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DISNEY ENDS BATTLE WITH DESANTIS, PAVING WAY FOR MAJOR FLORIDA EXPANSION

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Disney has officially withdrawn its federal appeal against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, concluding a high-profile, two-year legal dispute initiated by Disney’s opposition to Florida’s Parental Rights in Education law, often dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” law. This decision follows the approval of a new 15-year development agreement between Disney and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, which will allow Disney to invest up to $17 billion in expanding its Orlando theme parks.

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SUPREME COURT UNANIMOUSLY UPHOLDS ACCESS TO ABORTION PILLS

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Through a surprise unanimous decision, the Supreme Court has ruled to protect nationwide access to a widely used abortion pill, delivering a significant victory for reproductive rights advocates.

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SUPREME COURT RAJECTS “TRUMP TOO SMALL” TRADEMARK BID

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On Thursday, the Supreme Court unanimously rejected a political activist’s attempt to trademark the phrase "Trump Too Small", ruling that the federal trademark office did not violate the First Amendment by refusing the registration. The decision was a significant one, addressing the intersection of trademark law and free speech.

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DESANTIS DECLARES STATE OF EMMERGENCY OVER FLORIDA FLOODING

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency in response to severe flooding affecting several regions across the state. The declaration comes after days of relentless rain overwhelmed infrastructure, inundated communities, and prompted widespread evacuations.

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WAYMO ISSUES RECALL FOR 672 DRIVERLESS CARS TO PREVENT COLLISIONS WITH TELEPHONE POLES

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Waymo has issued a recall for its fleet of 672 driverless cars to address a software issue that makes them prone to driving into telephone poles. This decision follows a May 21 accident in Phoenix, Arizona, where a Waymo driverless car collided with a telephone pole installed within a roadway in an alley. The incident occurred while the vehicle was attempting to pull over to pick up a passenger, striking the pole at low speed.

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G7 LEADERS AGREE TO LEND UKRAINE BILLIONS FROM RUSSIA'S FROZEN ASSETS

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Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies have agreed to engineer a $50 billion loan to help Ukraine in its fight for survival that would use interest earned on profits from Russia’s frozen central bank assets as collateral.

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FORMER SPACEX EMPLOYEES SUE ELON MUSK OVER ALLEGED SEXUAL HARRASMENT AND RETALIATION

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A group of former SpaceX employees has filed a lawsuit against the company's CEO, Elon Musk, accusing him of fostering a toxic work environment rife with sexual harassment and retaliation against those who spoke out. The legal action, filed in a federal court in California, paints a disturbing picture of alleged misconduct at the cutting-edge aerospace firm.

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CALIFORNIA SOCIALITE SENTENCED TO 15 YEARS TO LIFE FOR 2020 HIT-AND-RUN DEATHS OF YOUNG BROTHERS

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In a case that has captivated and horrified the public, a California socialite has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for the 2020 hit-and-run deaths of two young brothers. Rebecca Mitchell, once a prominent figure in Los Angeles' elite social circles, was convicted of vehicular manslaughter and leaving the scene of an accident after fatally striking 8-year-old Jacob and 10-year-old Ethan Martinez. The tragedy unfolded on a quiet suburban street, where the brothers were playing outside their home.

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