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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.
Medical students in states with abortion bans have trouble getting needed training
by Pien Huang
A bill by two Democratic senators would fix the training problem by offering grants to medical students from states where abortion is banned to help them go out of state for abortion care training.
Grammys announce 3 new categories will be added to 2024's awards show
by Neda Ulaby
The Grammys are expanding, again. The newly added categories are: best pop dance recording, best African music performance and best alternative jazz album.
Oregon jury finds electric utility PacifiCorp liable in devastating wildfires
by Ryan Haas
PacifiCorp may have to pay out billions of dollars in damages after being found liable in a series of destructive wildfires over Labor Day weekend in 2020.
Ahead of Father's Day, we're hearing voices of dads from different backgrounds
Kayden Coleman is one of the dads we're hearing from this week in honor of Fathers Day. The educator and transgender dad talks about what being a father means to him.
Effects of a dangerous cyclone are already hitting parts of India and Pakistan
Authorities in Pakistan and India have been evacuating people from coastal areas ahead of the storm. Schools and government buildings have been converted into shelters.
Latinas are taking back the 'Hot Cheeto Girl' archetype, Refinery29 columnist says
NPR's A Martinez talks to culture columnist Nicole Froio of Refinery29, an entertainment website focused on young women, about Latinas reclaiming the "Hot Cheeto Girl" identity.
The unemployment for young people in China hits a record high in May
by John Ruwitch
The latest figures show that the unemployment rate for young people, ages 16 to 24, rose to 20.8%. That is more then one in five without a job. What's behind the issue?
Boris Johnson tried to chip away at Britain's checks and balances — he failed
by Frank Langfitt
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson tried to undermine the country's democratic system of checks and balances. But the system — and voters — fought back.
What does the Fed's pause in interest rate hikes mean for borrowers and savers?
NPR's A Martinez talks to Chelsea Ransom-Cooper, a certified financial planner with Zenith Wealth Partners, about the Federal Reserve holding interest rates steady in its battle against inflation.
GOP presidential candidates of color walk a 'tightrope' as they discuss race
by Ashley Lopez
The Republican presidential field is the most diverse it has ever been, raising questions about race, identity and immigration for candidates of color in an overwhelmingly white party.
Republican lawmakers rally around Trump after his arraignment in Miami
Congressional Republicans have largely denounced the criminal indictment of former President Donald Trump in the classified document case — calling it politically motivated.
Morning news brief
Ex-President Trump pleads not guilty in the classified documents case. European lawmakers want Ukraine to have a pathway to NATO membership. Wednesday's Fed meeting is expected to leave rates steady.