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In Florida, there's détente in the battle between Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantis
by Greg Allen
Disney and a board appointed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have settled lawsuits over who controls development in the 40-square-mile district that's home to its Orlando theme parks.
Democratic Lawmakers Flee Texas In Hopes Of Thwarting Voting Restrictions
by Ashley Lopez
Dozens of Texas Democrats left the state and went to Washington, D.C., in an effort to stop Republicans from passing new voting restrictions. Texas has some of the nation's toughest voting laws.
Consumer Prices Surged In June
Consumer prices surged 5.4% in June from a year earlier, the highest in nearly 13 years, the Labor Department said on Tuesday. That was higher than the 5% increase seen in May.
Biden Faces A Lot Of Challenges In His Attempt To Address Voting Rights
by Scott Detrow
The president has also faced criticism for not speaking out more forcefully on the issue. Biden will delivering a speech Tuesday on voting rights at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
The Nation's Courthouses Confront Massive Backlogs In Criminal Cases
by Patrick Smith
Because of the pandemic, prosecutors in Chicago are preparing to drop thousands of low-level cases because it will be impossible to bring them to trial in time to meet a constitutional deadline.
The 2021 Emmy Nominations Are Revealed On Tuesday
The ceremony will take place in September, and will be hosted by Cedric the Entertainer. It's been a tumultuous year for television shows because of the pandemic.
Cuban Crowd Is One Of The Biggest Anti-Government Protests In Recent Memory
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks to Ada Ferrer, professor of Latin American and Caribbean History at New York University, about the significance of the anti-government protests in Cuba.
COVID Vaccine Latest: J&J Warning Label And Israel Starts Booster Dose
by Joe Palca
The FDA ordered Johnson and Johnson to put a label on its COVID-19 vaccine warning of the risk of a neurological disorder. Israel is offering booster shots to individuals who are immune compromised.
Canadian MP Wants An Investigation Into Crimes Against Indigenous People
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Mumilaaq Qaqqaq, a member of the Canadian parliament, about Canada grappling with a history of injustice against Indigenous people.
As The Pandemic Eases, More Couples Plan To Get Married
In the U.S., more couples are deciding to tie the knot. A spokeswoman for Catbird, a jewelry brand based in New York, says engagement ring appointments have increased tremendously.
DOJ And Other U.S. Departments Assist In Haiti's Presidential Assassination Probe
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Amy Wilentz, a contributing editor at The Nation, about what's next for Haiti after last week's assassination of the country's president.
News Brief: Texas Voting Restrictions, Biden Voting Rights, J&J Vaccine Warning
Texas Democrats stage a walkout to try to stop new voting restrictions. President Biden is pressured to act on voting rights. Johnson and Johnson must put a warning label on its COVID-19 vaccine.