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Disney and DeSantis End Conflict With Deal on 15-Year Expansion Plan

Disney and DeSantis End Conflict , With Deal on 15-Year Expansion Plan. Disney and DeSantis End Conflict , With Deal on 15-Year Expansion Plan. Disney and the Florida governor have been at odds since 2022, when Disney's former CEO, Bob Chapek, criticized Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law. Disney and the Florida governor have been at odds since 2022, when Disney's former CEO, Bob Chapek, criticized Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law. From that point on, Gov. DeSantis seemed to do whatever he could to make it difficult for Disney to operate and expand in Florida. But the two parties have finally reached an agreement to end their feud, Reuters reports. . The Walt Disney World Resort will be allowed to continue development in the Orlando area for the next 15 years. The company said it would shell out at least $8 billion over 10 years, . and $17 billion over the next 10 to 20 years. . Disney will also grow its affordable housing initiative and make sure that at least half of its spending for the project goes to Florida businesses. Additionally, the company will be allowed to build another theme park, add more retail and office spaces... and expand its hotel rooms by about 14,000. Disney President Jeff Vahle issued a statement. This new development agreement paves the way for us to invest billions of dollars in Walt Disney World Resort, , Jeff Vahle, Disney president, via statement . ... supporting the growth of this global destination, fueling the Florida economy, and allowing us to deliver even more memorable and extraordinary experiences for our guests, Jeff Vahle, Disney president, via statement

Biden Won’t Drop Out of Race After Shaky Debate Performance, Campaign Official Says

Biden Won’t Drop Out of Race , After Shaky Debate Performance, Campaign Official Says. President Biden and former President Trump took part in a debate on June 27. President Biden and former President Trump took part in a debate on June 27. According to a CNN flash poll, 67% of viewers said Trump won the debate. According to a CNN flash poll, 67% of viewers said Trump won the debate. Biden's performance was noticeably concerning. . One former Biden aide found themselves asking, “What did he just say? This is crazy,” Politico reports. . When the president wasn't speaking incoherently, he was standing with his mouth agape and staring into the distance, prompting many Democrats to call for a new presidential candidate, 'The Hill' reports. . My job right now is to be really honest. Joe Biden had one thing he had to do tonight. And he didn’t do it, Former Sen. Claire McCaskill, to MSNBC . He had one thing he had to accomplish. And that was reassure America that he was up to the job at his age. And he failed at that tonight, Former Sen. Claire McCaskill, to MSNBC . Biden needs to drop out. No question about it, Prominent Biden campaign donor, via Politico. But Seth Schuster, Biden's campaign spokesperson, said in a text message, "Of course he's not dropping out," 'The Hill' reports. . Even though Biden intends to stay in the race, if things don't go his way, there are six people who could potentially take his place, 'The Guardian' reports. . They are Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, J.B. Pritzker, Gretchen Whitmer, Sherrod Brown and Dean Phillips. They are Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, J.B. Pritzker, Gretchen Whitmer, Sherrod Brown and Dean Phillips. They are Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, J.B. Pritzker, Gretchen Whitmer, Sherrod Brown and Dean Phillips. They are Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, J.B. Pritzker, Gretchen Whitmer, Sherrod Brown and Dean Phillips. They are Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, J.B. Pritzker, Gretchen Whitmer, Sherrod Brown and Dean Phillips. They are Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, J.B. Pritzker, Gretchen Whitmer, Sherrod Brown and Dean Phillips

Voters Don’t Think Kamala Harris Could Win an Election as Democratic Nominee, Survey Finds

Voters Don’t Think Kamala Harris Could Win , an Election as Democratic Nominee, Survey Finds. Amid speculation about Biden's advanced age, Harris has previously said she's ready to be president "if necessary." . Amid speculation about Biden's advanced age, Harris has previously said she's ready to be president "if necessary." . But what if she received a Democratic presidential candidate nomination?. According to a Politico/Morning Consult poll released on June 12, . only a third of voters think Vice President Harris could win an election as a Democratic presidential nominee, 'The Hill' reports. . 14% of voters thought her chances of becoming president would be very likely. while 20% think she'd be only somewhat likely to win. 37% said it's not at all likely that she would win. . Meanwhile, 21% said they'd want Harris to be the Democratic nominee if Biden wasn't running. 10% said they'd prefer Gavin Newsom, and another 10% would support Pete Buttigieg. 10% said they'd prefer Gavin Newsom, and another 10% would support Pete Buttigieg. Over 40% were unsure or indifferent. . The poll also determined "that 42% have a very unfavorable impression" of both Harris and Biden, 'The Hill' reports

US Braces for Potentially Dangerous Heat Wave

US Braces for Potentially , Dangerous Heat Wave. NBC reports that warnings have been issued in cities across southern and western states ahead of a dangerous heat wave expected to start on June 5. Cooling centers will reportedly be opened, as temperatures are forecast to rise above 110 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas. The heat alerts and warnings are estimated to impact over 29 million people in a region spanning from central California to southern Texas. . Due to an area of high pressure, daytime highs are estimated to rise 10 to 25 degrees above average. On June 4, the city of San Angelo in central Texas hit 111 degrees, the highest temperature recorded there since it reached 112 degrees last summer. According to the National Weather Service, California's Central Valley could reach temperatures "well up into the 100s at the hottest location.". According to the National Weather Service, California's Central Valley could reach temperatures "well up into the 100s at the hottest location.". Interior desert regions, including Las Vegas, are expected to see temperatures exceed 110 degrees. . California's Death Valley National Park has been predicted to reach anywhere between 118 and 121 degrees. California has gone to phase 2 of the state's extreme heat temperature response plan, which includes opening cooling centers. Extreme heat can be deadly. Together, let’s do everything we can to stay safe. The state is taking action to protect and inform communities and Californians should take steps now to protect themselves from the heat. , Gavin Newsom, Governor of California, via 'Newsweek'

'If Nukes Launched...?’ Fox News Trolls White House Over Biden's Unavailability of Post 8 PM

Fox News reporter Peter Doocy and White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre clashed over President Biden's plan to limit events after 8 PM. Doocy sarcastically questioned late-night decision-making, while Jean-Pierre insisted Biden was joking. The exchange highlighted tensions between the press and the White House. Biden's campaign team defended his schedule, comparing it to previous presidents and contrasting it with Trump's habits. #FoxNews #PeterDoocy #KarineJeanPierre #WhiteHouse #WhiteHousePressBrief #WhiteHousenews #USnews #Biden #JoeBiden #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.178~PR.320~ED.101~GR.124~

Spinach Recalled After Testing Positive for Listeria

Spinach Recalled , After Testing Positive for Listeria. Over 40 spinach products are being recalled after testing positive for the bacterial illness, according to federal health officials. . The recall for "Fresh Spinach" was issued by Solata Foods LLC in New York, Fox News reports. . The spinach was tested by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Market Food Inspectors. Listeria was found in a "9-ounce package of Bogopa fresh spinach," Fox News reports. . Production of the product has been halted. Consumers are being advised to return the affected product for a refund. . No illnesses have been reported yet. People who consume listeria can develop listeriosis, which ranges in severity and can last up to several weeks. Symptoms include "fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea," Fox News reports. Serious cases can result in "headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions," Fox News reports. The bacterial infection can be fatal in children and other susceptible people.

Boycotts Lead SXSW to Drop US Military Sponsors for 2025 Festival

Boycotts Lead SXSW to, Drop US Military Sponsors, for 2025 Festival. On June 26, South by Southwest (SXSW) announced that the United States Army would no longer be sponsoring the 2025 festival after boycotts by artists and panelists occurred in 2024. On June 26, South by Southwest (SXSW) announced that the United States Army would no longer be sponsoring the 2025 festival after boycotts by artists and panelists occurred in 2024. After careful consideration, we are revising our sponsorship model. As a result, the U.S. Army, and companies who engage in weapons manufacturing, will not be sponsors of SXSW 2025, SXSW statement, via Fox News. Fox News reports that over 80 artists and panelists pulled out of the 2024 festival "in solidarity with Palestine," according to the Austin for Palestine coalition. Fox News reports that over 80 artists and panelists pulled out of the 2024 festival "in solidarity with Palestine," according to the Austin for Palestine coalition. The group called for a boycott of SXSW over the organization's ties to the U.S. military and weapons-manufacturing companies. . In 2024, the U.S. Army, Defense Department, , Raytheon and L3Harris , all sponsored the SXSW festival. In 2024, the U.S. Army, Defense Department, , Raytheon and L3Harris , all sponsored the SXSW festival. We appreciated the opportunity to join South by Southwest in 2024. With U.S. Army Futures Command headquartered in Austin, we value any opportunity to join with our community to ignite discovery and make new connections. , Lt. Col. Jamie Dobson, U.S. Army Futures Command Spokesperson, via Fox News Digital. The Army will continue to seek opportunities to meet technology innovators and leaders, explore new ideas and insights, and create dynamic industry partnerships because tomorrow is worth protecting. , Lt. Col. Jamie Dobson, U.S. Army Futures Command Spokesperson, via Fox News Digital. Bands and artists participating in the boycott, including Squirrel Flower, Scowl and Okay Shalom, explained why they protested the 2024 festival. . There are many ways SXSW is harmful to working musicians, but I am pulling out specifically because of the fact that SXSW is platforming defense contractors including Raytheon subsidiaries as well as the U.S. Army, a main sponsor of the festival, Squirrel Flower, also known as Ella Williams, via Instagram. Genocide profiteers like Raytheon supply weapons to the IDF, paid for by our taxes. A music festival should not include war profiteers. I refuse to be complicit in this and withdrawl [sic] my art and labor in protest, Squirrel Flower, also known as Ella Williams, via Instagram. Genocide profiteers like Raytheon supply weapons to the IDF, paid for by our taxes. A music festival should not include war profiteers. I refuse to be complicit in this and withdrawl [sic] my art and labor in protest, Squirrel Flower, also known as Ella Williams, via Instagram

McDonald’s Ends AI Drive-Thru Test With IBM

McDonald’s Ends , AI Drive-Thru Test With IBM. Fox News reports that McDonald's has decided to end its artificial intelligence drive-thru program. . According to 'Restaurant Business,' McDonald's Chief Restaurant Officer Mason Smoot said the decision was made "after a thoughtful review.". McDonald's has decided to end our current partnership with IBM on AOT [automated order taking] and the technology will be shut off in all restaurants currently testing it no later than July 26, 2024, Mason Smoot, McDonald's Chief Restaurant Officer, via Fox News. The program, which started in 2021, saw over 100 McDonald's locations help test the new technology. While there have been successes to date, we feel there is an opportunity to explore voice ordering solutions more broadly, Mason Smoot, McDonald's Chief Restaurant Officer, via Fox News. According to Smoot, McDonald's will make "an informed decision on a future voice ordering solution by the end of the year." . The goal of the test was to determine if an automated voice ordering solution could simplify operations for crew and create a faster, improved experience for our fans, McDonald's statement, via Fox News. The company echoed Smoot's sentiment in a statement to Fox News, while also addressing the future of AI programs at McDonald's. After thoughtful review, McDonald’s has decided to end our current global partnership with IBM on AOT beyond this year. IBM remains a trusted partner and we will still utilize many of their products across our global system, McDonald's statement, via Fox News. We see tremendous opportunity in advancing our restaurant technology and will continue to evaluate long-term, scalable solutions that will help us make an informed decision on a future voice ordering solution by the end of the year, McDonald's statement, via Fox News. We see tremendous opportunity in advancing our restaurant technology and will continue to evaluate long-term, scalable solutions that will help us make an informed decision on a future voice ordering solution by the end of the year, McDonald's statement, via Fox News

George Strait Sets New US Concert Attendance Record

George Strait Sets New , US Concert Attendance Record. Strait played in front of 110,905 fans at Texas A&M's Kyle Field on June 15, Fox News reports. . The feat broke the all-time concert attendance record in the U.S. which was previously held by the Grateful Dead. . The feat broke the all-time concert attendance record in the U.S. which was previously held by the Grateful Dead. . In 1977, the Grateful Dead played to 107,019 fans at New Jersey's Raceway Park. . Breaking records isn't anything new for Strait. He has the most No. 1 singles in any music genre, and he's the only musician to get a top 10 hit every year for the past three decades, Fox News reports. . He's also had the most No. 1 country albums, selling over 120 million records globally. Among those in attendance at Kyle Field on June 15 were Gov. Greg Abbott and Sen. Ted Cruz. Among those in attendance at Kyle Field on June 15 were Gov. Greg Abbott and Sen. Ted Cruz

Federal judge dismisses Trump classified documents case over concerns with prosecutor's appointment

The federal judge presiding over the classified documents case of former US President Donald Trump in Florida dismissed the prosecution on Monday.