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If you’ve heard this, stop us: two closet gay boys attend the same Catholic high school in Long Island, New York, attend another university, go out as gay, reconnect and start dating at age 19, become inseparable. They moved to Tampa, got married, began posting about their lives and relationships on Tiktok and Instagram accounts, and now there are plenty of people sharing a window into the world with over 150,000 followers. Ryan Sullivan (Commentary by Ryan Sullivan)Nicholas Catania (Commentary of Nicholas Catania)It’s a unique story, but it’s our story. Over the past 18 years, we are grateful to have…

It was a technique, and two-time James Beard Award winner Michael Mina said he made the bourbon steak stand out when its first location opened in Scottsdale, Arizona nearly 20 years ago. And it’s fun too. At the time, Mina was mostly known for her two Michelin starred venues at the time, Aqua, on the West Coast. Mina wanted to crush the form a bit. And instead of a stable steakhouse like a bread basket, he debuted a trio of fat-fried ducks. The customer said, “We received a crisp, free welcome in three different flavors of three different fries with…

This July 4th, flowers clap across the sky, and families gather for cooking and parades to celebrate America’s founding. But amid a patriotic fanfare, we need to pause. This is not just to look back at what America is, but to consider what America is. Because American experiments are at risk right now.Stephen Alango (Commentary of Stephen Alango)Our democracy is fraying. Not because we don’t agree, but because we forget how we oppose it. We no longer have sincerity to our neighbors. We treat politics like a blood sport, and our fellow citizens are like enemies. We are trained to…

CLEARWATER — Melissa Decampos barely had time to grieve when her daughter took her life eight years ago. Someone had to care for her granddaughter, Toriana Hayes, who has Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome. The rare genetic disorder left her developmentally delayed and at risk from potentially deadly seizures. Toriana is 19 but looks about 10. She needs medication every three hours to limit seizures and for painful gas. She cannot support her weight and expresses pain or distress by banging her hand repeatedly against her ear, which has left her mostly deaf.Her food, drink and medicine must be given through a tube…

Royal Caribbean offers facelifts with three ships with modernized amenities including improved pool decks, new dining options and Port Canaveral-bound sea harmonies. The company’s third oasis class ship, which will be launched in 2016 and is set to arrive in Florida in August 2026, will feature a new Caribbean-inspired pool deck, refreshed adult-only solarium, laser tags, arcade upgrades and fresh dining options. The upgrade plans include new ways to stay like the ultimate family suite and expansion at the largest casino royale in the company’s fleet. Harmony is the first oasis class ship to incorporate a 10-storey twisted dry slide,…

I read with interest and read the recent Times column, “In Florida, Planned Tourhood Doesn’t Back Down in Florida.” It’s author and interim CEO of Plannard Parent-Childhood in Southwest and Central Florida, Barbara Zudravecky reduces Florida abortion restrictions and amendment 4 ballot box failures, but plans custody promises that “health will fight for a world where health care is not determined by politics.” It is a powerful, rich statement from those who have spent their time and money politics. In fact, only Zdrevecky’s affiliates contributed more than $2 million out of the total $8 million that Planned Parenthood contributed to…

By Michael Lietke, Associated Press HAYWARD, Calif. (AP) – Amazon prepares to make 10,000 Robotaxi every year at a vast factory near Silicon Valley. Tesla CEO Elon Musk is also competing for joining an autonomous race. The 220,000-square-foot Robotaxi Factory announced on Wednesday a new phase of Amazon’s push to the technical frontier that began to take shape in 2009 when Waymo launched as a secret project within Google. Amazon began paying attention to the market five years ago when it paid $1.2 billion for autonomous driving startup Zoox. In this undated handout photo provided by Zoox, Zoox Robotaxis is…

Kimberly Palmer, Neldwallet Mykail James is not ashamed to call himself a “recovery excess.” A Washington, D.C.-based financial educator who is also an online “Boujie budgeter,” says she spent a lot of money on splurges such as concert tickets and clothing. But today she manages her spending thanks to the set of rules she follows. One rule? She gives herself a limit on how much she can spend in a certain category. She can buy concert tickets, but not if it costs more than $45, for example. She also keeps money apart from the money to pay the bill. That…

Associated Press, by Marc Levy HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Nippon Steel and US Steel said Wednesday they have confirmed their “historical partnership.” This is a year and a half after the Japanese company first proposed to acquire a nearly $15 billion American steelmaker. The Pittsburgh-based company Nippon Steel’s pursuit was fuffled by national security concerns and presidential politics, dragging the deal for more than a year after steel shareholders approved it. Nippon Steel was also forced to expand its trading. This forced the expansion of transactions, including adding a so-called “golden share” provision that presents the federal government’s authority to…

Mackie Samoskevich: “It felt surreal. It’s the best feeling I’ve ever felt in my life. It’s heavier than I thought it was, but it wasn’t realistic. It just made a dream come true.” Nate Schmidt: “That’s the best feeling in the world. I can’t wait to let my son in.” Matthew Tkachuk: “It’s incredible. It’s incredible. It’s the most special feeling in the world. Every effort, every grinding time, everything leads to this moment. Vitek Vanecek: “It’s something special. It’s really amazing. I don’t know what to say, but it’s amazing.” Carter Verhaeghe: “I feel it feels so different. We…