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Rooting for Trump to Fail Has Made His Stock Shorters Millions

Rooting for Trump to Fail Has Made His Stock Shorters Millions

By Bernard Condon | Apr 27, 2024

Rooting for Donald Trump to fail has rarely been this profitable.

Kim Petras 'Devastated' at Needing to Cancel Music Festival Gigs 'Under Medical Advice'

Kim Petras 'Devastated' at Needing to Cancel Music Festival Gigs 'Under Medical Advice'

By Kilian Melloy | Apr 25, 2024

Declaring herself to be "devastated," Kim Petras announced on social media that she was canceling her appearances at music festivals this summer due to unspecified health concerns.

With Lawsuits in Rearview Mirror, Disney World Government Gets Back to Being Boring

With Lawsuits in Rearview Mirror, Disney World Government Gets Back to Being Boring

By Mike Schneider | Apr 25, 2024

The takeover by DeSantis and the Republican-led Legislature was sparked by Disney's opposition to Florida's so-called Don't Say Gay law.

Southern California City Council Gives a Key Approval for Disneyland Expansion Plan

Southern California City Council Gives a Key Approval for Disneyland Expansion Plan

By Amy Taxin | Apr 18, 2024

Visitors to Disney's California parks could one day walk through the snow-covered hamlet of Arendelle from "Frozen" or the bustling, critter-filled metropolis of "Zootopia" under a park expansion plan.

Chick-fil-A Is Coming to Palm Springs and the Local Gays Are Not Happy

Chick-fil-A Is Coming to Palm Springs and the Local Gays Are Not Happy

By Emell Adolphus | Apr 11, 2024

It will be the first-ever location in Palm Springs for the Christian-leaning restaurant chain.

Disney Allowed to Pause its Federal Lawsuit Against Florida Governor as Part of Settlement Deal

Disney Allowed to Pause its Federal Lawsuit Against Florida Governor as Part of Settlement Deal

By Mike Schneider | Apr 9, 2024

An appellate court on Monday granted Disney's request for a two-month pause in a federal lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his appointees to Walt Disney World's governing district.

Small Town Businesses Embrace Total Solar Eclipse Crowd, Come Rain or Shine on Monday

Small Town Businesses Embrace Total Solar Eclipse Crowd, Come Rain or Shine on Monday

By Marcia Dunn | Apr 7, 2024

Overcast skies are forecast for Monday's cosmic wonder across Texas, already packing in eclipse chasers to the delight of small town businesses.

Where's Pornhub? Not Deep in the Heart of Texas

Where's Pornhub? Not Deep in the Heart of Texas

Apr 6, 2024

What's a horny Texan cowboy to do? Pornhub has pulled access in the state of Texas in response to an age verification law.

Giorgio Armani Bags were Produced by Exploited Chinese Workers Near Milan, Italian Police Say

Giorgio Armani Bags were Produced by Exploited Chinese Workers Near Milan, Italian Police Say

By Colleen Barry | Apr 6, 2024

Exploited Chinese workers employed in Italy by an unauthorized subcontractor made handbags and accessories for the Giorgio Armani fashion house in a series of supply chain abuses.

Settlement Reached in Lawsuit Between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' Allies

Settlement Reached in Lawsuit Between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' Allies

By Mike Scheider | Mar 28, 2024

Allies of Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney reached a settlement agreement Wednesday in a state court fight over how Walt Disney World is developed in the future following the takeover of the theme park resort's government by the Florida governor.

Chick-Fil-A Backtracks from Its No-antibiotics-in-chicken Pledge, Blames Projected Supply Shortages

Chick-Fil-A Backtracks from Its No-antibiotics-in-chicken Pledge, Blames Projected Supply Shortages

Mar 25, 2024

Chick-Fil-A backtracked from its decade-old "no antibiotics ever" pledge intended to help prevent human antibiotic resistance linked to the rampant use of the drugs in livestock production.

Attorneys Try to Stop DeSantis Appointees from Giving Depositions in Disney Lawsuit

Attorneys Try to Stop DeSantis Appointees from Giving Depositions in Disney Lawsuit

By Mike Schneider | Mar 22, 2024

Attorneys for the Walt Disney World governing district taken over by Gov. Ron DeSantis' allies don't want the governor's appointees answering questions under oath as part of its state lawsuit.

Shakeup Continues at Disney District a Year after Takeover by DeSantis Appointees

Shakeup Continues at Disney District a Year after Takeover by DeSantis Appointees

By Mike Schneider | Mar 14, 2024

The shakeup of Walt Disney World's governing district more than a year after it was taken over by Gov. Ron DeSantis' appointees continued with the departure of its board chairman.

Disney Seeks Major Expansion of California Theme Park to Add More Immersive Attractions

Disney Seeks Major Expansion of California Theme Park to Add More Immersive Attractions

By Amy Taxin | Mar 11, 2024

Walking through the frosty, snow-covered hamlet of Arendelle from "Frozen," or the bustling, critter-filled metropolis of "Zootopia" might be possible one day for visitors to Disney's California theme parks.

Former Twitter Executives Sue Elon Musk over Firings, Seek More than $128 Million in Severance

Former Twitter Executives Sue Elon Musk over Firings, Seek More than $128 Million in Severance

By Barbara Ortutay | Mar 5, 2024

Former senior executives of Twitter are suing Elon Musk and X Corp., saying they are entitled to a total of more than $128 million in unpaid severance payments.

DeSantis Calls Takeover of Disney Government a 'Success' Despite Worker Exodus, Litigation

DeSantis Calls Takeover of Disney Government a 'Success' Despite Worker Exodus, Litigation

By Mike Schneider | Feb 23, 2024

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday called the takeover a success, despite an exodus of workers, ongoing litigation and scandal surrounding one of his appointees.

Trump Hawks $399 Branded Shoes at 'Sneaker Con,' a Day After a $355 Million Ruling Against Him

Trump Hawks $399 Branded Shoes at 'Sneaker Con,' a Day After a $355 Million Ruling Against Him

By Claudia Lauer | Feb 18, 2024

Donald Trump made a highly unusual stop Saturday, hawking new Trump-branded sneakers at "Sneaker Con," a gathering that bills itself as the "The Greatest Sneaker Show on Earth."

Texas Ban on University Diversity Efforts Provides Glimpse of the Future Across GOP-led States

Texas Ban on University Diversity Efforts Provides Glimpse of the Future Across GOP-led States

By Acacia Coronado | Feb 17, 2024

Republican lawmakers in at least 19 states are pursuing various restrictions on diversity initiatives, an issue they hope will mobilize their voters this election year.

From Your Lottery Play to Our Students' Tomorrows

From Your Lottery Play to Our Students' Tomorrows

SPONSORED CONTENT | Feb 16, 2024

Today more than fifty percent of all Lottery profits provide valuable funding for Oregon's public schools, from kindergarten all the way through college.

Jeff Bezos Sells Nearly 12 Million Amazon Shares Worth at Least $2 Billion, with More to Come

Jeff Bezos Sells Nearly 12 Million Amazon Shares Worth at Least $2 Billion, with More to Come

Feb 12, 2024

Jeff Bezos filed a statement with federal regulators indicating his sale of nearly 12 million shares of Amazon stock worth more than $2 billion.

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