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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.
Godzilla was back on the streets of Tokyo — this time for a good cause
The kaiju was on a mission to encourage people to observe traffic safety laws. Godzilla's appearance was part of a campaign using other famous Japanese movie characters to promote traffic safety.
Morning news brief
Controversial Texas border law is on hold again. Sentencings begins for six ex-Miss. officers who pleaded guilty to torturing two Black men. Trump-endorsed Senate candidate wins Ohio's GOP primary.
What happens if Trump can't pay the $454 million bond in his New York fraud case?
Donald Trump has until next Monday to pay the bond in the civil fraud case. NPR's Michel Martin talks to Adam Pollock, an ex-New York assistant attorney general, about what happens if he doesn't pay.
'3 Body Problem' presents a fascinating take on an alien invasion story
by Eric Deggans
Based on the sci-fi book series Remembrance of Earth's Past, the Netflix series 3 Body Problem imagines Earth's first extensive contact with extraterrestrial intelligent life.
Authorities in Hong Kong crack down even more on perceived threats to their power
by John Ruwitch
Lawmakers in Hong Kong have passed new national security legislation that carries severe punishment for a broad range of offenses, including life imprisonment for acts deemed to be insurrection.
Videos using AI are popping up on YouTube. How is YouTube responding?
by Neda Ulaby
YouTube is asking users to self-report when they post AI-generated videos. Experts say it's not good enough to ask people to admit when they're breaking the rules.
LGBTQ cinema is growing and 'Love Lies Bleeding' continues the trend
by Julie Depenbrock
Filmmakers have been more successful in recent years at getting wide distribution for movies that center on LGBTQ characters without making gender or orientation a significant part of the storyline.
The $190 billion in emergency funds given to schools during the pandemic is ending
by Cory Turner
Principals and superintendents talk to NPR about how students are faring four years after the pandemic shutdowns began. We also hear what schools plan to do when pandemic-related federal aid runs out.
2 ex-officers in Mississippi get yearslong sentences for torturing 2 Black men
The sentencing phase has begun for the six former officers who pleaded guilty to torturing two Black men. Two ex-officers were sentenced Tuesday and the four others will be sentenced this week.
Caitlin Clark helps to draw attention to the women's NCAA basketball tournament
by Devan Schwartz
Besides the hype for Caitlin Clark, the women's all-time college scoring leader, NPR's Michel Martin gets the highlights of the women's bracket with Ben Pickman of The Athletic.