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Watch live: Senate dismisses all impeachment charges against Mayorkas: The Senate has dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary ...
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Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
- The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.
- With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.
- Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.
- Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
Philippines says decision to strengthen ties with Japan, US a 'sovereign choice': The Philippines' decision to ramp up ties with Japan and the United States is a ...
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Afghanistan: The latest on the Taliban's takeover: Since the Taliban came to power on August 15, 2021, living conditions for girls and women have deteriorated ...
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Disneyland performers file petition to form labor union: Workers who help bring Disneyland’s beloved characters to life have filed a petition to form a labor ...
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Quick Glance: Disneyland performers seek unionization
- Performers who assist in bringing Disney's popular characters to life in the Southern California theme parks filed a petition on Wednesday to form a labor union.
- The workers, including parade performers, character actors, and support staff at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, requested The Walt Disney Co. to recognize the union they are calling "Magic United."
- A significant portion of the over 35,000 workers at the Disneyland Resort, which includes the theme parks, are already unionized. Parade and character workers announced their plans to unionize in February under the Actors' Equity Association.
- Union membership in the U.S. has been declining for decades, but organizations have seen growing public support in recent years. The NLRB, which protects workers' rights, reported over 2,500 filings for union representation in the 2023 fiscal year, the highest number in eight years.
Frost criticizes Greene after she disavows white supremacists: ‘damn hypocrisy’: Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-Fla.) went after Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4601568-frost-condemns-greene-for-disavowing-white-supremacists-damn-hypocrisy/
Florida Democrats put up billboards to find candidates for November: Florida Democrats are putting up billboards in four counties to recruit candidates for ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/17/florida-democrats-put-up-billboards-to-find-candidates-for-november/
Moskowitz confronts Greene on Ukraine, Nazi remarks: Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) confronted Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) in a Wednesday hearing about ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4601264-moskowitz-confronts-greene-on-ukraine-nazi-remarks/
A chunk of metal that tore through a Florida home definitely came from the ISS: "I don't think I've seen or heard, after my own research ...
arstechnica.com/space/2024/04/florida-man-tells-ars-about-his-encounter-with-something-that-fell-from-space/
NASA confirms Florida house hit by a piece of ISS battery pack: Who needs aircon when you have NASA to punch holes through your home?
theregister.com/2024/04/16/nasa_debris_florida_house/
Quick Glance: Fragment of ISS Battery Hits Florida Residence
- A confirmed piece of space debris hit a Florida home in March, originating from a discarded ISS battery pallet.
- The fragment that entered the house of Alejandro Otero in Naples, Florida, pierced through the roof and crossed 2 floors.
- Following thorough examination, the US space agency confirmed that the fragment was indeed part of the cargo pallet used to secure the batteries.
- NASA intends to update its predictive models for object decay during re-entry and the ISS team will investigate the disposal of the cargo pallet to enhance understanding of the debris's survival.
Ballerinas break world record standing 'en pointe': Ballerinas from around the world gather to break Guinness World record for 'en pointe' ...
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United States to reimpose sanctions on Venezuelan oil over unfair elections - UPI.com
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Quick Glance: US to Reinstate Sanctions on Venezuela’s Oil and Gas Sector
- The United States will reimpose sanctions on Venezuela’s oil and gas sector due to the Maduro government's failure to allow 'an inclusive and competitive election' to take place.
- The US government decided not to renew the temporary authorization (General License 44) that allowed transactions with Venezuela's national oil and gas sector without fear of sanctions, citing the Maduro government's failure to uphold key areas of the 'Barbados Agreement.'
- While the impact of revoking the authorization could not be quantified, another authorization from 2022 allowing the oil company Chevron to resume limited resource extraction operations in Venezuela will remain in place.
- Despite reinstating sanctions, a US official emphasized that this should not be seen as a final decision on Venezuela's electoral capabilities, and efforts to support a better future for the country will continue.
Bob Graham, ex-US senator and Florida governor, dies at 87: Former Florida Sen. Bob Graham, who chaired the Intelligence Committee following the 2001 terrorist ...
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Quick Glance: Bob Graham, Former US Senator and Florida Governor, Dies at 87
- Bob Graham, former U.S. Senator and two-term Florida Governor, has passed away at the age of 87.
- Graham, a prominent critic of the Iraq war and Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee post-9/11, was remembered by his family as a visionary leader and dedicated public servant.
- Known for his political quirks like 'workdays' and meticulous diary-keeping, Graham was an early opponent of the Iraq war and maintained good relationships with colleagues from both parties.
- Highly popular with Florida voters, Graham's political career spanned five decades, marked by electoral victories and significant contributions to education and environmental protection in the state.
US Congressional Leaders Discussing Iran Oil Sanctions, Senator Ben Cardin Says: Congressional leaders are discussing how to push ahead with legislation that ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-16/congressional-leaders-discussing-iran-oil-sanctions-cardin-says
NASA: Oops, Batteries Released From Space Station Hit Florida Man's Home: The batteries failed to fully burn up during atmospheric re-entry. Instead ...
pcmag.com/news/nasa-oops-batteries-released-from-space-station-hit-florida-mans-home
Citadel's Ken Griffin files plans for 62-story office skyscraper in NYC: Griffin, who relocated his company's headquarters to Miami, has previously said remote ...
businessinsider.com/citadel-ken-griffin-plans-62-story-office-skyscraper-nyc-2024-4
Democrat Mucarsel-Powell takes aim at Rick Scott’s changing abortion views: Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, Rick Scott's likely Democratic opponent in the November ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/17/democrat-mucarsel-powell-takes-aim-at-rick-scotts-changing-abortion-views/
Feds charge arms dealers with smuggling grenade launchers, ammo from US to Iraq and Sudan
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/16/fbi-charges-arms-dealers-for-conspiring-to-send-weapons-to-sudan-iraq/73348240007/
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Florida home raided by IRS, cars and other items seized: In yet another problem with the law, rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine had several of his ...
nydailynews.com/2024/04/17/tekashi-69-house-raided-irs-cars-seized/
Report: Last year ended with a surge in book bans: According to PEN America, 4,349 books were banned from schools between July and December 2023 ...
npr.org/2024/04/16/1245037718/book-bans-2023-pen-america
Commentary: Florida manatees need legal protection: A bill was filed this past legislative session to appoint courtroom animal advocates ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/18/commentary-florida-manatees-need-legal-protection/
After Mass Coral Bleaching, Florida Scientists Prepare for Another Hot Summer: This week’s declaration of the second mass coral bleaching event of the past 10 ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/after-mass-coral-bleaching-florida-scientists-prepare-for-another-hot-summer
Quick Glance: Global Coral Bleaching Event After Extreme Heat
- US climate agency NOAA declares a concerning global coral bleaching event for the fourth time in history after a year of extreme ocean heat.
- Impacts of coral bleaching span oceans worldwide, with sea surface temperatures at record levels.
- Corals under extreme heat stress can recover, but otherwise, the reef requires several years to regenerate.
- Despite losses, some reefs show signs of color, offering hope for potential recovery, while scientists caution about the escalating impacts.
“Our Car Had Landed In The Water:” A Mother And Son Remember a Frightening Accident - StoryCorps
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Deputies investigating the carjacking and death of a Florida woman say suspect car is linked to killing of tow truck driver
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/deputies-investigating-carjacking-death-florida-woman-say-suspect-car-rcna148022
Craig Russell wins Winter Park seat; Iliana Ramos Jones topples incumbent in Winter Garden
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/16/craig-russell-wins-winter-park-seat-iliana-ramos-jones-topples-incumbent-in-winter-garden/
Disgraced former Rep Madison Cawthorn accused of tailgating woman, rear-ending Florida Highway Patrol officer
nypost.com/2024/04/16/us-news/rep-madison-cawthorn-accused-of-rear-ending-florida-highway-patrol-officer/
Ex-Augusta National Golf Club employee set to plead guilty in stolen Masters memorabilia case
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/17/ex-augusta-national-golf-club-employee-set-to-plead-guilty-in-stolen-masters-memorabilia-case/
Florida blocks sale of hemp products from Hollywood business: The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services blocked the sale of more than 186 ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/17/florida-blocks-sale-of-hemp-products-from-hollywood-business/
Nasa says part of International Space Station crashed into Florida home: The space junk smashed through Alejandro Otero's roof, nearly hitting his son.
rnz.co.nz/news/world/514480/nasa-says-part-of-international-space-station-crashed-into-florida-home
Florida Sees Thousands of People Quit Their Jobs: In February, 35,000 people quit their jobs in the state, the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics ...
newsweek.com/florida-sees-thousands-people-quit-their-jobs-1891388
Why the Cannabis Industry Is High on Florida: Voters will now get to decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana in a state that has a well-established ...
usnews.com/news/best-states/articles/2024-04-17/cannabis-industry-sees-floridas-weed-referendum-as-potential-game-changer
One thing St. Petersburg Democrats, GOP agree on: No to Rays stadium deal: Both local clubs’ polling of members found they are mostly against the city’s deal ...
tampabay.com/news/st-petersburg/2024/04/16/one-thing-st-petersburg-democrats-gop-agree-no-rays-stadium-deal/
Heat look for more play-in success starting with game at Philadelphia — even with Terry Rozier out
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/16/heat-look-for-more-play-in-success-starting-with-game-at-philadelphia-even-with-terry-rozier-out/
Florida ‘ghost’ candidate scandal: Insiders confess. Masterminds skate | Commentary
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/16/florida-ghost-candidate-brodeur-fpl-maxwell/
Broward groups working together to champion conservation | Opinion: The president and CEO of Fort Lauderdale's Museum of Discovery and Science highlights ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/16/broward-groups-working-together-to-champion-conservation-opinion/
Florida appeals in wetlands permitting fight: Florida has quickly launched an appeal after a U.S. district judge rejected a 2020 decision by the federal ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/16/florida-appeals-in-wetlands-permitting-fight/
Millions of acres of Florida wetlands could lose federal protection | Opinion: Almost a year after the Supreme Court's decision in Sackett v. EPA ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/16/millions-of-acres-of-florida-wetlands-could-lose-federal-protection-opinion/
Orange County things to do, starting April 19: Orange County things to do include the Central Florida Earth Day celebration April 20 at Lake Eola Park in Orlando ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/17/orange-county-things-to-do-starting-april-19/
'Our teachers need to feel safe': NC student who twice hit teacher charged with assault
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Salmonella outbreak causes Trader Joe’s to recall a Miami firm’s herbs in 29 states
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Bob Graham’s Everglades vision hasn’t fully come true but South Florida is better off | Opinion
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Why are the politics of young men and women drifting apart?: Also on the daily podcast: Naples’s mafiosi go white-collar and a sip of Australia’s greatest ...
economist.com/podcasts/2024/04/17/why-are-the-politics-of-young-men-and-women-drifting-apart
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Orlando native, Opera Tampa conductor has unlikely hobby: roller coaster super fan
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/17/orlando-native-opera-tampa-conductor-has-unlikely-hobby-roller-coaster-super-fan/
NASA Solves Mystery of Space Debris That Crashed into Florida Home—Origins Revealed!
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NASA says it expected space station garbage to burn up. The debris smashed into a Florida home instead
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Former Augusta National Golf Club worker charged in Chicago with stealing millions in Masters memorabilia
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/16/former-augusta-national-golf-club-worker-charged-in-chicago-with-stealing-millions-in-masters-memorabilia/
Doral bar reopens with a fundraiser for child of the employee killed in mass shooting
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Voting technology company settles lawsuit against news outlet over 2020 election claims
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Quick Glance: OAN and Smartmatic Reach Settlement in Defamation Lawsuit
- Voting technology company Smartmatic and the far-right network One America News announced on Tuesday that they have agreed to a confidential settlement of a defamation lawsuit stemming from the outlet's lies about the 2020 presidential elections.
- The settlement followed a lawsuit filed by Smartmatic against OAN in 2021, alleging that the right-wing conspiracy network 'victimized' the company and spread lies about its role in the 2020 elections to boost viewership and revenue.
- OAN previously settled a defamation suit in September with former Dominion executive Eric Coomer, revealing collaboration with individuals to propagate falsehoods about the elections.
- While the Smartmatic case has concluded, OAN still faces another defamation lawsuit from Dominion regarding the dissemination of falsehoods about the 2020 elections.
Jurors deliberate life or death for man guilty of stabbing, strangling wannabe girlfriend
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Miami Lyric Opera is, sadly, closing but passion and hard work showed | Opinion: I was an opera lover before MLO came along, but experiencing the work done by ...
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This Florida airport wants to expand — but just ran into a big problem with the FAA
miamiherald.com/news/state/florida/article287754290.html
Religious leaders draw up a plan to combat rising rents in Miami-Dade. The mayor signs on
miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article287590155.html
Coral Gables mayor wants forensic audit to prove city isn’t a ‘cesspool’ of corruption
miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/coral-gables/article287593665.html
Space debris falls from the sky and smashes through roof in Florida: The piece of metal from space was supposed to burn up completely when it entered the Earth's ...
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Fiery Cuban revolutionary leader who defied Fidel Castro dies at 87: Olga Morgan Goodwin, a once fiery Cuban revolutionary who was imprisoned for attempting to ...
post-gazette.com/news/obituaries/2024/04/16/olga-goodwin-cuban-revolution-death/stories/202404160108
High debt, Social Security’s coming bankruptcy needs to be tackled by politicians, panel says
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article287690430.html
Miami Wilds sues, accusing Miami-Dade mayor of caving to please conservation voters
miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article287724915.html
State Sen. Shevrin Jones launches bid to lead flagging Miami-Dade Democratic Party
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article287736315.html
Acura linked to Homestead woman’s presumed death in Central Florida. A deputy arrested, too
miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article287713805.html
By scapegoating US institutions to justify spying, Rocha is still helping Cuban regime | Opinion
miamiherald.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/fabiola-santiago/article287720880.html
Florida master of disasters Guthrie talks about hurricanes, migrant flights pause
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/16/master-of-florida-disasters-guthrie-talks-about-hurricanes-migrant-flights-pause/
Donald Trump: How he becomes the star of a political thriller: A criminal trial that would make screenwriters green with envy begins in New York ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/usa/us-wahl/id_100386292/donald-trump-so-wird-er-zu-star-eines-polit-thrillers.html
Child sexual abuse content growing online with AI-made images, report says: More children and families extorted with AI-made photos and videos ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/16/child-sexual-abuse-content-online-ai
Rock icon slams Taylor Swift: ‘Not important’: Fan footage has shown the carefree moment Travis Kelce lifts Taylor Swift over his head during a Dom Dolla set at ...
news.com.au/entertainment/music/courtney-love-disses-taylor-swift-not-important/news-story/1cfc246115295b916d7bab13d495db84
Quick Glance: Rock Icon Criticizes Taylor Swift: 'Not Important'
- Outspoken rock legend Courtney Love criticized Lana Del Rey, Madonna, and Taylor Swift in a new interview, stating that the latter is 'not important.'
- Love expressed negative views on Taylor Swift, calling her 'not important' and uninteresting as an artist, despite potentially being a safe space for girls.
- She also mentioned her ongoing feud with Madonna, dating back to their awkward encounter on MTV in 1995.
- Furthermore, Love harshly criticized Lana Del Rey, suggesting she delay the release of her upcoming album 'Lasso' until 2031 due to perceived overexposure.
'Rust' armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed sentencing: Watch live: A movie weapons supervisor has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for the fatal shooting of a ...
apnews.com/article/rust-alec-baldwin-shooting-armorer-sentencing-627373b6fd8aabe1f25050943777daba
Quick Glance: 'Rust' Armorer Sentenced to 18 Months in Fatal Shooting
- Former 'Rust' movie armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was sentenced to 18 months in prison by the New Mexico District Court Judge.
- The incident that shocked the film industry is believed to mark the first instance in recent history of a member of a film crew or cast being fatally injured by a live round mistakenly loaded into a firearm.
- Baldwin's trial is scheduled for July 10 following his indictment for involuntary manslaughter in January.
- Initially, Hutchins' death led to a halt in the use of real firearms and blank ammunition by US film and television productions, but many have resumed usage due to the authenticity they provide.
After 100 Years, Lake Tahoe Is Seeing An Old Friend: The Sandhill Crane: Sandhill cranes are returning to the Lake Tahoe basin after a century long hiatus in ...
laist.com/news/climate-environment/lake-tahoe-sandhill-cranes-return
Trial kicks off with a setback for ex-President Trump: For the first time in US history, a criminal trial against an ex-president has begun ...
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Criminal trial against ex-president: Trump fails with motion to get rid of judge: Former President Trump has to answer for his actions in several trials ...
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Shocking twist in carjacking of South Florida woman leads to arrest of deputy: The horrific saga of a South Florida woman carjacked at gunpoint in Winter Springs ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/15/shocking-twist-in-seminole-carjacking-leads-to-arrest-of-orange-county-deputy/
Watch: Fires blaze along Miami highway: Stubborn brush fires in Florida's state capital, Miami, have been burning for several days.
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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay: Endangered Bornean orangutan born in Florida: An endangered Bornean orangutan baby has been welcomed into the world at Busch Gardens ...
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Quick Glance: Newborn Borneo Orangutan at Busch Gardens, Florida
- An endangered Bornean orangutan baby was born at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Florida.
- Following a cesarean section on Saturday, the baby orangutan weighing just over three pounds (1.3 kilograms) was brought into the world by park officials. Once stabilized, the mother Luna is recovering from the surgery and will soon reunite with her baby.
- Known as the largest tree-dwelling ape species and the third largest overall, the Bornean orangutan's birth signifies a significant step in orangutan conservation efforts.
- Orangutans typically have a lifespan of 35 to 40 years in the wild. The newborn ape has not been named yet and resides in a zoo within the Tampa theme park, known as one of the largest in North America, accommodating thousands of animals.
Authorities discover body after Florida woman is carjacked at gunpoint; had called husband to say she was being followed
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/authorities-discover-body-florida-woman-carjacked-gunpoint-called-husb-rcna147700
Tampa inflation going down, but still higher than national average: Costs rose about 3.7% in Tampa Bay over the last year, according to data from the Bureau of ...
tampabay.com/news/business/2024/04/11/tampa-inflation-going-down-still-higher-than-national-average/
Civil War Is the Cinematic Equivalent of the No-Labels Movement: Alex Garland’s studious “objectivity” isn’t enough.
slate.com/culture/2024/04/civil-war-movie-2024-kirsten-dunst-a24-ending.html
‘Sweet’ dog with rough past is ‘over’ shelter life after 300 days of waiting in Florida
star-telegram.com/news/nation-world/national/article287686125.html
Florida voters will decide on abortion rights this fall. Here's what some are saying
npr.org/2024/04/15/1244781284/florida-abortion-amendment-voters-november
Letters: Abortion protesters | Ladapo and vaccines | ‘Unborn child’ semantics: A Central Florida resident with a disability who attended this weekend's ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/15/letters-abortion-protesters-ladapo-and-vaccines-unborn-child-semantics/
Smashes through two storeys: ISS space debris crashes into house in Florida: At the beginning of March, space debris falling to Earth from the International ...
n-tv.de/panorama/ISS-Weltraumschrott-stuerzt-in-Haus-in-Florida-article24876041.html
Florida law officers’ phone calls can be recorded secretly, appeal court rules: Florida law officers' phone calls can be recorded secretly ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/15/florida-law-officers-phone-calls-can-be-recorded-secretly-appeal-court-rules/
Navigation marker goes missing off Florida Keys. Then, it shows up 4,300 miles away
star-telegram.com/news/nation-world/national/article287684755.html
Donald Trump and Mike Johnson Are Teaming Up on a Fantasy Bill for a Fantasy Problem
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/trump-immigration-voting-johnson-election-integrity-illegal.html
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