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Commentary: Florida is providing a safe haven for the homeless and strengthening communities
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Trump eyes Sen. Marco Rubio as a potential VP pick: Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., is moving up the list of former President Donald Trump's potential vice ...
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Trump eyes Sen. Marco Rubio as a potential VP pick
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Meet Syracuse's Dyaisha Fair, the best scorer in women's college basketball not named Caitlin Clark
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DeSantis signs law banning homeless people from sleeping in public places: Proponents of Florida’s new law say it will help homeless people access services ...
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DeSantis signs law banning homeless people from sleeping in public places
Quick Glance: New Law Prohibits Homeless Individuals from Sleeping in Public Places
  • Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a controversial bill aimed at prohibiting homeless individuals from sleeping in public places.

  • Commencing on October 1, the law will forbid cities and counties from permitting individuals to sleep on public property unless specific criteria established by the Florida Department of Children and Families are met.

  • An annual report from the Florida Council on Homelessness revealed a 9% increase in homelessness rates in Florida over the past five years.

  • Critics of the legislation argue that it places local governments in a position where they may end up criminalizing homelessness instead of offering clear solutions to assist those in need.
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NCAA women's tournament schedule, bracket, tv times as March Madness begins: The road to the Final Four of the NCAA women's tournament takes place in four ...
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NCAA women's tournament schedule, bracket, tv times as March Madness ...
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Pregnant Chick-fil-A manager killed in crash was a ‘remarkable leader,’ co-workers say
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Say gay, Florida. DeSantis’ homophobic law doesn’t survive court challenge intact | Opinion
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Say gay, Florida. DeSantis’ homophobic law doesn’t survive court challenge ...
Quick Glance: Florida's Recent Agreement Allows Discussion of Sexuality and Gender Identity
  • A recent agreement between Florida education officials and civil rights attorneys allows students and teachers to freely discuss sexual orientation and gender identity, as long as it is not part of instruction.

  • The agreement clarifies that Florida laws do not prohibit discussion of LGBTQ+ individuals, allow anti-bullying rules based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and do not exclude Gay-Straight Alliance groups.

  • The legal battle over the law, dismissed by a federal judge in Tallahassee, was led by civil rights attorneys on behalf of teachers, students, and parents.

  • The new arrangement emphasizes the neutrality of the law and underscores the protection of all students at public schools in Florida, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
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NAACP urges student-athletes to avoid colleges in Florida : It was in response to the University of Florida and other state schools that have eliminated their ...
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NAACP urges student-athletes to avoid colleges in Florida
Quick Glance: NAACP Urges Black Student-Athletes to Boycott Florida Universities Over DEI Policy
  • The NAACP is calling on Black student-athletes to boycott Florida universities after the University of Florida terminated all diversity, equity, and inclusion positions on campus.

  • Florida is not the only Republican-led state pushing back on 'woke' programs like DEI initiatives.

  • Criticism of the University of Florida's decision has come from various quarters, including alumni like NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith.

  • The NAACP emphasizes that the responsibility is not solely on Black students, but also on public institutions to foster a supportive educational environment for all students.
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Bucs’ Monte Kiffin, Dave Levy honored by Pro Football Hall of Fame: The longtime defensive coordinator and video director will receive the Award of Excellence in ...
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Bucs’ Monte Kiffin, Dave Levy honored by Pro Football Hall of Fame
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Veto this very bad vacation rental bill, Governor | Editorial: Another preemption of regulation of vacation rentals, stripping power from local government and ...
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Veto this very bad vacation rental bill, Governor | Editorial
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Enzian unveils Florida Film Festival program with 171 films, guest John Cleese: During the 33rd annual Florida Film Festival, films focus on women's ...
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Enzian unveils Florida Film Festival program with 171 films ...
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Editorial: A court saves Florida from more First Amendment damage: A ruling from the conservative 11th Circuit Court of Appeals finds that, contrary to the ...
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Editorial: A court saves Florida from more First Amendment damage
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Ghislaine Maxwell Transferred to ‘Cushy’ Prison Unit: Report: It’s a big change from the convicted sex trafficker’s previous digs.
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Ghislaine Maxwell Transferred to ‘Cushy’ Prison Unit: Report
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Here’s when we’ll know the fate of Florida’s abortion, marijuana amendments: Floridians will soon find out whether they’ll get to vote on allowing recreational ...
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Here’s when we’ll know the fate of Florida’s abortion, marijuana ...
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With Haiti in turmoil, remember the lessons of a 1980s migrant surge in South Florida | Opinion
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With Haiti in turmoil, remember the lessons of a 1980s migrant surge in ...
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A scripted session strips away needed protections | Editorial: The 2024 session of the Florida Legislature saw Republicans relentlessly strip away protections ...
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A scripted session strips away needed protections | Editorial
Quick Glance: DeSantis faces resistance in Florida
  • A bill banning rainbow flags from public buildings in Florida faces quick legislative failure despite the governor's support.

  • Florida has firmly positioned itself as a cultural battleground, but there is a growing pushback.

  • Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is encountering increasing resistance as voters grow weary of culture wars.

  • DeSantis is met with declining support and a shifting political landscape in Florida.
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FIU bridge collapse leads to legal fight over engineering firm’s future projects: Six years after the deadly collapse of a Florida International University ...
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FIU bridge collapse leads to legal fight over engineering firm’s future ...
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UM disinclined to follow Clemson, FSU in waging war vs. ACC. Athletic director weighs in
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Angel Reese Confirms Split From Boyfriend Cam’Ron Fletcher: Basketball star Angel Reese has opened up a bit about her love life in the past ...
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Angel Reese Confirms Split From Boyfriend Cam’Ron Fletcher
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Women's March Madness games today: Schedule, how to watch Saturday's NCAA Tournament
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Women's March Madness games today: Schedule, how to watch Friday's NCAA tournament games
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Women's March Madness games today: Schedule, how to watch Friday's NCAA ...
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Duke women shoot third-lowest round in NCAA history, win Florida State Match Up: Duke won the Florida State Match Up on Saturday, thanks in part to the ...
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Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature turn their ‘anti-woke’ agenda on lab-grown meat
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Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature turn their ‘anti-woke’ agenda on ...
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Commentary: We need a farm bill that works for wildlife and future generations: Lawton "Bud" Chiles, a blueberry-farm owner and the son of the former ...
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Commentary: We need a farm bill that works for wildlife and future ...
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🏀 On this episode of Sports Legends of the Carolinas, we're joined by Leonard Hamilton. The FSU head coach discusses growing up during segregation in NC and ... Show more
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A look at standings, schedule, and brackets for the 2024 ACC men's basketball tournament
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Trump-Appointed Judges Shut Down Florida's 'Stop Woke Act': The appeals court panel found that the law's provisions violate the First Amendment rights of ...
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Trump-Appointed Judges Shut Down Florida's 'Stop Woke Act'
Quick Glance: Fl. Law 'Stop Woke Act' Blocked by Court Decision
  • A federal appeals court decision on Monday prevented the enforcement of a law in Florida, supported by Governor Ron DeSantis, that limits how private companies can teach diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

  • According to a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, the 'Stop Woke Act' exceeds the boundaries of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in its efforts to regulate workplace trainings related to race, color, gender, and national origin.

  • Julia Friedland, a spokeswoman for DeSantis, stated in a release on Tuesday that the governor's office is 'considering all options for future appeals.'

  • The 'Stop Woke Act' was passed in March 2022 by the Republican-controlled Florida legislature and was a key priority for DeSantis, who labeled it as the 'Individual Freedom Measure.'
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2024 NFL mock draft: Six QBs land in top 16 picks of post-combine shake-up: The scouting combine did plenty to reshape the outlook for USA TODAY Sports' latest ...
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2024 NFL mock draft: Six QBs land in top 16 picks of post-combine shake-up
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A scripted session strips away needed protections | Editorial: The 2024 session of the Florida Legislature saw Republicans relentlessly strip away protections ...
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A scripted session strips away needed protections | Editorial
Quick Glance: DeSantis faces resistance in Florida
  • A bill banning rainbow flags from public buildings in Florida faces quick legislative failure despite the governor's support.

  • Florida has firmly positioned itself as a cultural battleground, but there is a growing pushback.

  • Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is encountering increasing resistance as voters grow weary of culture wars.

  • DeSantis is met with declining support and a shifting political landscape in Florida.
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Senator puts brakes on Florida’s ‘unborn child’ wrongful death bill: A bill allowing Floridians to collect civil damages for the wrongful death of an ...
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Senator puts brakes on Florida’s ‘unborn child’ wrongful death bill
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New College hires ex-DeSantis spokeswoman at $15,000 a month: A company headed by Taryn Fenske, a former spokesperson for the governor's office ...
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New College hires ex-DeSantis spokeswoman at $15,000 a month
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A Florida Bill Would Require Trans People to List Their Assigned Birth Sex on New IDs. Here’s What to Know
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A Florida Bill Would Require Trans People to List Their Assigned Birth Sex ...
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Florida lawmakers send dialed-back school deregulation bills to DeSantis: Lawmakers had talked about ending the use of algebra and language arts tests as high ...
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Florida lawmakers send dialed-back school deregulation bills to DeSantis
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Florida Legislature passes bill limiting medical debt collections to three years: HB 7089 attempts to create clearer information about the price of common ...
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Florida Legislature passes bill limiting medical debt collections to three ...
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DeSantis vetoes bill to keep kids off social media, but a compromise is afoot: Pointing to rising rates of teen suicide and depression, Renner said keeping kids ...
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DeSantis vetoes bill to keep kids off social media, but a compromise is ...
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Silver Airways resumes Palm Beach International service with 5 destinations: Regional air carrier Silver Airways has restored service to Palm Beach International ...
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Silver Airways resumes Palm Beach International service with 5 ...
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FBI offers $15K reward in search for missing 12-year-old girl: Lori Paige has been missing from Tallahassee, Florida, since June 2023.
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FBI offers $15K reward in search for missing 12-year-old girl
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Commentary: Religious chaplains don’t belong in public schools: A non-Christian mother of a Central Florida public school graduate writes that she is concerned ...
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Commentary: Religious chaplains don’t belong in public schools
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‘Drive-Away Dolls’ review: Lesbians on a tear, chased by criminals and partying like it’s 1999
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‘Drive-Away Dolls’ review: Lesbians on a tear, chased by criminals and ...
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New Coen film: Are women better men?: News from the “get-me-urgent-this-suitcase-back-movie” genre: In “Drive-Away Dolls” director Ethan Coen plays with the ...
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New Coen film: Are women better men?
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What left-lane highway drivers need to know about a bill heading to DeSantis’ desk
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‘It was the life raft’: Transgender people find a safe haven in Florida’s capital city
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‘It was the life raft’: Transgender people find a safe haven in Florida’s ...
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Florida lawmakers send bill banning kids from social media to a skeptical Ron DeSantis
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Tom Brady says he didn't sleep 'for a long time' after Patriots' first Super Bowl loss to the Giants
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Tom Brady says he didn't sleep 'for a long time' after Patriots' first ...
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Food truck owner stabbed to death, Florida cops say. He was about to open new restaurant
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Food truck owner stabbed to death, Florida cops say. He was about to open ...
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Commentary: Small farmers under threat from over-regulation: Bills that are being considered right now in the Florida Legislature would eliminate one Florida ...
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Commentary: Small farmers under threat from over-regulation
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Ghislaine Maxwell 'looks great' as she runs Florida prison's half-marathon, does 'yoga and Pilates' ahead of March appeal
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DeSantis hires back Pushaw as he reassembles Florida government team: Christina Pushaw is the latest member of the now-defunct DeSantis presidential campaign to ...
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DeSantis hires back Pushaw as he reassembles Florida government team
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Florida could remove majority of climate change references from state law: Florida could remove majority of climate change references from state law
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Florida could remove majority of climate change references from state law
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Gangs find new way to rob ATMs: Ambush the service technicians: Criminal gangs often targeted ATMs with the so-called “hook and chain” robbery method: back up a ...
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Gangs find new way to rob ATMs: Ambush the service technicians
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Florida could remove the majority of mentions of climate change from state law: A bill backed by the speaker of the Florida House would also make wide-ranging ...
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Florida could remove the majority of mentions of climate change from state ...
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Florida Supreme Court to hear arguments over abortion amendment: The Florida Supreme Court will hear arguments regarding a proposed amendment enshrining abortion ...
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Florida Supreme Court to hear arguments over abortion amendment
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Gov. Ron DeSantis announces crackdown on ‘porch pirates’ in new Florida bill: A new bill moving quickly through the Florida Legislature would intensify penalties ...
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Gov. Ron DeSantis announces crackdown on ‘porch pirates’ in new Florida ...
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Keep public hospitals public in Florida, for the patients’ sake | Editorial: Our public hospitals are necessary to care for the poorest among us ...
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Keep public hospitals public in Florida, for the patients’ sake | ...
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Florida Court Weighs Ballot Measure to Allow Abortion ‘Before Viability’: Several justices pushed back on Wednesday against arguments that the language of the ...
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Florida Court Weighs Ballot Measure to Allow Abortion ‘Before Viability’
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NFL legends so great you forgot they never won a Super Bowl: From Dan Marino to Randy Moss, some of the best players in NFL history never won a Super Bowl ...
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NFL legends so great you forgot they never won a Super Bowl
Quick Glance: NFL Power Rankings: Chiefs Continue Dominance
  • Kansas City Chiefs have definitively answered questions about their dominance as the newest NFL dynasty.

  • San Francisco 49ers will return almost intact in 2024 with an easier path to Super Bowl than Chiefs.

  • Buffalo narrowly missed overtime against Kansas City in the playoffs.

  • Detroit Lions were undoubtedly the franchise's best team of the Super Bowl era, but could be surpassed in 2024.
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Mike Martin, longtime FSU baseball coach, dies at 79: Martin was the head coach at Florida State from 1980 through 2019, getting to the College World Series a ...
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Mike Martin, longtime FSU baseball coach, dies at 79
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Commentary: Let voters decide term limits: If there’s one thing most Americans agree on, it’s that grandstanding and gridlock have crippled Washington. Too often ...
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Commentary: Let voters decide term limits
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Don’t allow Florida kids to be exploited as cheap labor | Editorial: Stripping child-labor protections away will deepen the desperation for low income parents ...
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Don’t allow Florida kids to be exploited as cheap labor | Editorial
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The Issue Of Sexually Explicit Deepfakes Is Far Larger Than Taylor Swift: The pop star's case is a reminder that bad actors can easily create fake pornographic ...
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The Issue Of Sexually Explicit Deepfakes Is Far Larger Than Taylor Swift