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Disney and DeSantis-appointed board reach settlement after yearslong dispute
Disney and the board of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District reached a settlement in a lawsuit concerning the special governing district where Disney is located. Disney and the board, appointed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, reached the settlement on Wednesday, March 27, ending a yearslong legal dispute. For decades, Disney held sway over the… -
Evolving faith: How America’s religious landscape is changing
As Americans observe Ramadan, Easter and Passover, the trend of declining religious service attendance persists, according to recent findings from Gallup and the Pew Research Center. The latest Gallup poll highlights a notable decrease across multiple faiths in the U.S., with only 30% of Americans now attending weekly services — a drop from 42% two… -
High-speed boat chase leads to seizure of nearly 4 tons of cocaine
Planes and military ships chased down a speedboat off the coast of Colombia on Tuesday, March 26. The speedboat was reportedly carrying 3.7 tons of cocaine, worth an estimated $113 million. The cocaine seizure is reported to be the largest along the Colombian Caribbean Sea this year. The operation to prevent alleged drug smuggling operations… -
Meta’s Oversight Board rules ban on Islamic term harms free speech
After a detailed review, Meta’s independent Oversight Board has advised ending the widespread ban on the Arabic word “shaheed” on Tuesday, March 26. This term, translating to “Islamic martyr” but also meaning “to bear witness” or “testify” in Arabic, was found to overly restrict content from millions of users. The board noted that Meta’s approach… -
Texas immigration law remains temporarily blocked by appeals court
The back-and-forth between Texas and the Biden administration over immigration continues in the courts. Late Tuesday, March 26, a federal appeals court ruled the Texas law allowing state law enforcement officers to arrest and detain migrants coming over the U.S. southern border will remain on hold while legal challenges play out. A three-judge panel voted… -
Report: Days after hire, Ronna McDaniel forced out at NBC News
In what appears to be a short-lived partnership, NBC News plans to part ways with former Republican National Chair Ronna McDaniel, according to Puck News. The New York Post reported that the pending move comes after network stars, including prominent host Rachel Maddow, and other co-hosts of “Morning Joe,” criticized the decision to bring McDaniel… -
Biden promises federal help in aftermath of Baltimore bridge collapse
President Joe Biden addressed the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, on Tuesday, March 26. During his remarks, President Biden said that search-and-rescue efforts remain the “top priority.” Authorities reported that at least six construction workers remain missing after a large container ship hit a support column on the bridge when… -
DOJ: Millions of Americans victimized in 14-year Chinese hacking scheme
The U.S. Department of Justice disclosed that millions of Americans have been affected by a hacking scheme orchestrated by Chinese nationals. The alleged hackers are accused of cyber espionage and interference in critical infrastructure, targeting politicians, national security officials, journalists and businesses. Both the U.K. and U.S. governments point fingers at the hacking group “Advanced… -
Cocoa crisis: Soaring chocolate costs; global heatwaves, disease
As Easter approaches, the shadow of chocolate despair appears yet again. This time, the cause is the skyrocketing cost of cocoa, which has surged to an unprecedented high of $9,000 per metric ton. These record-breaking prices are attributed to severe heat and drought conditions, especially in key cocoa-producing regions like Africa’s Ivory Coast and Ghana.… -
Controversial deepfake Kari Lake video shows ease of AI disinformation
The Arizona Agenda, a newsletter that covers state politics, created a video using artificial intelligence to manipulate footage and make it seem as if Kari Lake was endorsing its coverage. The video showcased AI’s capabilities to create convincing videos that could blur the line between reality and fiction. Stan Barnes, president of Copper State Consulting… -
GPS disruption in Europe impacts air traffic, experts point to Russian jammers
Over the weekend of March 23, more than 1,600 airplanes encountered interference with navigational signals in Eastern Europe. Aircraft flying in proximity to the Baltic region and several NATO nations in Eastern Europe have reported disruptions to their GPS signals. According to open-source intelligence, jamming affected 1,614 airplanes — predominantly civilian aircraft. Initial reports showed… -
US allows UN cease-fire to pass, prompts Israel to cancel trip to DC
Tensions between the U.S. and Israel flared on Monday, March 25, as the United Nations Security Council passed a resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza, with the United States abstaining from the vote. The move by the U.S. prompted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to cancel a trip to the U.S. by two… -
DOJ launches resource center to keep guns out of hands of high-risk individuals
The Department of Justice announced the establishment of the National Extreme Risk Protection Order Resource Center (ERPO). According to the Justice Department, the ERPO Resource Center will provide training and technical assistance to individuals responsible for implementing laws to prevent those who pose a threat from accessing firearms. People who will receive training include law…
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