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Walt Disney World offers discount theme park tickets to Florida residents from summer until late September. Four-day summer magic tickets go on sale on Tuesdays and average $60 a day. Tickets are valid from May 18th to September 27th. There are no block-out days, but you will need to book a park. A park visit could be a non-continued day. The base four-day ticket, which is selling for $240, is suitable for one park per day, but Park Hopper Options – allowing movement between Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom can be added for $40 per…
The famous annual selection of the next player in professional football will be held at the National Mall.WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump announced on May 5 that the NFL Draft will be held in the country’s capital in 2027 at the National Mall.”Every year, hundreds of young footballers make their dreams come true. Last week’s NFL teams have just seen last week and are taking part in the ranks with the best young players in America,” Trump said.He was joined by Commander Washington’s managing partner, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, and Josh Harris, managing partner of Mayor of Columbia Muriel Bauzer.”Hundreds…
By AP Economics Writer Christopher Al Gerber WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve may not change its major short-term interest rates Wednesday despite weeks of harsh criticism and demand from President Donald Trump that the Fed will cut borrowing costs. After causing a sharp drop in financial markets two weeks ago, Trump has since stepped back and said he could fire Fed Chairman Jerome Powell. Still, he and Treasury Secretary Scott Bescent said the Fed should cut interest rates. They argue that inflation is steadily cooling and that high borrowing costs are no longer needed to keep prices up. The…
AP Business Writer, Matt Ott Shoe Company’s Skechers has been acquired by 3G Capital for over $9 billion for investment companies to personally recruit. The deal comes amid growing uncertainty about how US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on foreign goods will affect companies that manufacture products overseas, particularly in China. Athletic shoemakers have invested heavily in production in Asia. The $63 per share offer represents a 30% premium against Skechers’ 15-day volume-weighted average stock price. The agreement was unanimously approved by the Skechers board of directors. Skechers shares jumped nearly 25% on Monday to $61.56. In a press release announcing…
Ocala, Fla. (WFLA) – A former Florida aide has been accused of stealing a bank over the weekend. The Ocala Police Department said officers were called to rob at TD Bank on Southeast 17th Avenue around 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Police said the suspect, identified as Christina Gates Taguard, handed the note to the bank teller, saying, “This is a robbery and she is armed with a gun.” Investigators said Taguard fled the bank for more than $5,000 before officers arrived. Pinellas Preparatory Teacher accused of trying to transfer obscene material to a child Within 11 minutes, officers said they had…
Rape Crisis Centre, Theatres, Museums and Ladies Pond in London continue to make men who identify men access the women’s space despite legal clarity.Businesses and public services, including Rape Crisis Centres, have ignored the Supreme Court’s decision on the legal definition of women, vowing to continue to recognize men who identify transgender people in a unity space for women.The CEOs of Tyneside and Northumberland Rape Crisis Centre, which receive government funds, were warned that the charity would be open to lawsuits after the charity issued a statement declaring support for men identifying men to continue accessing the facility.Abby Traynor shared…
Bernard Condon and Josh Funk, AP Business Writer OMAHA, Nevada (AP) — Billionaire Warren Buffett remains chairman of the Berkshire Hathaway board when Vice Chairman Greg Abel took over as CEO to Buffett in early 2026. The cash-rich conglomerate board voted on Sunday to keep the legendary 94-year-old investor as head of the board. This is a decision that is likely to ease investors worried about maintaining a streak of Berkshire’s assault on a striking winning streak as the US and the global economy are plagued by tariff shocks, financial disruption and increased risk of reconstruction. The board of directors…
The move comes after the missile fires an attacked missile near Bengulion Airport. Israel has begun calling reserves to move to “strengthen and expand” its campaign in Gaza.General Eyal Zamir, chief of staff for the Israeli Defense Secretary (IDF), said on May 4 that the military has already begun issuing call orders for tens of thousands of people for reserve forces, aiming to grow the campaign.“We are increasing pressure with the aim of bringing people home and defeating Hamas. We are operating in additional areas and destroying all terrorist infrastructure.The announcement of the call comes after missiles fired at Israel…
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — With less than a month of hurricane season, more than a quarter of the Floridians are more worried than last year than in the coming few seasons, according to research data released by the AAA. This comes just after the 2024 season, which thwarted the state’s Gulf Coast with three hurricane landings. Hurricane season is just a month away. Are you ready? 28% of Florida residents surveyed reported more concern about the upcoming season, while 69% feel the same level of concern as last year. These results are roughly the same as the 2024 survey conducted…
Damian J. Troise, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) – Oil prices fell to their four-year lows as stocks fell in Monday morning trading on Wall Street, with OPEC+ Group announced plans to increase production. The S&P 500 fell 0.3%. The benchmark index is off the 9th straight gain. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 52 points (0.1%) as of 10:59am. Nasdaq composites fell by 0.5%. Within the S&P 500 index, there was more profit than the losers, but the market was overwhelmed by the losses of technology stocks and other large companies. Apple slumped to 3.1%, while Chipmaker Nvidia…