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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.
Pickleball lovers look for indoor courts so they can play all year
by Erin Kenney
Indoor pickleball is gaining in popularity among devotees who want to play in all weather.
Russia is trying to recover from currency dip by hiking interest rates
by Charles Maynes
Russia has increased interest rates to try to stabilize the country's currency. But that doesn't mean it's running out of money to pay for the war in Ukraine. (Story aired on ATC on Aug. 16, 2023.)
The runoff presidential election in Guatemala will be held this weekend
Guatemalans vote in an election that could determine whether the country addresses long-running impunity for its elites or continues its descent into corruption and violence.
The hype for a fake movie, 'Zepotha,' goes viral on Tiktok
There's a hit movie getting rave reviews on TikTok — except it is not a real movie. The movie Zepotha doesn't exist. What does this say about the sway, and of viral culture?
After Dutch government's collapse, voters will choose a new parliament
by Rob Schmitz
Dutch voters will head to the polls this fall as Mark Rutte, the Netherlands' longest-serving prime minister, prepares to leave politics following the collapse of his coalition government.
'The Quickening' considers bringing a child into a world with a changing climate
by Julie Depenbrock
In the new book The Quickening, author Elizabeth Rush charts a journey to Antarctica's "Doomsday Glacier" — and muses about contemplating parenthood in a time of climate change.
TV late night bandleader Louis Cato releases new album: 'Reflections'
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Louis Cato about leading The Late Show Band — the house band for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert — and his new album, Reflections.
Newsom aims to transform San Quentin into a model for prisoner rehabilitation
by Scott Shafer
California Gavin Gov. Newsom is working to create a rehabilitation program at San Quentin Prison. Critics say the plan lacks detail and is being rushed.
Survivors of the 2018 Camp Fire offer advice to people in Maui
Residents of Paradise, Calif., know all too well what people in West Maui are going through. They share advice on how to cope with the trauma of a devastating wildfire.
About 25 miles from devastated Lahaina, another wildfire is burning on Maui
by Eric Westervelt
Residents on Maui are mourning the deaths in Lahaina. Separate wildfires also destroyed homes and disrupted lives in other areas. Neighbors are banding together to help one another.