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Universal Orlando has announced 11 concerts related to the Mardi Gras celebration at Universal Studios Florida theme park. Among the performers are DJ Mode RuPaul, Bebe Rexha, Zedd and former boy banders Joey Fatone and AJ McLean sharing the Music Plaza stage. Performances will begin on February 7th and run on select nights through March 28th. Universal also announced information about the event’s nightly parade and tribute store, which will run through April 4, as well as offering three months of free annual passes. The concert lineup is subject to change, but is as follows: February 7: Cascade (“I Remember”,…

First impressions are important, especially in a professional setting. Your skills, experience, and confidence do the heavy lifting, but how you present yourself can subtly influence how you’re perceived. Clear, healthy-looking skin alone won’t get the job done, but it can help your skin look more refined, energized, and put together. The good news? There is no need for complicated or expensive treatments. A simple, consistent skin care routine will support your appearance and confidence as you navigate interviews, networking events, and daily work life. Why skin care affects professional confidence When your skin looks tired, irritated, or congested, it’s…

2025 was not the greatest year for job creation. The U.S. job market has remained stagnant since the Trump administration imposed flat tariffs, and the slowdown intensified after President Trump’s “Emancipation Day” tariff announcement, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Tariff Costs US, a group opposed to the president’s tariff hikes, claims that U.S. manufacturing has lost jobs every month since April, with about 8,000 jobs lost in December alone, and construction employment down 11,000. “December’s jobs report ended a year of sluggish job growth with the smallest non-recession job gain since 2003,” the group…

The 2026 Florida Legislature begins this week, and in all, more than 1,000 bills have been filed for consideration in the Legislature. Some of the main issues: Fixed asset tax Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has promised to present a plan to exempt homeowners from paying local property taxes, but to get what he wants on the 2026 ballot, he will need to include support from the Republican-controlled state Senate and state Assembly, which likely won’t agree. redistricting Republicans hope to strengthen Florida’s legislative power by creating another district that favors Republicans. The governor has already called for a special legislative…

Moon Wok Kitchen & Lounge, the new Chinese restaurant from Kit Vonprachan and the folks behind the Michelin-certified Twenty Four Hour 2D Noodle Bar, will soft open Wednesday (January 14) at 11701 International Drive near SeaWorld. Also on the maiden voyage were Kaikai founders Jerry and Jackie Lau, whose dim sum and Chinese barbecue skills earned recognition for their long-standing concept after its re-opening at Mills Market at Mills 50 last year. Jerry Lau told the Orlando Sentinel that he is now working full-time in Moon Wok’s open kitchen after finishing his consulting career and will remain there for the…

After the Sabers built a 6-5 advantage with a late goaltender, Grier scored his second goal of the game by sending the puck into an empty net at 18:46 to make it 4-2. Grier, who moved into the top six for the injury-depleted Panthers, scored a career-best nine goals and also tied a career-high for total points with 17. “I think I brought some confidence from last year and the offseason that followed. I’m really happy with where I’m at right now,” Grier said. “I give a huge compliment to my linemates and coaches for giving me this opportunity.” Alex…

In 2026, companies will abandon the growth-at-any-cost model. Instead, they prioritize a new era of calculated resilience. Persistent inflation, evolving trade policies, and uneven economic indicators are changing the way leaders define sustainable expansion. At the same time, the gap between AI-enabled companies and laggards is forcing a fundamental strategic reassessment across global markets. Traditional strategies, primarily driven by price increases and sales volumes, have reached the ceiling of consumer fatigue. Leaders are now prioritizing operational efficiency, agentic AI integration, and geopolitical agility to protect their margins. This article explores why leading companies in 2026 will trade aggressive expansion for…

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that Florida homeowners insured through the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation will see significant premium reductions starting in spring 2026, the largest reductions in the state in years. State officials say the reduction is due to continued stabilization of Florida’s property insurance market due to sweeping litigation and insurance reforms implemented starting in 2022. Approved rate applications show an average reduction of 8.7% across the state, impacting more than 330,000 citizen policyholders in all 67 counties. More than 150,000 of those customers are expected to receive discounts of 10% or more when renewing their policies. “This…

Currently, 45% of U.S. adults identify as political independents, a record number. According to a Gallup poll, the percentage of Americans who identify as independent has reached its highest level in the past 30 years. This figure is higher than the previous high of 43% set in 2014, 2023 and 2024, and shows growing dissatisfaction with both major parties. Much of the surge is being driven by young Americans. According to a Gallup poll, 56% of Gen Z adults now say they are independent, continuing the trend of young voters breaking away from traditional party affiliation. Last year, even though…

Andrew Dalton, Associated Press entertainment writer LOS ANGELES (AP) – Nikki Glazer worked hard to open the Golden Globes on Sunday, then eased up during her monologue. In her opening joke, she suggested that the stars in the room may have appeared in the Epstein files, criticizing CBS, which airs the show. “There are so many A-listers. By A-listers, I mean people who are on heavily edited lists,” she said. “And the Golden Globe Award for Best Editing goes to the Department of Justice.” She began mocking CBS News’ recent woes and the station’s cancellation of an important “60 Minutes”…