Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has ordered a state investigation into the Walt Disney World special planning district in Orlando after revelations that the state's planned takeover of the district may have been circumvented with a legally questionable agreement signed by the previous board. The governor alleges that this agreement, which gives Disney control over maximum density without approval, restricts symbols like Mickey Mouse and is set to expire 21 years after King Charles III’s descendants' death, was designed to usurp the authority of newly legislated Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD).

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill into law that eliminates the requirement for individuals to obtain permits to carry concealed firearms. Effective July 1, 2023, eligible citizens aged 21 and above can carry firearms without seeking government permission or paying any fees.

Controversial Georgia Representative, Marjorie Taylor Greene, was interviewed by CBS News' Lesley Stahl on Sunday for '60 Minutes'. The segment proved to be as explosive as some anticipated with many of the highlights sparking debate on social media.

According to a new report by NBC News, a Chinese spy balloon that flew across the United States earlier this year was able to gather intelligence from multiple sensitive American military sites despite efforts by the Biden administration to block it.

According to RE/MAX's newly released February report, home sales have declined in several major US cities. The Dallas area saw a nearly 14% decline in year-over-year home sales, with prices for a 30-year loan rising from 6.09% to 6.65% by the end of the month.

A massive fire broke out at the Johnson & Sons factory in downtown this morning, causing significant damage to the building and prompting a large-scale emergency response.

Former President Donald Trump is set to surrender voluntarily at the Manhattan Criminal Courts Building on Tuesday, where he will be escorted by members of the US Secret Service. He will arrive at New York's LaGuardia Airport on his personal plane before spending the night in Trump Tower and then making his way to the courthouse.

Former President Donald Trump is set to surrender voluntarily at the Manhattan Criminal Courts Building on Tuesday, as he faces around 30 charges related to a $130,000 pay-out made to adult film star Stormy Daniels. His lawyers have confirmed that he will plead not guilty.

Former President of the United States, Donald Trump, is set to face criminal charges related to hush money payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Lawyer Joe Tacopina announced that he and his team are "ready for this fight" as they gear up for Mr. Trump's arraignment in a Manhattan court on Tuesday afternoon.

NASA and the Canadian Space Agency have announced the four astronauts who will travel around the moon on Artemis II, marking a historic milestone in space exploration. The mission is part of NASA's ambitious plan to put humans back on the moon, and potentially Mars.

The Democrats' mayoral primary on May 16 is fast approaching, and with it comes a diverse range of candidates hoping to secure the position. Among the eleven hopefuls are Rebecca Rhynhart, Derek Green, and Warren Bloom.

The National Education Union (NEU) has rejected the UK government's pay offer for teachers in England, triggering two further days of strikes and school closures. The NEU had called the offer "insulted" and encouraged its members to reject it.

Oil prices experienced a sharp surge during early morning trading after Saudi Arabia and other major oil producers announced an unexpected cut in production. The price of Brent crude oil was trading above $84 a barrel, having jumped by more than $4 or 5 per cent, leaving analysts predicting that higher oil prices would fill Russian President Vladimir Putin's coffers while forcing Americans and others to pay even more at the pump.

The sports industry is constantly evolving, and the business owners that power this multibillion dollar industry are changing too. From media and technology to finance and real estate, leagues and teams across the world have matured into far more than just back page entertainment.

The UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has unveiled a new initiative to crack down on grooming gangs that target children. The Grooming Gangs Taskforce will consist of specialist officers who will be deployed to assist police forces with live child sexual exploitation and grooming investigations.

In a surprise move, OPEC+ has announced that it will be cutting oil output by 1.16 million barrels per day (bpd). The decision was made in an effort to stabilize global oil prices and balance the market, which has been struggling due to oversupply.

Passaic County real estate transfers from March 27 to April 3 have been released by United Robots' Real Estate Wire service. The data reveals that the median sale for the area during this period was a 2,180-square-foot home on Ford Street in Wayne that sold for $472,000.

Jakarta, Indonesia - A massive earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 has struck the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday, September 28th. The quake was followed by a series of aftershocks and a tsunami that devastated the coastal city of Palu.

Former President Barack Obama is gearing up for a challenging fight as he prepares to take on his former rival, Donald Trump, in the upcoming primaries in Iowa and New Hampshire. Despite a decline in popularity among Democrats, Joe Biden has managed to secure the support of the Democratic establishment and lock down the primary/caucus system through a combination of adroitness, loyalty, and deference.

The local community came together on Saturday to hold a fundraiser in support of cancer research. The event, held at the community center, was organized by a group of volunteers who have all been personally affected by cancer.

Oil prices surged by 8% after the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) announced production cuts totaling 1.16 million barrels per day, starting from May until end-2023. The move was prompted by the West's imposition of price caps on Russian oil and oil products, which led to Saudi Arabia unexpectedly announcing crude output cuts, threatening inflation in global markets.

Wells Fargo & Co. has announced that it will be closing its branch located at 501 Avenue of the States in Chester, leaving TD Bank as the only retail bank or credit union with a physical location in the city.

Joe Tacopina, lawyer for former President Donald Trump, has dismissed his client's accusations that the judge who presided over his hush money indictment was biased against him. The former president had claimed that the judge "railroaded" him into taking a plea deal and accused him of lying.

Nomura Holdings Inc (8604.T) has named Dr. Rudolf Hitsch as the head of North Asia for its international wealth management business. The newly created post will have Hitsch based in Hong Kong, where he will be responsible for overseeing client relationship management teams covering North Asia.

A massive fire broke out earlier today in the downtown business district, causing widespread damage to multiple buildings. According to eyewitnesses, the fire started at around 10:00 am and quickly spread throughout the area.

The residents of Green Valley have come together to clean up their local park, which had become littered with trash and debris. The cleanup effort was organized by the Green Valley Neighborhood Association, who mobilized volunteers from all over the community.

A scorching heatwave has swept through several major cities in the US, breaking temperature records and causing widespread discomfort. The extreme weather conditions have been attributed to a high-pressure system that is driving hot air from the southwest towards the east coast.

Fast food giant McDonald's closed its U.S. offices on Monday, asking staff to work from home until Wednesday. The temporary shutdown is part of the company's preparations for upcoming layoffs as it undergoes a corporate restructuring.

In a move aimed at combating climate change, President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Wednesday that will prioritize climate action across all federal agencies.

A new ABC News poll has found that 55% of Americans are not supporting the indictment of former President Trump, and almost half believe it was politically motivated. However, a new CNN Poll conducted by SSRS has found that 60% of Americans approve the indictment.

On Sunday, The New York Times' official Twitter account lost its blue "verified" checkmark status, which indicates that the user is authentic and notable. This comes just days after the newspaper announced that it would not pay the $1,000-per-month fee for verified status that Twitter CEO Elon Musk began charging.

The Nordic country of Finland recently held its parliamentary election, which saw the right-wing National Coalition Party (NCP) claim victory. The pro-business NCP is expected to win 48 out of the 200 seats in parliament, marking a significant shift away from the current government's far-left policies.

Vice President Kamala Harris has concluded her historic tour of Africa, drawing praise from former President Obama and Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo. During the trip, Harris engaged in discussions about issues such as visas, private investment, and funding for climate change.

New York lawmakers are ramping up their efforts to allow cameras inside courtrooms ahead of former president Donald Trump's scheduled appearance on Tuesday. They are pushing for the passage of a newly proposed bill that would ban trial recordings, which is already outdated in two states.

A recent review of the best no-fee checking accounts of March 2023 has been conducted by a team of experts to provide valuable insight into the most affordable products available. The review, which was based on data from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) on national average rates for deposit accounts as of Feb. 21, 2023, revealed that many leading banks and credit unions failed to make the cut due to their high fees.

A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology has found that meditation can have significant benefits for mental health. The study, which was conducted by researchers at the University of California, examined data from over 1,800 adults who had participated in various types of meditation.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc (8306.T) has announced that it will postpone the issuance of Additional Tier-1 (AT1) bonds to mid-May or later from late April. The decision was made due to investor appetite and market conditions.

Far-right Georgia Republican, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, has defended her controversial comments about the Democratic Party being driven by pedophiles in an interview with CBS’s “60 Minutes” on Sunday. The 14-minute segment sparked controversy before it was broadcast, with critics questioning whether the congresswoman should receive a primetime platform.

Former England footballer and current Match of the Day presenter, Gary Lineker, has joked that his time on the show may be coming to an end. During a podcast episode with BBC colleagues Alan Shearer and Micah Richards discussing the best football pundits, Lineker quipped that he is "ancient" and that Jermaine Jenas is likely to replace him in the host's chair for the Premier League highlights show.

Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has stirred up controversy once again after expressing her desire to recall $183,000 worth of bailout cash from the United States if Republicans refuse to raise the debt ceiling.

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the release of the Motorola DynaTAC 8000X, which was hailed as the world's first portable mobile phone. As we look back at its evolution over five decades, it's clear that this device has reshaped industries, culture and our relationships with each other.

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the release of the first mobile phone, the Motorola DynaTAC 8000X. Weighing in at a whopping 1.75lbs (784g), it was far from portable by today's standards.

Eleanor Johns, the first and only woman to have held a top job at Mayor Willie Brown's office, died on Saturday due to a heart attack. She was 76 years old.

Chicago State University's employee union is set to go on strike on Monday after almost a year of bargaining with the university administration. The union, which comprises approximately 160 faculty and staff members, had previously voted to authorize the strike if there was no "significant movement" at the bargaining table.

With just hours left before the Chicago mayoral runoff election, candidates Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson are making a final push for votes.

Special Counsel Jack Smith has reportedly obtained new and significant evidence of potential obstruction by former President Donald Trump in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case, according to a leak to The Washington Post. The FBI had searched the property last summer looking for presidential records lawfully stored at the former president's home.

Both the Daily Express and the Daily Telegraph have been praising the success of British actress Jodie Comer, who stars in BBC America's hit show Killing Eve. The papers have reported on her recent Emmy win for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, as well as her upcoming projects.

McDonald's, the popular fast food chain, has temporarily closed all its offices in the United States as they prepare to deliver layoff messages online to an unknown number of employees across the country. The move comes as part of a restructuring plan aimed at helping the company grow.

CALIFORNIA - A massive wildfire has ripped through the northern part of California's wine country, destroying hundreds of homes and forcing thousands to evacuate. The fire, which began on Saturday, has already consumed over 70,000 acres and is currently only 15% contained.

Former Attorney General William Barr has criticized former President Donald Trump's decision to testify in court if his criminal indictment goes to trial. In an appearance on Fox News Sunday, Barr argued that Trump lacks "all self-control" and it would be difficult for him to prepare himself and keep him testifying in a prudent fashion.

Former Attorney General William Barr has advised former President Donald Trump against taking the stand in his own defense during his criminal indictment trial, citing concerns about Trump's lack of self-control. The Manhattan grand jury indicted the former president last week following an investigation by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office into a $130,000 hush money payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 presidential election.

Former Attorney General William Barr has criticized former President Donald Trump's decision to take the stand in his own defense if his criminal indictment goes to trial. In an interview on Fox News Sunday, Barr said that it would be a "particularly bad idea" for Trump to testify because he lacks "all self-control" and it would be difficult for him to prepare himself and keep his testimony prudent.

HSBC’s board has unanimously recommended that shareholders vote against proposals to restructure the bank and pay fixed dividends. The call comes after Ken Lui, a Hong Kong-based investor group leader and an individual shareholder of HSBC, demanded that the bank be broken up.

As the week begins, stargazers in the Northern Hemisphere are in for a treat with some celestial highlights to look forward to. One of the most famous full Moons of the year is set to rise, and it will be accompanied by other interesting phenomena.