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Associated Press Business Writer Michelle Chapman Starting in 2027, Kraft Heinz will no longer be pulling artificial dyes from US products and will no longer be deploying new dyes. The move comes nearly two months after U.S. health officials said they would urge food manufacturers to phase out oil-based artificial colors in their food supplies. Kraft Heinz said Tuesday that almost 90% of US products already contain no food, drug or cosmetic colors, but products that use dyes will be removed by the end of 2027. The FD&C color said it is a synthetic additive approved by US food and…

Joey Cappelletti, Mary Clare Jalonick, Alan Suderman, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is expected to approve a law regulating the form of cryptocurrency known as stubcoin on Tuesday. The rapid movement laws sent to the House for potential revisions come shortly after the 2024 campaign cycle, with the crypto industry ranked among the country’s top political spenders, highlighting the growing influence in Washington and beyond. Eighteen Democrats have shown support for the law as they are moving forward with a Republican majority in the 53-47 Senate. If passed, it will be the second major bipartisan bill to…

When we think about protecting our children, we naturally focus on the dangers we can see – to escape the fire, to call 911 or to avoid strangers. But today some of the biggest threats to our children are hidden by the obvious vision lurking behind the screen. Online predators often use digital platforms and anonymity to manipulate and misuse young people without their parents ever knowing. That’s why it’s more important than ever for parents and caregivers to educate themselves, allowing children to navigate the online world safely and confidently.Lauren’s Book (Florida Senate)Surprisingly, one in five children encounter sexual…

TALHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — Lawmakers finally wrap up the 2025 legislative meeting after passing a $115 billion state budget. Leadership said the budget will pay off state debt, reduce per capita spending and reduce state government growth. It also adds sales taxes to return to school repeatedly in August each year, taking into account a wide range of tax easing, including eliminating sales taxes on hurricane preparations. “It’s no longer a public holiday, it’s a recurring tax cut and it’s going to happen every year, whether Congress votes for it or not,” said House Speaker Danny Perez (R-Miami). But not…

Three of the four developers looking to partner with the city of Kissimmee on their longtime downtown hotel project submitted a new proposal last week, while the fourth resubmitted the original proposal. The proposal was triggered by the committee, with the launch of the city meeting on May 6, without providing consensus among the commissioners on any of the projects, except that they all need to be reworked. The two companies are offering proposals to build a hotel in Toho Square, while the other two are looking at the city’s Civic Center site. The Kissimmee Place Development Group retained plans…

Sunrise, Fla. – The 12 eligible federal teams at the upcoming Olympic Winter Olympics Milan Cortina 2026 have announced today’s first six athletes to today’s reserve sights. Finland: Alexander BarkovUSA: Matthew Tokachuk Reinhart, 29, will be making his first appearance at the Olympic Winter Games. The Stanley Cup champion has already had an embellished international career, winning gold in Canada at the IIHF U18 (2013), U20 (2015) and Men’s World Championships (2016), and winning bronze at the 2012 U18 tournament and bronze at the 2019 Men’s World Championships. He also helped Canada win the 2025 NHL four-nation showdown along with…

Jill Lawless, Associated Press KANANUSCAS, Alberta (AP) — US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Kiel Starmer said they signed a trade agreement on Monday to cut tariffs on imports in the UK’s automobile and aerospace industry, but they are still debating how to handle steel production. The pair spoke with reporters in a group at the Seven Summit in the Canada Rockies. However, the development wasn’t smooth as Trump dropped his papers and said that his administration had reached an agreement with the European Union when he initially meant Britain. Nevertheless, the president argued that the agreement was…

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — State lawmakers passed the budget late Monday night and approved a $115 billion budget. Approval takes place at least a month after the end of the first legislative session. Lawmakers praised the celebration as a $115 billion budget was passed on the 105th day of the 60-day session. “I don’t see this as a failure on Day 105. I think we’re digging deep and having a lot of conversations about government efficiency. That’s what the speaker and I wanted.” Billy Joel Cancellation 2025-2026 concert destroyed within two weeks of Blue Spring State Park reopening Billy Joel…

Epcot is about to say hello again for the test track, but it’s time to say goodbye to the charm of the child-friendly animal kingdom, Walt Disney World announced Monday. The test track will resume on July 22nd, Disney says. The ride, which debuted in 1999, has been renovated since June 2023. This will be the third version of the attraction. In late 2012 a second iteration was caught up in Epcot. The distinctive element of ride quality is the indoor and outdoor truck, where it accelerates especially when you’re out in the open. Before the test track, the space…

Associated Press LONDON (AP) – WhatsApp said Monday that users will start displaying ads in some parts of the app. Owner meta platforms move to grow new revenue streams by tapping billions of people using messaging services. Ads are only visible in the app updates tab. This tab uses 1.5 billion people every day. But they don’t show up where there’s personal chat, the developer said. “The personal messaging experience on WhatsApp has not been changed, personal messages, calls and status are encrypted end-to-end and cannot be used to display ads,” WhatsApp said in a blog post. It’s a major…