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Venezuelan migrants file class-action lawsuit against DeSantis, Florida: The lawsuit, filed by attorneys with Lawyers for Civil Rights, alleges that the state of ...
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Venezuelan migrants file class-action lawsuit against DeSantis, Florida: The lawsuit, filed by attorneys with Lawyers for Civil Rights, alleges that the state of ...
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Some migrants flown by Florida to Martha’s Vineyard qualify for victim visas: Some migrants this month received “bona fide determinations” in their visa ...
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In Florida, an exodus of people fleeing rising anti-immigrant sentiment: Nearly a year ago, Florida passed one of the toughest immigration laws in the country ...
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Feds stop migrant smuggling boat off the Florida Keys again. It’s the third time in a week
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Group of nearly 20 Cubans arrive in Florida Keys migrant landing, Border Patrol says
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‘Atrocious cruelty’: Haitian community leaders condemn Biden administration’s resumption of deportations to Haiti
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Investing in Latina entrepreneurs, a topic at UM’s Concordia Summit| Opinion: Nearly half of the migrants originating from Central America and Mexico in recent ...
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Cops, federal agents stop yacht off Miami-Dade with 30 Haitian migrants on board
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New record number of young adults without training in Germany: Around 2.9 million young adults have no education. That is more than ever before ...
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Quick Glance: Record Number of Young Adults without Education in Germany
- Germany records a peak of 2.9 million young adults without education, especially among migrants.
- The increasing number of unskilled individuals negatively impacts the job market and widens the gap between well-qualified and unqualified individuals.
- The dual education system faces challenges like rising dropout rates and mismatched apprenticeships.
- Initiatives to modernize the education system are being called for, including better career guidance and increased apprenticeship wages.
Tampa Bay school districts preparing new cellphone rules for this fall: Officials in Pinellas, Pasco and Hillsborough are getting closer to zero-use rules as ...
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Joe Biden is in Tampa today. Here’s what you need to know.: Biden says Florida is in play in 2024.
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Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
- President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.
- He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.
- Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.
- Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
Editorial: DeSantis trash-talks pot amendment but his objections don’t add up: The Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board consists of Opinion Editor Krys Fluker ...
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DeSantis has one of the highest governor disapproval ratings, poll finds: However, DeSantis is popular overall, and beloved by Republicans.
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/04/22/desantis-has-one-highest-governor-disapproval-ratings-poll-finds/
DeSantis signs bill mandating kindergartners learn history of communism: Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will lead to the history of communism being taught ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/17/desantis-signs-bill-mandating-kindergartners-learn-history-of-communism/
Florida’s Home Insurance Industry May Be Worse Than Anyone Realizes: A rash of failures of A-rated insurers points to a hidden weakness in the market ...
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Election 2024: Biden will assail Florida's six-week abortion ban: President Joe Biden is traveling to Florida to assail the state’s forthcoming six-week abortion ...
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs school chaplain bills, says Satanists not welcome - UPI.com
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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.
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Editorial: School chaplains law crosses a sacred line in Florida: Florida's new school chaplaincy program is a direct affront to the separation of church ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/23/school-chaplains-law-crosses-a-sacred-line-in-florida-editorial/
Migrants shipped to Martha's Vineyard by Gov. Ron DeSantis given crime victim visas
nypost.com/2024/04/23/us-news/migrants-shipped-to-marthas-vineyard-by-gov-ron-desantis-given-crime-victim-visas/
Florida prosecutor suspended by DeSantis running for re-election : A Florida prosecutor who was suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for refusing to enforce state ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4597685-florida-prosecutor-suspended-desantis-reelection/
Five migrants die during attempt to cross Channel, French media reports: A police operation is under way after reports at least five migrants have died during an ...
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British Parliament approves asylum pact with Rwanda: After much resistance, the British House of Lords declared Rwanda a safe third country ...
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Quick Glance: British Parliament Approves Deportations to Rwanda
- The controversial plan to deport refugees to Rwanda has been approved by the British Parliament.
- Despite resistance in the upper house and multiple votes, the law was passed.
- Prime Minister Sunak is pushing for deportations to deter refugees from dangerous crossings.
- Experts question the effectiveness of the measure, while concerns about costs and legal implications persist.
2 bodies found in St. Cloud wooded area confirmed as missing Kissimmee couple: The 2 bodies discovered in a wooded area of St. Cloud over the weekend are those ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/23/2-bodies-found-in-st-cloud-wooded-area-confirmed-as-missing-kissimmee-couple/
DeSantis approval on the upswing; Republicans like idea of Casey DeSantis for governor
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/18/desantis-approval-on-the-upswing-republicans-like-idea-of-casey-desantis-for-governor/
DeSantis approves $200M boost for My Safe Florida Home grant program: Gov. Ron DeSantis approved $200 million to continue a popular grant program to help low- ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/24/desantis-approves-200m-boost-for-my-safe-florida-home-grant-program/
DeSantis blames congressional Republicans for failure on U.S. southern border
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Angel Reese, Tiger fans react to LSU gymnastics winning the program's first national title
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Juliet, one of the oldest known manatees, dies at ZooTampa: Juliet, a 1½-ton manatee that was rescued from an embattled Miami aquarium, died Sunday morning at ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/24/juliet-one-of-the-oldest-known-manatees-dies-at-zootampa/
Constellation of Starlink satellites grows with latest SpaceX launch from Florida - UPI.com
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Why is Grandpa stocking shelves at Publix? How the cost of living has changed Florida
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Senate dismisses Mayorkas impeachment without trial: The Senate voted Wednesday to dismiss two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary ...
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Nasa says part of International Space Station crashed into Florida home: The 0.7kg metal object tore through man's roof after re-entering Earth's atmosphere.
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DeSantis signs bill limiting book objections in school libraries: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed a new bill into law Tuesday that limits the ability of ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4598565-desantis-signs-bill-limiting-book-objections-in-school-libraries/
President Biden to talk abortion at Tampa campaign stop: Florida is set to have a six-week abortion ban in May, and will have an abortion access amendment on the ...
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/elections/2024/04/19/biden-tampa-abortion-2024-amendment-six-week-ban/
DeSantis says Florida amendment would allow abortions ‘until birth.’ What’s true?
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/19/desantis-says-florida-amendment-would-allow-abortions-until-birth-whats-true/
CENTRAL FLORIDIAN OF THE YEAR FINALIST: Eric Gray comforts the homeless – and disturbs the comfortable
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/21/central-floridian-of-the-year-finalist-eric-gray-comforts-the-homeless-and-disturbs-the-comfortable/
English Channel: At least five migrants drown - including a child: At least five migrants die on Tuesday night while trying to cross the English Channel to the ...
welt.de/politik/ausland/article251175628/Aermelkanal-Mindestens-fuenf-Migranten-ertrinken-darunter-ein-Kind.html
Hamad International in Doha named world’s best airport, Changi falls to second: Changi Airport was named the best airport in Asia and best in the world for its ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/hamad-international-in-doha-named-world-s-best-airport-changi-falls-to-second
Dickey Betts, Allman Brothers Band guitarist, dies at 80: 'Dickey was larger than life'
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Quick Glance: Dickey Betts, Singer-Guitarist of Allman Brothers Band, Dies at 80
- Dickey Betts, the singer, songwriter, and guitarist of the Allman Brothers Band, passed away at the age of 80 due to cancer and COPD.
- Known for his distinctive guitar style and hits like 'Ramblin' Man,' Betts was a significant figure in Southern rock.
- His family announced his peaceful passing and requested privacy and prayers during this difficult time.
- Betts leaves behind a musical legacy that has shaped the Southern rock genre.
Home prices continue to rise, but experts see a market correction ahead: Prospective homebuyers in South Florida only face more challenging circumstances as ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/19/home-prices-continue-to-rise-but-experts-see-a-market-correction-ahead/
What a TikTok ban in the US could mean for you: TikTok won't suddenly disappear from your phone. Nor will you go to jail if you continue using it after it ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/24/what-a-tiktok-ban-in-the-us-could-mean-for-you/
Quick Glance: Measures Against TikTok: Biden Sets Deadline for Sale
- President Biden has signed legislation requiring ByteDance to fully divest from TikTok within a year or potentially face a nationwide ban.
- This action poses a significant challenge to the future of the video-streaming app in the U.S. and escalates the technological conflict between America and China.
- TikTok plans to take legal action against the Biden administration, citing concerns that the law could impede the free speech of millions of Americans.
- This requirement was incorporated into a bill providing foreign aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, mandating ByteDance to sell its stake in TikTok within 12 months under the threat of closure.
Motorcyclist died after crash on OBT in Orange County, FHP says: A 39-year-old man riding a motorcycle died in a crash early Sunday on South Orange Blossom Trail ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/21/motorcyclist-died-after-crash-on-obt-in-orange-county-fhp-says/
Migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard by DeSantis get special visas, lawyer says: Migrants flown to Martha's Vineyard by Gov. Ron DeSantis have received visas ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/22/migrants-flown-to-marthas-vineyard-by-desantis-get-special-visas-lawyer-says/
Florida plans $850 million in Everglades restoration projects in next year: Florida officials and environmental advocates on Earth Day touted major progress ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/22/florida-plans-850-million-in-everglades-restoration-projects-in-next-year/
Can DeSantis-ousted prosecutor Andrew Warren win reelection?: At Tampa’s Martin Luther King Jr. Parade last year — a must-attend event for local pols — here came ...
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/04/21/its-official-andrew-warren-is-running-now-does-he-have-chance/
Man dies after self-immolation outside Trump trial building: Authorities identified the dead man as a man from Florida. He was “some kind of conspiracy theorist ...
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Civil rights groups call for funds for representation in immigration court: A coalition of more than 100 civil rights and immigrant rights groups are calling on ...
thehill.com/latino/4611610-civil-rights-groups-call-for-funds-for-representation-in-immigration-court/
Another shock to the Broward school system as superintendent steps down | Editorial
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/16/another-shock-to-the-broward-school-system-as-superintendent-calls-it-quits-editorial/
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
Biden’s latest plan for student loan cancellation moves forward as a proposed regulation
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/16/bidens-latest-plan-for-student-loan-cancellation-moves-forward-as-a-proposed-regulation/
Ethics Committee Wants to Know if Matt Gaetz Got High at Parties: ABC: The House committee has reportedly obtained a woman’s statement claiming the Republican ...
thedailybeast.com/ethics-committee-wants-to-know-if-matt-gaetz-got-high-at-parties-abc
Suspect arrested in group beating of man at Lauderhill ‘drug house’ in 2019: Rashaid Labonte, 42, of Lauderhill, was arrested Thursday in connection with a group ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/23/suspect-arrested-in-group-beating-of-man-at-lauderhill-drug-house-in-2019/
New Florida Law Prepares Students to 'Withstand' Communist Indoctrination: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation that strengthens education standards ...
newsweek.com/new-florida-law-prepares-students-withstand-communist-indoctrination-1891469
DeSantis signs law forbidding local governments from setting heat-exposure rules for workers
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/12/desantis-signs-law-forbidding-local-governments-from-setting-heat-exposure-rules-for-workers/
SCANDAL EXPOSED IN PASSPORT PRINTING CONTRACT
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Two shootings, two different responses — Maine restricts guns while Iowa arms teachers
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Maxwell Frost on Earth Day calls Trump a ‘threat to our planet’: On Earth Day, progressive Democrat Maxwell Frost (Fla.) is calling former President Trump a ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4612862-maxwell-frost-earth-day-trump-climate-change/
DeSantis Limits Florida Book Challenges, Blames Activists Making a ‘Mockery’ of the System
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Letters: Dangers of teaching communism | Demings’ decisions: The governor's decision to mandate kindergartners learn the evils of communism imperils the ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/19/letters-dangers-of-teaching-communism-demings-decisions/
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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Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill limiting school book challenges: The state leads the nation in book bans and DeSantis blamed "activists" for trying to ...
axios.com/2024/04/17/desantis-school-book-challenges-florida-law
US works to prevent an escalation across the Mideast as Biden pushes Israel to show restraint
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Tampa Bay is no longer a swing region, DeSantis says. Is he right? : Democrats could soon be outnumbered in every county. Will it translate to Republican ...
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/04/16/tampa-bay-is-no-longer-swing-region-desantis-says-is-he-right/
An early start: 2024’s first tropical disturbance forms … in April: The system is 900 miles northwest of the Cape Verde Islands and is forecast to move ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/24/first-tropical-disturbance-of-2024-forms-off-africa/
Rubio says Iran wants to make Israel ‘an impossible place to live’: Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) said Sunday Iran wants to make Israel “an impossible place to live” ...
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Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
Commentary: Florida discards those nuisance police oversight panels: A new state law requires appointments to police oversight boards to be made by police chiefs ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/21/florida-discards-those-nuisance-police-oversight-panels-fred-grimm/
What a TikTok ban in the US could mean for you: Will TikTok suddenly disappear from your phone? The answer to this question and more.
tampabay.com/news/business/2024/04/24/tiktok-tik-tok-ban-questions-answered-privacy-app-disappears-us-congress/
Migrants drown in Channel, Sunak says nothing will stop Rwanda policy: Five people, including a child, died in an attempt to cross the English Channel from ...
reuters.com/world/europe/least-five-migrants-died-during-attempt-cross-english-channel-la-voix-du-nord-2024-04-23/
Editorial: The cruelty of exposing outdoor workers to extreme heat: Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed House Bill 433, which prevents local governments from putting in ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/20/outdoor-workers-extreme-heat-editorial/
Cameron Lobbies Trump to Break US Roadblocks to Ukraine Aid: British Foreign Secretary David Cameron flew to Florida to meet Donald Trump ...
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Quick Glance: Cameron Warns US Politicians Against Russia Appeasement
- UK Foreign Secretary intensifies efforts to secure aid for Ukraine but faces rejection from a senior Republican.
- Cameron warns against 'appeasement' and emphasizes the need for military aid to Kyiv.
- Despite meetings with top US officials, Cameron failed to gain support from US Republicans.
- He faced limited reception on Capitol Hill and struggled to make an impact.
Swiss rate routing costs T-Mobile customers 143,000 dollars: The data consumption of a three-week vacation cost a couple from Florida the equivalent of 1 ...
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Earth Day 2024 in Orlando: Events and ways to celebrate: Earth Day turns 54 years old in 2024, bringing with it a celebration of the planet we call home and a ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/17/celebrate-earth-day-2024-orlando-events/
New College President Richard Corcoran gets $200K bonus after first year: Trustees said he met the goals they laid out for him as the school underwent a ...
tampabay.com/news/education/2024/04/11/new-college-president-richard-corcoran-gets-200k-bonus-after-first-year/
Hope Hostel in Rwanda says it's ready for first migrants from UK: Rwanda is gearing up to welcome deported asylum seekers now the landmark UK bill has passed.
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Madeline Soto: Stephan Sterns charged with first-degree murder: Stephan Sterns is being charged with first-degree murder in the killing of 13-year-old Madeline ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/24/trial-for-prime-suspect-in-madeline-sotos-killing-delayed/
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 ...
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State may put onus on Florida educators to police ‘frivolous’ book challenges
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Disney World’s fire department gets rebranded: The Gov. Ron DeSantis' tourism oversight district approved Wednesday a rebranding of what was previously ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/24/disney-worlds-fire-department-gets-rebranded/
Young Orlando actor comes home in ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ tour: Orlando's Axel Bernard Rimmele, 12, is onstage in "Mrs. Doubtfire" as it tours the U.S ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/17/alex-rimmele-mrs-doubtfire-broadway-tour-orlando/
Watch: BBC crew captures moment migrants board small crowded boat to UK from France
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Late Gov. Bob Graham to lie in state in Tallahassee: A public memorial service is also being planned for Graham in Miami Lakes.
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/04/19/bob-graham-governor-senator-funeral-lie-in-state-old-capitol/
Susie Hupp, Sentinel reporter for stylish homes and real estate, dies at 96: Susie Hupp, a longtime writer for the Orlando Sentinel, has died. She was 96 ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/23/susie-hupp-obituary-orlando-sentinel-reporter-homes/
About 1 in 4 US adults 50 and older who aren’t yet retired expect to never retire, AARP study finds
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/24/about-1-in-4-us-adults-50-and-older-who-arent-yet-retired-expect-to-never-retire-aarp-study-finds/
IndyCar disqualifies St. Pete Grand Prix winner, 6 weeks after race: Two of the three podium finishers were disqualified for breaking push-to-pass rules.
tampabay.com/sports/2024/04/24/indycar-josef-newgarden-disqualified-st-pete-penske-pato-oward/
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