500 hours working on its macaroni and cheese, which is getting a starring role among a spate of new dining venues coming to Icon of the Seas when it debuts out of Miami in just o... |
| 13.06.2023 | Nazi flag wavers outside Disney World identified as hate group ‘Order of the Black Sun’ | More On: disney
Disney finance chief clashed with CEO Bob Iger and other top execs before stepping down: report Top Disney exec who helped lure Bob Iger back steps down to take family medical leave Disney jacks up price of its ‘around the w... |
| 07.06.2023 | Outdoors
Outdoors | 15 pieces of gear worth packing for summer adventures | When thinking of summertime essentials, perhaps pool floaties and sunscreen come to mind. Beachgoers will want to pack their umbrellas, sunshades and perhaps a boogie board for a fun day on sunny shores.
While camping becomes less desirable... |
| 02.06.2023 | Editorials
Editorials | Editorial: In Trump vs. DeSantis in Iowa, Disney is the punching bag. So much for serious debate. | Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis packed up his petty fight with Disney and took it on the road this week, heading to Iowa as he launched his campaign for the GOP nomination for president.
At Eternity Church in Clive, Iowa, on Tuesday, he trotted o... |
| 15.05.2023 | Editorials
Editorials | Editorial: Trump verdict backlash must not result in victim blaming | In the aftermath of the historic jury verdict holding former President Donald Trump responsible for an act of sexual violence against writer E. Jean Carroll and years’ worth of defamatory attacks on her credibility, much of the focus has be... |
| 11.05.2023 | The 'brain' behind Ron DeSantis' likely presidential campaign was involved in a major 'ghost candidate' scandal in Florida: 'If it's not illegal, it should be' | Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images
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The Florida pollster Ryan Tyson is expected to be a top advisor in Ron DeSantis' presidential bid. Tyson was at the heart of a 2020 political-corru... |
| 11.05.2023 | DeSantis ally gets power to shut Disney rides, levy $500 fines for violating codes | More On: disney
Disney CEO rips DeSantis over Florida battle: ‘It’s a matter of retaliation’ Disney cuts streaming losses by $400M in Q2, while theme parks boost results I planned a surprise trip to Disneyland for my kids — it went horribly... |
| 18.04.2023 | Travel
Travel | Royal Caribbean details nightlife options on massive Icon of the Seas | Richard Tribou | Orlando Sentinel
The biggest cruise ship in the world is going to be serving up a few new drinks at a few new venues on board as Royal Caribbean released details on some of the bars coming to Icon of the Seas when it debuts... |
| 18.04.2023 | DeSantis threatens to build a state prison next to Disney World, in latest round of retribution over power grab | Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is again going after Walt Disney World, after the company launched a stealth power play. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP and Chris duMond/Getty Images
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| 17.04.2023 | Restaurants Food and Drink
Restaurants Food and Drink | The Very Best Banana Pudding — EVER? ‘Yes!’ say my colleagues | Amy Drew Thompson | Orlando Sentinel
It wasn’t long after I dropped it off that my phone pinged with an incoming text.
“My God, Woman. This banana pudding.”
I was driving, so I couldn’t answer right away, but the reaction was natural. I smi... |
| 15.04.2023 | Private school vouchers are shaping up to be huge part of the 2024 election as GOP candidates work to 'one up' each other on the issue | Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs HB1 to expand taxpayer-funded school vouchers across Florida during a press conference at Christopher Columbus High School on Monday, March 27, 2023, in Miami. Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald/Tribune News Servic... |
| 14.04.2023 | The twists and turns in discovering Orlando Museum of Art’s ‘Basquiats’ were fakes | Matthew J. Palm | Orlando Sentinel
How the now-discredited “Basquiat” artwork came to hang in Orlando Museum of Art is a story of lies, eBay, ticket stubs, catalog clues and shipping labels.
The 22-page plea agreement with the U.S. Attorney... |
| 07.04.2023 | DeSantis says he's considering adding new taxes and tolls at Disney World to punish the company over its power play | Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida warned on April 6 that his battle with Walt Disney World wasn't over. Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Images and Joseph Prezioso/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images
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| 03.04.2023 | NASA announces 4 astronauts flying to the moon on Artemis II | Richard Tribou | Orlando Sentinel
Humans haven’t traveled beyond low-Earth orbit in more than 50 years, but that’s set to change with the launch of the Artemis II mission to orbit the moon next year. Just who will be flying was revealed Mon... |
| 03.04.2023 | DeSantis orders Florida authorities to probe Disney district’s last-minute development deal | More On: disney
Disney World fans say booking vacations has become ‘incredibly complicated’ ‘The Mandalorian’s’ Baby Yoda could finally start talking: producer Disney restaurant staple to close its doors for final time Ron DeSantis teases n... |
| 31.03.2023 | DeSantis warns Disney World he'll take a third swing at them after the company wrote in a loophole that collapsed his takeover plan | Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during an event spotlighting his newly released book, “The Courage To Be Free: Florida’s Blueprint For America’s Revival” at the Orange County Choppers Road House & Museum on March 08, 2023 in Pinellas P... |
| 31.03.2023 | Ron DeSantis teases next moves in battle with Disney: ‘You ain’t seen nothing yet’ | More On: disney
ABC News lays off senior executives in Disney’s cost-cutting drive DeSantis’ Disney board says predecessors stripped them of power Disney CEO Iger ousts old nemesis, Marvel chairman in round of job cuts Jeremy Renner gets em... |
| 31.03.2023 | DeSantis May Be Learning What The Copyright World Has Always Known: Disney’s Lawyers Don’t Fuck Around | We’ve already covered how Florida man Governor Ron DeSantis flipped out that Disney, the largest employer in his state, offered some mild criticism over one of his unconstitutional censorship bills, and decided to retaliate by (1) removing ... |
| 30.03.2023 | Ron DeSantis' plan to take control of Disney's land backfired spectacularly because of a loophole in the agreement that may reduce his appointees to powerless functionaries | Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis got married at Disney World in 2009. Joe Raedle/Getty Images and AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images
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Gov. Ron DeSantis gained control of Walt Disney World's oversight district board in February.
The move was ... |
| 29.03.2023 | Travel
Travel | Cruise lines’ new leaders have net-zero challenge on their mind | Richard Tribou | (TNS) Orlando Sentinel
The powers that be for the big cruise lines have been handing off the reins since steering their companies through the pandemic with new CEOs in place, but while they are still chasing prepandemic pro... |
| 23.03.2023 | DeSantis' office shows support as Florida considers expanding so-called 'Don't Say Gay' law up to 12th grade | Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during an event spotlighting his newly released book, “The Courage To Be Free: Florida’s Blueprint For America’s Revival” at the Orange County Choppers Road House & Museum on March 08, 2023 in Pinellas P... |
| 22.03.2023 | Restaurants Food and Drink
Restaurants Food and Drink | This five-cheese mac & cheese (with bacon!) will make dinner grate again | Amy Drew Thompson | Orlando Sentinel
“This is the best mac and cheese I’ve ever had,” The Beau joked.
I say “joked” because he was eating tteokbokki. So for the record, right now, Doshi, a Korean restaurant — and its molten cheese-smothered... |
| 17.03.2023 | Rep. Cory Mills founded a company that sells arms to foreign governments. He won't say which ones. | Rep. Cory Mills. Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images
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| 02.03.2023 | A Florida lawmaker thinks the so-called 'Don't Say Gay' bill doesn't go far enough — and is pitching a major expansion | A LGBTQ pride flag. Niklas Storm/Getty Images
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A Florida GOP state representative filed a proposal expanding the state's so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill.
The bill, HB 1223, would prohibit instruction on sexual orientation... |
| 01.03.2023 | Editorials
Editorials | Editorial: Mourn gun violence victims, then act to prevent more | There are no words to describe the choking grief when the sharp impact of bullets ends young lives full of bright promise. That impact hits across communities, but it is felt most keenly by those who understood the potential that has sudden... |
| 21.02.2023 | Trump has been attacking DeSantis, who was once a political ally. Here's how it all fell apart ahead of the 2024 election. | President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hold a COVID-19 and storm preparedness roundtable in Belleair, Florida, on July 31, 2020. SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images
Trump first mentioned DeSantis on Twitter almost 11 years ago.
His... |
| 21.02.2023 | 8 of the best and 8 of the worst John Travolta films of all time, ranked | Entertainment 8 of the best and 8 of the worst John Travolta films of all time, ranked
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| 17.02.2023 | After being attacked by both Democrats and the GOP, Rick Scott edits his plan to sunset all federal laws every 5 years. He now wants to make exceptions for Social Security, Medicare, and the military. | Florida Sen. Rick Scott speaks during a news conference following the GOP weekly policy luncheon on Capitol Hill on September 20, 2022. AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana
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| 08.02.2023 | DeSantis echoes Trump in latest offense against the media after taunting the former president during live TV roundtable | Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at a press conference to announce the award of $100 million for beach recovery following Hurricanes Ian and Nicole in Daytona Beach Shores in Florida. Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images
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| 26.01.2023 | How Vanessa Bryant became 'Queen Mamba' | Kobe Bryant's wife, Vanessa. Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post via Getty Images
Vanessa Bryant was the "Queen Mamba" to Kobe's "Black Mamba," and they were married for nearly 20 years.
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| 13.01.2023 | Anti-democratic sentiment boils over in Brazil | As thousands of protesters descended on the three main houses of political power in Brasília on Sunday afternoon, the parallels between the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol and the events unfolding in Brazil’s capital were undenia... |
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