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  • As Gov. Ron DeSantis and his allies target “woke” ideology, the Florida House on Wednesday gave final approval to a bill that includes preventing colleges and universities from spending money on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. The bill (SB 266), which now will go to DeSantis, touched off a fierce debate about Florida’s higher-education system and campus speech.
    Lawmakers target campus 'DEI' in effort aimed at “woke” ideology
    As Gov. Ron DeSantis and his allies target “woke” ideology, the Florida House on Wednesday gave final approval to a bill that includes preventing colleges and universities from spending money on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.The bill (SB 266), which now will go to DeSantis, touched off a fierce debate about Florida’s higher-education system and campus speech.
  • Brian Kolfage leaves court in New York on Wednesday after being sentenced for defrauding donors to the We Build the Wall effort.
    Founder of the We Build The Wall group linked to Steve Bannon is sentenced to 4 years
    Brian Kolfage previously pleaded guilty for his role in siphoning donations a campaign that promised to help Donald Trump construct a wall along the southern U.S. border.
  • More than 200,000 people had reported to service as of this photo in October 2022 under Russia's mobilization. The defense minister instructed the military chiefs to provide the conscripts with the necessary clothing, arms and other equipment. But the public complained about a lack of provisions and training for recruits.
    Putin signs a tough new military draft law, banning conscripts from fleeing Russia
    The law could have big implications for the Kremlin's war plans in Ukraine, especially as it tries to recruit thousands more troops in anticipation of a Ukrainian counteroffensive.
  • A Florida panther mother with her kitten are pictured in this photo taken when the duo tripped a remote camera set by famed National Geographic photographer and Tampa resident Carlton Ward, Jr., on the Babcock Ranch north of the Caloosahatchee River in 2018. The photo gave proof to the belief that the Florida panther is once again populating its historic, state-wide grounds, which lead to this re-issue of the state's speciality panther license plate to both mark the animal's return to North Florida and to raise money for continued conservation efforts on its behalf
    Famed photographer adds fresh look to popular panther plate
    A popular photo of a female Florida panther, with her kitten trailing behind, is set to be the third image featured on the state’s “Protect the Panther” specialty vehicle tag.The picture was taken in 2018 by famed National Geographic photographer Carlton Ward Jr. on the Babcock Ranch, which is about 15 miles north of Fort Myers and just north of the Caloosahatchee River when the panther duo tripped one of his remote cameras.
  • Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes arrives at federal court in San Jose, Calif., Oct. 17, 2022.
    Elizabeth Holmes loses her latest bid to avoid prison
    In another ruling issued late Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Edward Davila ordered Elizabeth Holmes to pay $452 million in restitution to the victims of her crimes.
  • Jay Baruchel plays Research In Motion co-CEO Mike Lazaridis in the film<em> BlackBerry.</em>
    A new film explains how the smartphone market slipped through BlackBerry's hands
    This smartly entertaining new movie tells the story of how the BlackBerry became the hottest personal handheld device on the market — only to get crushed by the iPhone.
  • People march during a rally against violence in Belgrade, Serbia, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
    Tens of thousands march against Serbia's populist leadership following mass shootings
    Many chanted slogans decrying Serbia's president, whom they blame for creating an atmosphere of hopelessness and division they say indirectly led to the two mass shootings that killed 17.
  • Florida citrus growers end worst season in nearly a century
    Numbers released Wednesday confirmed that Florida’s 2022-2023 citrus season was the worst in nearly a century, as growers tried to recover from an early-season hurricane that exacerbated industry struggles.The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday issued a final report that showed a huge dropoff in production from the 2021-2022 season. The industry would have to go back to the 1929-1930 season to find comparable numbers.
  • McCain Responds to Ethics Charges
    Republican presidential candidate John McCain held a press conference Thursday to respond to accusations that he favored certain lobbyists. Don Gonyea was at the press conference in Toledo, Ohio, and talks with Madeleine Brand.
  • Republicans Hope to Help Bush Press Hill Agenda
    A Congress controlled by Democrats will have a final say on most of President Bush's 2008 goals. Rep. Adam Putnam of Florida, chairman of the House Republican Conference, says the minority party will have a voice, too.
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