An appellate court on Monday granted Disney’s request for a two-month pause in a federal lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his appointees to Walt Disney World’s governing district after the two sides reached a settlement on separate litigation in state…
PFAS: US limits “forever chemicals” in tap water for first time
The US has imposed its first nationwide limits on several harmful chemicals found in tap water across the country. Research suggests millions of Americans likely drink water contaminated with PFAS chemicals, which are linked to a host of health issues…
Brazil Supreme Court justice orders investigation of Elon Musk over fake news and obstruction
A crusading Brazilian Supreme Court justice included Elon Musk as a target in an ongoing investigation over the dissemination of fake news and opened a separate investigation late Sunday into the executive for alleged obstruction. In his decision, Justice Alexandre…
Biden presses Netanyahu for steps to protect civilians in Gaza: White House
United States President Joe Biden has pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to implement “specific, concrete and measurable” steps to protect civilians and aid workers in Gaza, the White House said after a phone call between the two leaders. The…
Salvage crews carefully start removing first pieces from collapsed Baltimore bridge
Teams of engineers are working Saturday on the intricate process of cutting and lifting the first section of twisted steel from the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland. The bridge crumpled into the Patapsco River on Tuesday after a…
Biden criticised by Trump campaign for declaring Transgender Day of Visibility on Easter Sunday
Donald Trump’s campaign has criticised Joe Biden for declaring Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) would be recognised on Easter Sunday. The US president made the announcement on Friday, saying the day was to “honour the extraordinary courage and contributions of…
Joe Biden threatens Russia with costs on anniversary of Evan Gershkovich arrest
President Joe Biden says the US will impose costs for Russia’s “appalling attempts” to use Americans as bargaining chips in a statement to mark the one-year anniversary of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich’s arrest in Russia. Mr Gershkovich, 32,…
Disney reaches settlement in Florida lawsuit over theme park district
Disney has reached a settlement in its fight with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over the special district that governs Walt Disney World. In an agreement announced on Wednesday, Disney and Florida will drop the lawsuits they have filed against each…
Baltimore Key Bridge collapse: vehicles fall into water after ship hits bridge
A major bridge in Baltimore in the US state of Maryland has snapped and collapsed after a container ship collided with it early on Tuesday, sending a number of vehicles into the water. The Baltimore fire department said it was…
Body of Riley Strain found in river, no evidence of foul play: Nashville police
The body of missing college student Riley Strain was recovered from the Cumberland River in West Nashville Friday morning following a two-week search, according to Nashville police. “No foul play-related trauma was observed,” police said. There’s no evidence to suggest…