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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.
Union Vote A First For Amazon. Now What Happens?
The counting of votes to determine whether employees at an Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Ala. can form a union begins on Tuesday.
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro Replaces Multiple Cabinet Members
by Philip Reeves
Amid the pandemic, Brazil is facing a political crisis after the country's president replaced six members of his cabinet — including the ministers of defense and foreign affairs.
If In-Person Schooling Is Essential, Wen Says Teachers Should Be Vaccinated
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Dr. Leana Wen about reopening schools safely, and how that approach would change if in-person school instruction was treated as an essential service.
Oath Keepers, Proud Boys Are Under Intense Scrutiny Following Capitol Riot
by Ryan Lucas
Federal prosecutors have charged members of the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys with conspiracy in connection with the Capitol riot. What do those cases tell us about advance planning for the violence?
New York Lawmakers Are Expected To Legalize Recreational Marijuana
by Brian Mann
Lawmakers in New York are scheduled to vote Tuesday on whether to legalize recreational marijuana. Critics have their concerns including traffic safety.Legalize Recreational Marijuana
World Health Organization To Release Report On Origins Of Pandemic
NPR's Noel King talks to Peter Daszak, an expert on how animal viruses infect humans, about how the COVID-19 virus may have started on wildlife farms. Daszak was on the WHO team that went to China.
Remembering Influential Producer Malcolm Cecil Who Died At 84
Malcolm Cecil was a musical pioneer. He built a massive analog synthesizer known as TONTO, and worked with many musicians including Stevie Wonder. Cecil died over the weekend.
The Motel In The TV Show 'Schitt's Creek' Is For Sale
The Rosebud Motel appeared in every episode of the much beloved show, and is reportedly priced at about $1.6 million. In real life, it is named Hockley Motel and is in Mono, Ontario.