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Florida's DeSantis signs law restricting social media for people under 16: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that bans children aged under 14 ...
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Quick Glance: Florida's Legislation Limits Social Media Access for Minors
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs bill prohibiting social media use for children under 14.
- Supporters aim to safeguard children's mental health, while critics argue against potential infringement on free speech.
- The law mandates social media platforms to delete accounts of minors and conduct third-party age verification.
- Several other states have implemented comparable regulations, with Meta opposing the law citing privacy concerns.
Settlement reached in lawsuit between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney: Allies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney reached a settlement agreement ...
apnews.com/article/disney-florida-ron-desantis-settlement-91040178ad4708939e621dd57bc5e494
Quick Glance: Disney+ and Hulu Merge: New Era of Streaming Begins
- Disney+ now offers an integrated Hulu bundle starting at $9.99/month with an extensive content library.
- Popular Hulu shows like Grey's Anatomy and The Bear are now available within the Disney+ app.
- The integration of the 'full' Hulu experience into the Disney+ app aims to attract customers and enhance user-friendliness.
Florida homeless to be banned from sleeping in public spaces under DeSantis-backed law
apnews.com/article/homeless-florida-desantis-public-spaces-ban-f28a77bf5e445a5c26741cc9400fe40f
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.
DeSantis signs Florida ban on kids using social media. Legal challenge is expected
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article287064320.html
Florida teachers can discuss sexual orientation and gender ID under 'Don't Say Gay' bill settlement
apnews.com/article/florida-dont-say-gay-bill-settlement-987904b3e19122d719cf468034746b6e
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.
Floridians will soon be able to buy larger — much larger — bottles of wine in retail stores
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/28/floridians-will-soon-be-able-to-buy-larger-much-larger-bottles-of-wine-in-retail-stores/
DeSantis appoints Craig Mateer to Disney oversight board: Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday appointed Orlando entrepreneur Craig Mateer to the district that oversees ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/26/desantis-appoints-craig-mateer-to-disney-oversight-board/
Podcast: UN Gaza ceasefire, ISIS-K threat and Boeing’s boss: The US and Israel are on a collision course after a US abstention allowed the passage of a UN Gaza ...
reuters.com/podcasts/podcast-un-gaza-ceasefire-isis-k-threat-boeings-boss-2024-03-26/
Disney and DeSantis allies end legal dispute over control of theme park: The two sides have been fighting over who gets control of Disney's Florida theme park ...
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68675795
Pressley, DeSantis clash over Martha’s Vineyard migrant threat: Boston Rep. Ayanna Pressley is slamming Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over his threat to send Haitian ...
bostonherald.com/2024/03/20/pressley-desantis-clash-over-marthas-vineyard-migrant-threat/
Quick Glance: Insights on DeSantis' Measures Against Haitian Migrants and Potential Moves to Martha's Vineyard
- DeSantis discussed Florida's efforts to intercept illegal migrants with Loesch, emphasizing the importance of stopping boats before landfall.
- He highlighted challenges in repatriating migrants and the operational transport program.
- DeSantis explained the differences between land and sea border control and speculated on potential migration routes to Martha's Vineyard.
- The article also included reactions from Massachusetts politicians regarding the migrant situation and criticism of DeSantis.
Florida donors with state business fueled last months of DeSantis 2024 run: A large share of the money brought in during DeSantis’s final months as a candidate ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/27/desantis-donors-florida-presidential-campaign/
What to watch: ‘Road House’ is back, dumb and lovable as ever: A jacked-up Jake Gyllenhaal and surprisingly good Conor McGregor deliver entertaining fight scenes ...
mercurynews.com/2024/03/20/what-to-watch-road-house-is-back-dumb-and-lovable-as-ever/
Florida governor signs law restricting social media access for children: Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law banning children under ...
cnn.com/2024/03/25/tech/florida-social-media-law-age/
Ron DeSantis Takes Shots at Liberal States With Squatter Crackdown: The governor signed a law allowing homeowners to evict squatters on their property ...
thedailybeast.com/ron-desantis-takes-shows-at-liberal-states-with-squatter-crackdown
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NAACP urges student-athletes to reconsider Florida colleges after state eliminates DEI programs
apnews.com/article/naacp-florida-student-athletes-dei-ron-desantis-58e04af22037a70f657ef9775398483d
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.
‘Palm Royale’ review: Kristen Wiig in a comedy of manners, circa 1969 Palm Beach: The year is 1969. The skies are sunny. The money is old. And Kristen ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/20/palm-royale-review-kristen-wiig-in-a-comedy-of-manners-circa-1969-palm-beach/
Quick Glance: Intrigues and Ambitions in Palm Beach
- Kristen Wiig portrays an aspiring socialite in the comedy series 'Palm Royale'.
- Following Maxine Simmons' journey to infiltrate Palm Beach's elite society.
- The plot revolves around Maxine's ambitions tainted by hollow goals and questionable actions.
- Despite lavish costumes, the series lacks a coherent storyline and social commentary.
Florida latest to restrict social media for kids as legal battle looms: Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed strong restrictions, mirroring a national push to ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/25/ron-desantis-florida-social-media-ban-children/
Ron DeSantis Signs Bill BANNING Social Media For Kids Under 14 in Florida: Older teens will only be able to join social media with written consent from their ...
thedailybeast.com/ron-desantis-signs-bill-banning-social-media-for-kids-under-14-in-florida
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Federal judges back DeSantis’ congressional map that eliminated Black district: Federal judges rejected a constitutional challenge to a congressional ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/28/federal-judges-back-desantis-congressional-map-that-eliminated-black-district/
Tragedy in Haiti and Baltimore becomes racist fodder for some Florida GOP leaders | Opinion
miamiherald.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/fabiola-santiago/article287128745.html
Frost blasts DeSantis on Haiti, calls for helping refugees fleeing violence: U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost on Tuesday called for extending protected status for ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/26/frost-blasts-desantis-on-haiti-calls-for-helping-refugees-fleeing-violence/
Rudy Giuliani telling Mar-a-Lago pals he's trapped in 'nightmare world,' 'can't believe it's real' as he faces bankruptcy, legal woes
pagesix.com/2024/03/25/gossip/rudy-giuliani-telling-mar-a-lago-pals-hes-trapped-in-nightmare-world/
DeSantis talks about giving Florida cops more power to arrest migrants: DeSantis said in an interview on “The Sean Hannity Show” podcast on Thursday that his ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/22/desantis-talks-about-giving-florida-cops-the-power-to-arrest-migrants/
Haley faces questions about 2024 role with Trump as GOP nominee: Nikki Haley is facing questions about what role she will play in the 2024 presidential election ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4550686-haley-faces-questions-about-2024-role-with-trump-as-gop-nominee/
Social networks: Florida makes it harder for minors to access platforms: Minors under the age of 14 will be banned from using social networks in Florida in ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/neues-gesetz-florida-erschwert-minderjaehrigen-zugang-zu-plattformen-19612186.html
New Florida Law Bans Unhoused People from Sleeping in Public Spaces: In Florida, Republican Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new law banning unhoused people from ...
democracynow.org/2024/3/22/headlines/new_florida_law_bans_unhoused_people_from_sleeping_in_public_spaces
DeSantis signs bill targeting squatters in Florida: Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a bill aimed at quickly removing residential “squatters.”
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/27/desantis-signs-bill-targeting-squatters-in-florida/
Federal Court Rules Racist Florida Voting Map Backed by DeSantis Can Remain for 2024 Election
commondreams.org/news/florida-congressional-map-court
Stormy Daniels Case Could Help Donald Trump in Florida: Trump seeks another delay in his classified documents case because it clashes with his Stormy Daniels ...
newsweek.com/donald-trump-aileen-cannon-stormy-daniels-clash-jack-smith-classified-documents-1884522
DeSantis Signs One Of The Country's Strictest Bans On Kids' Social Media Use: The sweeping new law is expected to face First Amendment challenges in court.
huffpost.com/entry/desantis-florida-children-social-media-ban_n_6601c0ffe4b059750143ed48
DeSantis signs ban on homeless people camping in Florida public spaces: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed a bill Wednesday that bans homeless people from ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4547212-desantis-signs-florida-ban-homeless-camping-public-spaces/
Nikki Haley Nabs More Votes Than Ron DeSantis in FLORIDA: He’s apparently unpopular even among voters in his own state who couldn’t bring themselves to back ...
thedailybeast.com/nikki-haley-nabs-more-votes-than-ron-desantis-in-florida
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Testimony of Donald Trump's Valet May Be Released by Florida Court: The testimony could reveal vital information about Trump's alleged attempts to hide ...
newsweek.com/donald-trump-mar-lago-classified-documents-aileen-cannon-florida-walt-nauta-1883773
DeSantis administration flies Americans out of Haiti to Sanford: Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday announced the first of many expected flights evacuating ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/20/desantis-adminstration-flies-americans-out-of-haiti-to-sanford/
Republican Calls Out Trump's 'Ridiculous Bullying Tactics' in Florida Race: The former president made a call for any "MAGA Republicans" who may be looking to ...
newsweek.com/republican-calls-out-trumps-ridiculous-bullying-tactics-florida-race-1883305
Melania Trump teases potential return to the campaign trail: Former first lady Melania Trump made a rare public appearance Tuesday alongside her husband ...
cnn.com/2024/03/19/politics/melania-trump-campaign-trail/
Quick Glance: Melania Trump Displays Elegant Shoes at Florida Primary Voting
- Melania Trump returned to the spotlight on Tuesday while accompanying her husband, the 2024 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, to cast ballots in the presidential preference primary in Palm Beach, Fla. She opted for fashionable footwear.
- Sporting a pair of Christian Louboutin So Kate pumps, a personal favorite, the former First Lady showcased various color variations over the years.
- Melania and Donald Trump walked together to vote at a polling station set up at the Morton and Barbara Mandel Recreation Center. Melania's stylish shoes were complemented by Donald Trump's classic black leather shoes.
- Introduced in the brand's fall 2013 collection, Christian Louboutin's So Kate pumps have become a popular choice among celebrities.
Jack Smith Could Be Prevented From Using Evidence by Aileen Cannon: The transfer of grand jury testimony from Washington, D.C. to Florida could be a big boost to ...
newsweek.com/donald-trump-classified-documents-mar-lago-florida-aileen-cannon-jack-smith-palm-beach-1884465
'Palm Royale' features Carol Burnett, Kristen Wiig, Allison Janney and new-to-comedy Ricky Martin
apnews.com/article/palm-royale-carol-burnett-kristen-wiig-ca0f6de45fd3d2bc1c86fef22d7262b9
In 'Palm Royale', Bruce and Laura Dern finally family on screen: The father-daughter duo discuss how 'Palm Royale' brought them together on screen ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2024-03-27/bruce-dern-laura-dern-palm-royale
This New Jersey mayor wants to be a governor like Ron DeSantis or Greg Abbott — but for the left
politico.com/news/2024/03/25/ras-baraka-new-jersey-trenton-00147376
Florida's new social media ban for minors is among the toughest in the nation: Florida is already preparing to defend its new social media ban for kids under 14 ...
news.wfsu.org/2024-03-25/floridas-new-social-media-ban-for-minors-is-among-the-toughest-in-the-nation
Editorial: Compromise in ‘Don’t say gay’ suit is a step forward: Both sides declared victory after a settlement over Florida's 'Don't Say ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/19/dont-say-gay-compromise/
Veto this very bad vacation rental bill, Governor | Editorial: Another preemption of regulation of vacation rentals, stripping power from local government and ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/28/veto-this-very-bad-vacation-rental-bill-governor-editorial/
Florida’s new social media ban makes a big splash but here’s how it will cost us | Opinion
miamiherald.com/opinion/editorials/article287143720.html
Attorneys try to stop DeSantis appointees from giving depositions in Disney lawsuit
apnews.com/article/disney-desantis-florida-california-375c18f5113ce4040b2d108140f19652
DeSantis doesn’t say whether he will campaign for Trump in 2024: DeSantis, who endorsed Trump when he dropped out of the race, said he doesn’t think Florida is ...
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Donald Trump Suffers Brutal Florida Primary Vote Against Him: Around 197,000 people in Florida voted for either Nikki Haley or Ron DeSantis ...
newsweek.com/donald-trump-florida-republican-primary-vote-nikki-haley-ron-desantis-1881143
Donald Trump Suddenly Invites People Into Mar-a-Lago: Several fans of the former president say they were invited into his Palm Beach property over the weekend.
newsweek.com/donald-trump-invites-people-mar-lago-florida-resort-1881745
Spring Break 2024: Miami Beach Wants Party-Goers to Stay Away: Miami Beach has a message for spring breakers: We’re done.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-08/spring-break-2024-miami-beach-wants-party-goers-to-stay-away
DeSantis signs healthcare modernization bills that do little to treat Florida uninsured
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article286968125.html
Quick Glance: Florida Insurers Mark First Profits in Seven Years in 2023, New Report Reveals
- A new report by S&P Global stated that Florida's domestic insurers turned a net profit in 2023 for the first time in seven years.
- Crediting the positive change to investment income, a mild hurricane season, and recent tort reforms, the report highlighted the industry's turnaround.
- While 2023 marked a year of profitability for some insurers, experts anticipated increased storm activity for the upcoming hurricane season, leading to potential higher costs for insurance companies.
- Despite improvements in defense and cost containment expenses in Florida due to recent tort reforms, insurers still face significant defense costs, with the state leading in defense spending compared to others in the nation.
DeSantis signs Live Healthy bills meant to train, retain health-care workers: Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a package of bills Thursday that supporters say will help ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/21/desantis-signs-live-healthy-bills-meant-to-train-retain-health-care-workers/
Trump wins Florida primary, as Haley outpaces DeSantis: Former President Donald Trump won Florida's Republican primary.
axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2024/03/20/trump-wins-florida-primary-haley-desantis
Quick Glance: Crucial Ohio Republican Primary: Bernie Moreno Wins with Trump's Support
- As November's general election approaches, Americans are eagerly watching not only the 2024 Republican and Democratic presidential primaries.
- In Ohio, businessman Bernie Moreno achieved a significant victory in the state's Republican Senate primary by defeating Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose and state Senator Matt Dolan.
- In Illinois, three legislators are facing challenging party rivals.
- President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have already secured their nominations in Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, and Ohio. The primaries now serve merely as a formality as attention shifts to the upcoming general election.
Dispute over theme park settled: DeSantis and Disney bury the hatchet: Disney criticizes a law in Florida that prohibits school lessons on sexual orientation ...
n-tv.de/politik/DeSantis-und-Disney-begraben-ihr-Kriegsbeil-article24836434.html
Trump wins Florida GOP primary: Former President Trump has won the Republican primary in Florida, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4541922-trump-wins-florida-gop-primary/
Trump easily wins Florida primary; DeSantis comes in third: The former president’s dominating win is proof of his hold over Florida Republicans.
politico.com/news/2024/03/19/trump-florida-gop-primary-2024-00147898
DeSantis faces pushback in Florida as voters tire of war on woke: Conservative lawmakers in Florida rejected a host of new culture war proposals ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/03/09/desantis-florida-woke-culture-wars-legislature/
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.
‘Palm Royale’ review: Kristen Wiig in a comedy of manners, circa 1969 Palm Beach: The year is 1969. The skies are sunny. The money is old. And Kristen ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/21/palm-royale-review-kristen-wiig-in-a-comedy-of-manners-circa-1969-palm-beach/
Billionaire John Paulson to hold megadonor fundraiser for Donald Trump: Robert Bigelow and Harold Hamm will join event despite previously backing ex-president’s ...
ft.com/content/5af3b87c-704a-46b2-a95b-55477f0ad27c
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‘Palm Royale’ Recap, Episode 4: ‘Maxine Rolls the Dice’: The more we learn about the ‘Palm Royale’ community, the more it seems like Maxine belongs there not in ...
vulture.com/article/palm-royale-recap-episode-4-maxine-rolls-the-dice.html
DeSantis is prepping for a wave of Haitian migrants. Advocates say he's grandstanding
npr.org/2024/03/21/1239647148/haiti-florida-migrants-desantis-immigration
Editorial: Start flexing some veto muscle, Gov. DeSantis: This session, the Florida Legislature sabotaged the Commission on Ethics, protected rogue cops from ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/13/start-flexing-some-veto-muscle-gov-desantis-editorial/
"Bizarre": What insiders say about Jeff Bezos' superyacht: Jeff Bezos' superyacht Koru was a frequent topic of conversation at the Palm Beach Boat Show ...
businessinsider.de/wirtschaft/international-business/bizarr-was-insider-ueber-die-superyacht-von-jeff-bezos-sagt/
Trump aims to outraise Biden-Obama event with $33mn fundraiser: US president’s team says rival star-studded New York gala on Thursday will pull in $25mn
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Lawmakers make it easier for corruption to flourish | Editorial: A bill that would severely restrict local and state ethics commissions' ability to ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/25/lawmakers-make-it-easier-for-corruption-to-flourish-editorial/
Shakeup continues at Disney district a year after takeover by DeSantis appointees
apnews.com/article/disney-desantis-florida-lgbtq-ad192d2d992fd83d5b698b551cc29697
Ricky Martin talks livin' la vida high society in 'Palm Royale,' new comedy series on Apple TV
nbcnews.com/news/latino/ricky-martin-returns-to-acting-palm-royale-miniseries-apple-tv-rcna144030
Florida’s Surgeon General Shows the Danger of Politicizing Medicine: Florida state surgeon general Joseph Ladapo’s rejection of evidence-based policy stems from ...
scientificamerican.com/article/floridas-surgeon-general-shows-the-danger-of-politicizing-of-medicine/
Settlement in Florida ‘don’t say gay’ lawsuit says it’s OK to say gay: Students and teachers will be able to speak freely about sexual orientation and gender ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/03/11/florida-agreement-lgbtq-topics/
Orlando elections official must stand with voters, not DeSantis | Editorial: If Glen Gilzean stays aboard as Orange County's elections supervisor ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/14/editorial-to-stand-with-local-voters-gilzean-must-break-up-with-ron-desantis/
US election campaign: Packaging billionaires turn to Trump camp: They are among the major donors to American politics: According to a media report ...
spiegel.de/ausland/us-wahlkampf-verpackungsmilliardaere-wenden-sich-trump-lager-zu-a-4dbcc7d2-edf6-46a1-a0cd-f3598d9fbd0b
Ron DeSantis’s next chapter in book bans backlash? Blame someone else: The Florida governor has blamed the chaos over legislation he signed on teachers ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/12/ron-desantis-florida-book-bans-backlash-analysis
Morningstar drops investment service at library after landing on Florida’s anti-Israel list
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/28/morningstar-drops-investmnet-service-at-library-after-landing-on-floridas-anti-israel-list/
DeSantis and Newsom agree: They don't want homeless sleeping in public: It's a rare moment of agreement for two governors who find themselves on opposite ends of ...
businessinsider.com/desantis-newsom-homeless-camping-supreme-court-2024-3
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Fight between Disney and DeSantis appointees over district control gets a July court hearing
apnews.com/article/disney-desantis-florida-lgbtq-tourism-91b56f4acd96e89b1a7f7e5ce599bc61
Florida ethics overhaul will leave corruption unchecked, watchdog groups warn: A bill approved by the Florida Legislature could undermine the state's ethics ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/19/florida-ethics-overhaul-will-leave-corruption-unchecked-watchdog-groups-warn/
Ron DeSantis Celebrates ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Settlement That Lets LGBTQ+ Issues Be Discussed In Classrooms
thedailybeast.com/ron-desantis-celebrates-dont-say-gay-settlement-that-lets-lgbtq-issues-be-discussed-in-classrooms
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Palm Royale review: This 1960s Florida beauty may be visually stunning but it’s no Mad Men
irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio/2024/03/20/palm-royale-review-this-1960s-florida-beauty-may-be-visually-stunning-but-its-no-mad-men/
A new Florida budget provides help, but not nearly enough | Editorial: There are still some things left to be sorted out (namely, possible vetoes) but the the ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/21/editorial-floridas-budget-includes-nice-surprises-but-doesnt-do-enough-for-those-in-need/
The Face of Donald Trump’s Deceptively Savvy Media Strategy: Donald Trump and Steven Cheung like to hurl insults at their political rivals ...
newyorker.com/news/annals-of-communications/the-face-of-donald-trumps-deceptively-savvy-media-strategy
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