By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Allies of Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney reached a settlement agreement Wednesday in a state court fight over how Walt Disney World is developed in the future following the takeover of the theme park resort’s government by the Florida governor. In a meeting, the DeSantis-appointed members
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — An Ames man facing more than a dozen sex trafficking charges is now named in a civil lawsuit by one of his alleged victims. The new lawsuit claims former physician Carl Markley fired the plaintiff from his wellness clinic after
Continue ReadingApple has announced their annual developers conference will take place June 10 through June 14. The big summer event will be live-streamed, but some select developers have been invited to attend in-person events at Apple’s campus in Cupertino, California, on June 10. The company typically showcases their latest software and product updates — including the
Continue ReadingBy RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Sports Writer The NCAA wants states with legal wagering on sporting events to ban prop bets on college athletes. “Sports betting issues are on the rise across the country with prop bets continuing to threaten the integrity of competition and leading to student-athletes getting harassed,” Baker said Wednesday in
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By Lauren Izso and Niamh Kennedy, CNN (CNN) — Two relatives of Israeli hostages abducted on October 7 were arrested during a protest outside the defense ministry headquarters in Tel Aviv Tuesday evening, according to one of the groups that participated. Shahar Mor confirmed to CNN on Wednesday that he was arrested alongside his cousin,
Continue ReadingKristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — For many people, being diagnosed with breast cancer, and undergoing surgery, brings about a period of grief for the loss of their figure as they’ve known it — among other things. But Vanessa Gonzalez faced their double mastectomy with a calm certainty, and eventually even came to celebrate it. Gonzalez,
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Gonzalo Jimenez (CNN) — Las seis personas que aún están desaparecidas tras el colapso del puente Francis Scott Key en Baltimore incluyen ciudadanos de México, Guatemala, El Salvador y Honduras, según autoridades de estos países y familiares de los desaparecidos. Última hora del colapso del puente Key en Baltimore tras el choque de un barco,
Continue ReadingBy JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley play women brought together by letters in the new film “Wicked Little Letters” but their preferred means of communication is WhatsApp. They are real-life pals who play bitter enemies in “Wicked Little Letter.” The film dramatizes the 1920s true crime
Continue ReadingBy CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press KADUNA, Nigeria (AP) — Parents of more than 130 Nigerian schoolchildren who were rescued after more than two weeks in captivity say they saw them and that they couldn’t hold back tears of joy during the reunion. The parents say the meeting took place on Wednesday at a government facility
Continue ReadingBy DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A media frenzy was born on Feb. 27, when the hashtag #WhereIsKate exploded online with speculation about the whereabouts of Britain’s Princess of Wales. It opened a rabbit hole of amateur detective work, memes, bizarre theories and jokes — mixed with genuine concern about Kate’s
Continue ReadingApple has announced their annual developers conference will take place June 10 through June 14. The big summer event will be live-streamed, but some select developers have been invited to attend in-person events at Apple’s campus in Cupertino, California, on June 10. The company typically showcases their latest software and product updates — including the
Continue Reading Sofía Barruti (CNN) — Un hombre de Texas fue arrestado después de abordar un vuelo de Delta Air Lines en Salt Lake City este domingo sin boleto al usar una fotografía que tomó de la tarjeta de embarque de otro pasajero mientras no miraba, según documentos judiciales. Wicliff Yves Fleurizard, de 26 años, enfrenta un
Continue ReadingBy MAE ANDERSON AP Business Writer As Tax Day approaches, there are plenty of things small business owners should keep in mind when filing taxes this year. April 15 is still the annual tax deadline for many small businesses although, unlike individuals, small businesses can have varying deadlines depending on the type of company, the
Continue ReadingBy STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are edging higher on Wednesday following a three-day lull on Wall Street. The S&P 500 was up 0.4% in afternoon trading. It’s on track for its first gain since setting an all-time high last week on Thursday, but all its movements since then
Continue ReadingBy MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Allies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney reached a settlement agreement Wednesday in a lawsuit over who controls Walt Disney World’s governing district. In a meeting, the members of the board of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District approved the settlement agreement, ending almost two
Continue ReadingBy Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Inflation has touched nearly everything these last few years — even Trader Joe’s 19-cent bananas. But Costco is holding the line on its hot dog-soda combo price. Costco’s hot dog deal, sold at its food courts, is still priced at $1.50 — exactly what it cost in
Continue Reading Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — Las actividades llevadas a cabo bajo una orden de registro en las casas del músico y productor Sean “Diddy” Combs este lunes están relacionadas con una investigación en curso sobre tráfico sexual, dijo una fuente policial a CNN. La fuente no especificó si el propio Combs era el objetivo específico,
Continue Reading Belén Liotti (CNN) — Imagínate un delfín. Ahora imagina uno que duplique el tamaño de una persona. Hace unos 16 millones de años, un delfín gigante nadó por las profundidades de su dominio acuático. Pero, a diferencia de la mayoría de los delfines modernos, su hogar no era un océano: vivía en un lago de
Continue ReadingORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Allies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney reached a settlement agreement Wednesday in a lawsuit over who controls Walt Disney World’s governing district. In a meeting, the members of the board of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District approved the settlement agreement, ending almost two years of litigation that was
Continue Reading By Andy Carey and Olga Voitovych, CNN Sumy region, Ukraine (CNN) — “Evacuation! Of civilians from the village of Luhivka.” Out of breath, police officer Dmytro Piddubnyi is recording the scene on his phone and providing a commentary. But he’s working, too, and the old lady in front is not moving fast enough. “Grandma, come
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