DeSantis-controlled Disney World district abolishes diversity, equity initiatives
Diversity, equity and inclusion programs have been abolished from Walt Disney World’s governing district, which is now controlled by appointees of Gov. Ron DeSantis
2023-08-02 02:23
Clothiers bet on 'cooling' fabrics as global temps rise
By Katherine Masters NEW YORK Retailers such as Macy's and Columbia Sportswear are expanding their use of "breathable"
2023-08-02 01:15
Jill Biden says exercise including spin classes and jogging helps her find 'inner strength'
Jill Biden says exercise helps her find “inner strength.”
2023-08-01 18:57
US restricts visa-free travel for Hungarian passport holders, citing security concerns
The United States is imposing travel restrictions on citizens of Hungary over concerns that the identities of nearly 1 million foreigners granted Hungarian passports over nine years were not sufficiently verified
2023-08-01 17:22
Nearly 250,000 migrants crossed Panama's Darien Gap so far this year, more than in all of 2022
The number of migrants crossing Panama's dangerous, jungle-clad Darien Gap has swelled to almost 250,000 in the first seven months of 2023, surpassing the number that crossed in all of 2022
2023-08-01 11:17
The $3.9 billion UN humanitarian appeal for Ukraine is only 30% funded, UN aid official says
The $3.9 billion humanitarian appeal for war-torn Ukraine is less than 30% funded as the country starts preparing for a second winter with more residential buildings damaged and destroyed and thousands of people homeless following the collapse of the Kakhovka dam
2023-08-01 09:27
Alabama health care providers sue over threat of prosecution for abortion help
Health care providers in Alabama have filed lawsuits against state Attorney General Steve Marshall over threats to prosecute people who help women arrange abortions outside the state
2023-08-01 07:50
'Barbenheimer' box office sales keep rolling in second weekend
(This July 30 story has been corrected to say that "Barbie" was No. 1 by opening, not total sales, for
2023-08-01 05:49
Connecticut US Rep. Rosa DeLauro gets inked at age 80 alongside her 18-year-old granddaughter
Connecticut U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro has been known for years for her colorful clothing and hairstyle
2023-08-01 04:16
Leading anti-abortion group rips DeSantis for not pushing for national ban
A leading anti-abortion organization has criticized Republican Ron DeSantis for not supporting a national ban on the procedure, calling the Florida governor’s position “unacceptable” as he seeks the GOP nomination for president
2023-08-01 03:57
Abortion providers sue Alabama to block prosecution over out-of-state travel
By Brendan Pierson Healthcare providers and an abortion rights group on Monday sued Alabama in an effort to
2023-08-01 02:54
Group: DeSantis win in Disney lawsuit could embolden actions against journalists
An advocacy group for journalists wants to get involved with Disney’s free speech lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis
2023-07-31 23:22