Today: July 03, 2024
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Arts|Economy

Florida arts groups left in the lurch by DeSantis veto of state funding for theaters and museums

All over Florida, arts groups are scrambling to plug large budget gaps after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unexpectedly vetoed $32 million in arts funding

Florida arts groups left in the lurch by DeSantis veto of state funding for theaters and museums
News

Texas added more Hispanic, Asian and Black residents than any other state last year

Everything is bigger in Texas, including the number of residents of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds who joined the state's population

Texas added more Hispanic, Asian and Black residents than any other state last year
Business|Entertainment

Disney set to invest up to $17B in Florida parks now that fight with DeSantis appointees has ended

Months after Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees agreed to end their legal fight, the two sides are set to approve an agreement that could result in the company investing up to $17 billion into its Florida resort

Disney set to invest up to $17B in Florida parks now that fight with DeSantis appointees has ended
Arts|Entertainment

Attraction starring Disney's first Black princess replaces ride based on film many viewed as racist

A new attraction starring the first Black Disney princess is opening at the company's theme parks in Florida and California

Attraction starring Disney's first Black princess replaces ride based on film many viewed as racist
Business|Economy|Technology

AI use by businesses is small but growing rapidly, led by IT sector and firms in Colorado and DC

The rate of businesses in the U.S. using AI is still relatively small but growing rapidly

AI use by businesses is small but growing rapidly, led by IT sector and firms in Colorado and DC
Lifestyle|News

Differences between gay and straight spouses disappear after legalization of gay marriage

Same-sex spouses were typically younger and were more likely to be employed than those in opposite-sex marriages, although many of those differences disappeared after the legalization of gay marriage in 2015

Differences between gay and straight spouses disappear after legalization of gay marriage
Economy|News|Opinion|Political

The Census Bureau failed to adequately monitor advertising contract for 2020 census, watchdog says

The Office of Inspector General says the Census Bureau didn’t adequately monitor contract orders worth hundreds of millions of dollars dealing with advertising to promote participation in the 2020 census

The Census Bureau failed to adequately monitor advertising contract for 2020 census, watchdog says
Environment|News|Science|Technology

It's not a matter of if a hurricane will hit Florida, but when, forecasters say

U.S. officials who predict, prepare for and respond to natural disasters have a message for Floridians: It’s not a matter of if but when a hurricane will hit the state

It's not a matter of if a hurricane will hit Florida, but when, forecasters say
News|World

Republicans renew push to exclude noncitizens from the census that helps determine political power

Civil rights groups and Democratic lawmakers are concerned about a push by some House Republicans to include a citizenship question on the once-a-decade census

Republicans renew push to exclude noncitizens from the census that helps determine political power
Business|Entertainment|News

California Disney characters are unionizing decades after Florida peers. Hollywood plays a role

The character performers at Disneyland in California have said they filed a petition for union recognition

California Disney characters are unionizing decades after Florida peers. Hollywood plays a role
News|Political

More than half of foreign-born people in US live in just 4 states and half are naturalized citizens

More than half of the foreign-born population in the United States lives in just four states — California, Texas, Florida and New York

More than half of foreign-born people in US live in just 4 states and half are naturalized citizens
Business|Entertainment|News|Political

Disney allowed to pause its federal lawsuit against Florida governor as part of settlement deal

An appellate court has granted Disney’s request for a two-month pause in its federal lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his appointees to Walt Disney World’s governing district

Disney allowed to pause its federal lawsuit against Florida governor as part of settlement deal
Business|Education|News|Political

US changes how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity. It's the first revision in 27 years

For the first time in 27 years, the U.S. government is changing how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity

US changes how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity. It's the first revision in 27 years
Business|Entertainment|News|Political|Sports

Florida online sports betting challenge is denied by state's highest court

Opponents of online sports betting in Florida have lost their latest fight against a Seminole Tribe agreement with the state that permits the gambling

Florida online sports betting challenge is denied by state's highest court
Business|Entertainment|News|Political

Attorneys try to stop DeSantis appointees from giving depositions in Disney lawsuit

Attorneys for the Walt Disney World governing district taken over last year by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ supporters don’t want the governor’s appointees answering questions under oath as part of a lawsuit against Disney

Attorneys try to stop DeSantis appointees from giving depositions in Disney lawsuit
Business|News

Florida citrus capital was top destination for US movers last year

More people moved to a county rich with citrus groves located between two of Florida’s most populous metros than in any other county in the U.S. last year

Florida citrus capital was top destination for US movers last year
Business|Entertainment|News|Political

Shakeup continues at Disney district a year after takeover by DeSantis appointees

The shakeup of Walt Disney World’s governing district more than a year after it was taken over by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees continues with the departure of its board chairman

Shakeup continues at Disney district a year after takeover by DeSantis appointees
Education|News|Political

Sexual orientation, gender ID can be talked about in Florida classrooms under lawsuit settlement

Students and teachers will be able to speak freely about sexual orientation and gender identity in Florida classrooms, provided it's not part of instruction

Sexual orientation, gender ID can be talked about in Florida classrooms under lawsuit settlement
Business|Entertainment|News|Political|Sports

Florida rivals ask courts to stop online sports gambling off tribal lands

The state of Florida and the Seminole Tribe of Florida are raking in millions of dollars from online sports betting, thanks to a compact that gave the tribe exclusive rights to run sports wagers and casino gambling on its reservations

Florida rivals ask courts to stop online sports gambling off tribal lands
Business|Entertainment|News|Political

DeSantis calls takeover of Disney government a 'success' despite worker exodus, litigation

Almost a year after Florida lawmakers passed a law giving Florida’s governor control over Walt Disney World’s governing district, Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling the takeover a success

DeSantis calls takeover of Disney government a 'success' despite worker exodus, litigation
News|Political

Proposed questions on sexual orientation and gender identity for the Census Bureau's biggest survey

The U.S. Census Bureau plans to test questions about sexual orientation and gender identity for its most comprehensive survey of American life

Proposed questions on sexual orientation and gender identity for the Census Bureau's biggest survey
Health|News|Political

The Census Bureau is thinking about how to ask about sex. People have their opinions

The U.S. Census Bureau is thinking about how to ask about sex

The Census Bureau is thinking about how to ask about sex. People have their opinions
Health|News|Political

Census Bureau pauses changing how it asks about disabilities following backlash

Facing growing backlash, the U.S. Census Bureau has paused plans to change how it asks people about disabilities in its most comprehensive survey

Census Bureau pauses changing how it asks about disabilities following backlash
Business|Entertainment|News|Political

Disney appeals dismissal of free speech lawsuit as DeSantis says company should 'move on'

Disney is appealing a federal judge’s dismissal of its free speech lawsuit over Gov. Ron DeSantis’ takeover of Walt Disney World’s governing district

Disney appeals dismissal of free speech lawsuit as DeSantis says company should 'move on'
Business|Entertainment|News|Political

Federal judge dismisses Disney's free speech lawsuit against DeSantis; second lawsuit still pending

A federal judge has dismissed Disney’s free speech lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis

Federal judge dismisses Disney's free speech lawsuit against DeSantis; second lawsuit still pending

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