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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Teamsters have continued their strike to protest what they say is an unfair work practice in Tampa’s breakthrough beverages. This is part of a statewide work halt that also affects the company’s operations in locations such as Fort Myers, Orlando and Tallahassee. From early Tuesday morning until afternoon, workers chanted that they were team stars and what they wanted was a fair deal. “All they really want is fair day work for a fair day pay,” said Brandon Sosnov at Teamsters Local 79. “I’ve been a company driver for the past 10 years, and all they’ve…

AP Business Writer, Matt Ott WASHINGTON (AP) – META cuts 20-year contracts to secure nuclear power to meet a surge in artificial intelligence and other computing needs at Facebook’s parent company. Investment with Meta will also expand the production of energy and nuclear power plants in the Illinois constellation. The agreement announced Tuesday is the latest in a series of high-tech nuclear partnerships as AI usage grows. Financial details for the contract have not been revealed. Constellation’s Clinton Clean Energy Center was actually scheduled to close in 2017 after years of economic loss, but was saved by Illinois law that…

Above video: Speaks Walt Disney World for “exhilarating speed” of water slides Walt Disney Co. is dumping hundreds of employees around the world as the entertainment giant appears to cut several costs and adapt to evolving industry conditions. A Disney spokesperson confirmed the action Tuesday. The exact number of jobs being cut is unknown, but layoffs occur in several departments, including television and film marketing, television promotion, casting and development, and corporate finance operations. The entire team is not eliminated. “As our industry changes rapidly, we continue to appreciate how our businesses can be managed efficiently, while promoting the cutting…

Every day, the views from Geo-82, which opens on Wednesdays, live in the colour and movement of Epcot’s World Celebration Gardens and World Showcase Lagoon. In the evening, those lucky enough to win a seat for the GEO-82 fireworks experience are sure to become one of the hottest tickets at the park for the next few years. The GEO-82 fireworks display fixtures will only be added to the authentic snaps outside as guests see bright, spectacular views, from the refined climate-controlled luxury of this new adults-only lounge. (Amy Drew Thompson/Orlando Sentinel) And there’s something quite exclusive about Geo-82. This is…

Developing a long-term care plan is not something you can do overnight. This is a process that requires careful consideration, research and thinking.Most people don’t think about the possibility that one day they will need long-term care. However, as you get older, you are more likely to support your daily life tasks. According to a survey summary by HHS, 56% of Americans at age 65 will suffer from conditions requiring long-term care.So whether you or your loved one, whether you need long-term care in the future due to chronic illness, accidents, or simply aging, it may be necessary at some…

By Kelvin Chan LONDON (AP) – Some people in the US may be able to see the aurora on Monday night. Or, at least use your smartphone camera to reveal tips on the aurora that is invisible to the naked eye. Space Weather Officers issued a rare, serious solar storm alert on Sunday last week after the sun exploded a huge amount of energy called coronal mass ejection. The other heading towards Earth on Monday was able to generate more aurora sightings, along with it, more social media posts of the majestic sight. If you’re planning on going out and…

HIALEARE, Fla. (WFLA) — The former HiALEA Police Chief has been arrested after allegedly committed organized fraud and grand theft while in office, NBC affiliate WTVJ said. Sergio Velázquez served as chief of the Hialea Police Station from 2012 until the 2021 suspension. Velazquez faces fees including: 1 count structured transactions to avoid reporting or registration requirements 1 organized fraud count According to state attorney Katherine Fernandez Randle, 147 checks have been cashed, totaling around $3.2 million. “If a serving police officer violates the law, he betrays the community he has vowed to serve,” state Attorney Catherine Fernandez Randle said.…

Associated Press Economics Writer Paul Wiseman WASHINGTON (AP) — US economic growth will slow from 2.8% last year to 1.6% this year as President Donald Trump’s volatile trade war disrupts global commerce, raises costs and leaves businesses and consumers who have paralyzed uncertainty. According to the OECD, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development predicts that the US economy (the world’s largest) will be slower by another 1.5% in 2026 on Tuesday. Tariffs increase costs for consumers and American manufacturers who rely on imported raw materials and components. According to OECD forecasts, global economic growth will reach just 2.9% this…

The problematic utility is in discussions with “certain senior creditors” about alternative plans to recapitulate the business.Thameswater was hit after our private equity giant KKR was pulled out of a rescue contract plan and injected much-needed cash into the problematic utility.With 16 million customers, the UK’s largest water supplier chose KKR at the end of March, becoming a preferred bidder with plans to invest around £4 billion of new stocks to maintain the financially struck company.However, Thames Water said KKR is now “not in a position to proceed” and that bidders whose status was favored have expired.The large utility said…

The increased cost of living in old age in once affordable condominiums has caused a crisis in the Florida real estate market. Condo owners across the state are in a hurry to sell to avoid rising interest rates and special valuations, but buyers are not bitten. Sales have fallen almost 15% compared to last year. This is based on April data from a Florida real estate agent. The outlook is even darker in the Tampa Bay Metro area, where sales fell 20%. It’s been nearly four years since the Champlain Tower South Condominium collapsed on the surfside, killing 98 people.…