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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.
Ö. At the beginning of March 2024, around 750 police students across the country will start their two-year theoretical and practical training to become law ...
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Florida homeless to be banned from sleeping in public spaces under DeSantis-backed law
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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.
Who needs a 4-gallon jug of wine? If you do, new Florida law has the bottle for you
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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.
The S&P 500 just turned in its best first quarter since 2019: The first quarter of 2024 was a record-smasher for markets, even as Wall Street contended with ...
cnn.com/2024/03/28/investing/premarket-stocks-trading-first-quarter/
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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/
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.
Conflict with parents: security service protects staff at a Cologne daycare center
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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
Bavaria bans gender language in schools, universities and authorities: In December, Prime Minister Söder announced steps against gender language in Bavaria for ...
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Quick Glance: Bavaria Bans Gendered Language in Official Communication
- Bavaria prohibits gendered language and special characters in schools, universities, and government offices.
- The ban aims to keep discourse spaces open and avoid exclusionary language.
- Teachers must speak gender-inclusive language, with the Federal Student Conference criticizing the ban as patronizing.
- The German Spelling Council does not recommend special characters in words, and Bavaria is adjusting regulations for gendered language.
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/
Nobody Told EV Owners How Quickly They Burn Through Tires: Adoption appears to be leapfrogging education as new owners are frustrated to learn that powerful ...
thedrive.com/news/nobody-told-ev-owners-how-quickly-they-burn-through-tires
Commentary: Florida is providing a safe haven for the homeless and strengthening communities
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/24/safe-haven-for-the-homeless/
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/
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
Federal Court Rules Racist Florida Voting Map Backed by DeSantis Can Remain for 2024 Election
commondreams.org/news/florida-congressional-map-court
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 ...
nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-eyes-sen-marco-rubio-potential-vp-pick-rcna144003
How Ramadan polarizes schools: The fasting month of Ramadan poses challenges for teachers: How should they deal with fasting pupils?
profil.at/oesterreich/wie-der-ramadan-an-schulen-polarisiert/402827104
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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Civil defense in schools: Should our children practice in the event of war?: Federal Education Minister Stark-Watzinger wants to better prepare students for a ...
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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
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
Colorful socks represent diversity in Mannheim schools: "Everyone has a right to happiness, and happiness is colorful": with this motto - and with colorful socks ...
mannheimer-morgen.de/orte/mannheim_artikel,-stadtteile-bunte-socken-stehen-in-mannheimer-schulen-fuer-vielfalt-_arid,2189084.html
DeSantis’ office quietly backed ban on wind energy in Florida — onshore or off: Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office quietly helped write a bill to curtail wind energy in ...
miamiherald.com/news/local/environment/climate-change/article287178015.html
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/
Bavaria decides to ban gender language: Three and a half months after Prime Minister Söder's announcement, Bavaria's cabinet has decided to ban the gender gap ...
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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
Pregnant Chick-fil-A manager killed in crash was a ‘remarkable leader,’ co-workers say
charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article287104600.html
Attorneys try to stop DeSantis appointees from giving depositions in Disney lawsuit
apnews.com/article/disney-desantis-florida-california-375c18f5113ce4040b2d108140f19652
Gender ban in Bavaria: Söder stops gender language in schools and universities: Special characters such as the gender asterisk are not allowed to be used in ...
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Quick Glance: Bavaria Bans Gender Language: Söder Prohibits Special Characters
- Special characters like the gender star are banned in Bavarian schools and administration.
- Markus Söder and his cabinet have prohibited gendering in schools, universities, and authorities.
- University professors are exempt from the ban to ensure language freedom.
- Other states like Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein have implemented similar bans, while Berlin and Lower Saxony partially tolerate gendering.
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
No more cars in front of schools?: "Wanting children to come to school independently"
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/politik/Wollen-dass-Kinder-selbststaendig-zur-Schule-kommen-article24794631.html
The case of Ribnitz-Damgarten: How the AfD is setting a precedent: Protecting freedom of expression in schools, but the right way: The AfD wants to show Germany ...
faz.net/aktuell/feuilleton/debatten/der-fall-ribnitz-damgarten-so-macht-die-afd-schule-19608922.html
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/
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer tell appeals judges that Jeffrey Epstein's Florida plea deal protects her
apnews.com/article/jeffrey-epstein-ghislaine-maxwell-sex-abuse-f7f215e028155c71b3726a0e5eba6117
Once High-Flying Bankers in Hong Kong Become a Lost Generation: Finance professionals with Chinese expertise were highly sought after five years ago. Now ...
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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
UN chief calls for slavery reparations: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for slavery reparations over the transatlantic slave trade ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4559692-un-chief-slavery-reparations/
Gendering in Hessian schools: Special characters are considered errors in final exams
faz.net/aktuell/rhein-main/frankfurt/gendern-an-schulen-sonderzeichen-gelten-in-abschlusspruefungen-als-fehler-19602794.html
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
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/
Black BYU Student Fights to Keep His Long Locs: “I shouldn’t have to cut my hair to get an education here.”
thedailybeast.com/black-byu-student-fights-to-keep-his-long-locs
Protests against Söder's gender rules: "Nothing divides society like the ban party CSU"
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Billionaire John Paulson to hold megadonor fundraiser for Donald Trump: Robert Bigelow and Harold Hamm will join event despite previously backing ex-president’s ...
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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/
Bavaria prohibits gendering: Special characters such as the gender asterisk are not allowed to be used in schools and administration in Bavaria ...
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Quick Glance: Bavaria Bans Gender Symbols
- Special characters like the gender star are prohibited in Bavarian schools and authorities.
- The General Business Rules were amended accordingly.
- Markus Söder and Florian Herrmann support the ban.
- The majority of Germans oppose gendering practices.
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
Berlin: Number of acts of violence in schools has increased significantly: In 2021 and 2022, the Berlin police recorded a high number of so-called brutality ...
welt.de/politik/deutschland/article250621444/Berlin-Zahl-der-Gewalttaten-an-Schulen-deutlich-gestiegen.html
Pros & cons: Is it right to ban gendering at universities and schools?: Bavaria bans gendering in offices and classrooms. The aim is to ensure comprehensible ...
welt.de/debatte/kommentare/article250711164/Pro-Contra-Ist-es-richtig-Gendern-an-Unis-und-Schulen-zu-verbieten.html
Happiness: Is the school subject necessary for more joy in life?: Children should be able to go through life independently. A lesson in happiness should make ...
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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/
Court ruling: Children without a measles vaccination have no legal right to a place in a daycare center in Rhineland-Palatinate
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