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Disney and the board, appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, reached the settlement on Wednesday, March 27, ending a yearslong legal dispute.

Mar 27, 2024

Disney and DeSantis-appointed board reach settlement after yearslong dispute

Disney and the board of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District reached a settlement in a lawsuit concerning the special governing district where Disney is located. Disney and the board, appointed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, reached the settlement on Wednesday, March 27, ending a yearslong legal dispute. For decades, Disney held sway over the…

Severe unrest in Haiti has led to increased migration to Florida, prompting Gov. DeSantis to ramp up security efforts.

Mar 22, 2024

Attorneys try to stop DeSantis appointees from giving depositions in Disney lawsuit

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

The power of artificial intelligence is allowing visitors to have conversations with real-life World War II veterans in New Orleans.

Mar 21, 2024

AI-powered WWII exhibit allows visitors to talk to heroes of ‘Greatest Generation’

The National WWII Museum is bringing history to life with new interactive exhibits. To create these exhibits, the museum interviewed 18 veterans from the “Greatest Generation,” including a Medal of Honor recipient who passed away in 2022, and combined their stories and images with artificial intelligence. As a result, museum visitors can now engage in…

A court of appeals blocked Florida's restrictions on workplace training regarding race-related issues, citing a First Amendment violation.

Mar 05, 2024

Appeals court blocks Florida’s ‘Stop-Woke’ law on First Amendment grounds

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit blocked restrictions, backed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, R, on Monday, March 4. The restrictions concerned race-related issues in workplace training and posed as a central piece of Republicans’ 2022 “Stop Woke Act.” The restrictions targeted race-related concepts in workplace training and prohibited Florida businesses from requiring…

The streaming wars appear ready to enter the courtroom, as sports streaming platform FuboTV sues Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery over their recently announced sports streaming service. FuboTV has filed an antitrust lawsuit Feb. 20, alleging the joint venture "will destroy competition and inflate prices for consumers."

Feb 21, 2024

FuboTV sues Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery over sports streaming service

The streaming wars appear ready to enter the courtroom, as sports streaming platform FuboTV is suing Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery over their recently announced sports streaming service. FuboTV filed an antitrust lawsuit on Tuesday, Feb. 20, alleging the joint venture “will destroy competition and inflate prices for consumers.” “Each of these companies has…

The legal team for Hunter Biden has asked a judge to dismiss tax-related charges brought by Special Counsel David Weiss.

Feb 21, 2024

Hunter Biden seeks to dismiss tax charges: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 21, 2024

Attorneys for Hunter Biden seek to have his tax charges dismissed, saying he was selectively targeted by prosecutors. And heading to the airport? Changes at American Airlines may have you rethinking your checked bags. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Hunter Biden seeks to dismiss tax charges, says…

Ex-Congressman George Santos is suing Jimmy Kimmel for allegedly creating 14 fake Cameo requests and playing some of them on his show.

Feb 19, 2024

George Santos sues Jimmy Kimmel for airing prank Cameo requests

Former Republican Congressman George Santos filed a lawsuit on Saturday, Feb. 17, against Jimmy Kimmel for allegedly creating 14 prank Cameo requests and playing some of them on his show. Santos, who was expelled from Congress in 2023 and charged with federal fraud, identity theft and campaign finance violations, is suing Kimmel in federal court…

Disney has announced that it is investing $1.5 billion in Epic Games, the makers of Fortnite, marking its biggest move into the gaming world.

Feb 08, 2024

Disney invests $1.5 billion in Fortnite maker Epic Games

It’s game on at Disney, as the media giant is making its biggest move into the gaming world. Disney is investing $1.5 billion in Epic Games, the makers of Fortnite. The companies said the collaboration will create new video games and an entertainment universe where players can engage with content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and…

The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments regarding whether former President Donald Trump is eligible to run for president.

Feb 08, 2024

Supreme Court to hear arguments over Trump’s ballot eligibility: The Morning Rundown: Feb. 8, 2024

The case to keep former President Donald Trump off the ballot heads to the Supreme Court. And Disney has its sights set on the video game industry with an Epic announcement. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. Supreme Court to hear arguments on Trump’s ballot eligibility The Supreme…

House Republicans fail to impeach the Homeland Security secretary and pass an Israel aid bill.

Feb 07, 2024

House Republicans fail to impeach Mayorkas, pass Israel funding bill: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 7, 2024

House Republicans fail to impeach the Homeland Security secretary and pass an Israel aid bill. And voters in Nevada send a message as a winner of the state’s GOP primary is declared. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. House GOP fails to impeach Mayorkas, pass Israel funding bill…