Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis says 'the chance of us backing down' from the state of Florida's dispute with Disney 'is zero'
DeSantis, who's expected to launch a presidential campaign next week, spoke during a stop on May 19, 2023 at the Red Arrow Diner in Manchester, New Hampshire.
John Wayne Airport elicits most anger from flyers, report says
Forbes recently compared the anger various American airports evoke from people using them for air travel and found John Wayne Airport in California irritates travelers the most.
Disney scraps $1B Florida development as war with DeSantis rages on
The Walt Disney Company on Thursday informed employees that it is abandoning a planned $1 billion new Florida campus as the company's battle with Gov. Ron DeSantis escalates.
TikTok claims Montana ban violates First Amendment, encourages users to 'continue using' app despite ban
TikTok claimed the move by Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte to ban the app in his state violates the First Amendment rights of hundreds of thousands of users.
Democratic senator proposes new federal agency to regulate AI
Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet proposed to create a Federal Digital Platform Commission having broad powers to regulate social media and digital content platforms.
Nebraska high school student goes off script after getting ChatGPT-written graduation speech approved
Kenny Morales, a student at Grand Island Senior High School in Nebraska, says he used AI to draft a decoy speech that was approved by officials, a report says.
Florida's St. George Island tops list of nation's best beaches: annual report
A ranking for the nation's best beaches for 2023, released by a Florida professor known as "Dr. Beach," includes stunning destinations in Florida, Hawaii and New York.
Walgreens agrees to pay nearly $230 million for San Francisco opioid settlement
San Francisco said on Wednesday it reached a $230 million settlement with Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc over its role in the city’s opioid epidemic.
From catwalk to walkout: LA strippers Velveeta, Lilith, others celebrate unionizing after 15-month battle
Strippers at Star Garden Topless Dive Bar in North Hollywood succeeded in unionizing following a 15-month battle amid allegations of an unsafe work environment.
Man dies after becoming stuck in Wisconsin paper mill machinery
A 40-year-old worker at a Whiting, Wisconsin paper mill was tragically killed this week after being caught in the machinery and fatally injured.
Hollywood star, former California resident lobbies for Texas filmmaking comeback: 'Business-friendly place'
While California's film industry is filled with "so many regulations," Dennis Quaid persuades Texas voters to pass a state bill aiming to incentivize productions to move to Texas.
Texas AG sues Hyatt Hotels for allegedly misleading consumers with 'hidden fees'
Texas AG Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit alleging Hyatt Hotels markets rooms at one price to consumers, but then adds other "mandatory and unavoidable fees."
Disney CEO Bob Iger blasts Florida Gov. DeSantis for 'retaliating' against company
Disney CEO Bob Iger accused Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and other state lawmakers of retaliating against the company following political remarks made last year.
Average age of US vehicles reaches record high as price of new vehicles soars
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the price of new vehicles soared causing fewer people to buy them. Now the average age of vehicles on the road in the U.S. has reached a record high.
Luxury condos make Florida history with state’s largest construction loan in post-rate hike era
The Ritz-Carlton Residences in Palm Beach Gardens are "really like homes in the sky," according to developer Dan Catalfumo, who's building the record-breaking luxury condos.
Dave Chappelle's real estate empire helped 'restore' Ohio, comedian says
Comedian Dave Chappelle is clapping back at critics who are not fond of him buying big swaths of real estate in places like Yellow Springs, Ohio.
California reparations committee calls on state to raise minimum wage above $15.50 to a 'living wage'
California's reparations task force is calling on lawmakers to raise the state's minimum wage, already the nation's second highest at $15.50, to a "living wage."
'Biden Bucks stop here': DeSantis touts Florida's digital currency ban, warns of 'cashless society'
The team for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis released a new video that touts the governor signing legislation to ban the use of a central bank digital currency.
'Happy Days' star Scott Baio ditches California for 'fantastic' Florida: 'What America was like'
"Charles in Charge" and "Happy Days" star Scott Baio says "safety is the issue" that primarily convinced his family to move from "trapped" California to "free" Florida.
Baltimore sues Kia, Hyundai for inadequate security systems amid auto theft surge: 'Left residents vulnerable'
The city of Baltimore announced it is becoming the latest jurisdiction to sue the Kia Motor Company over its lack of anti-theft protections amid a nationwide Kia theft surge.