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Dual ports, runways and communication lines in 10 Pacific countries could help PLA jump over US defense and threaten shipping between Hawaii and Australia.analysis A brief emergency radio broadcast picked up on a commercial flight was the first warning that China was about to begin live-action training under the flight path between Australia and New Zealand.Within hours, after being notified to Australian authorities, the air transport controller Rerouting 49 commercial flights between Australia and New Zealand will not cause any harm. According to Chinese watchers and recent analysis, the incident that rattled Canberra and Wellington officials on February 21 gives…

President Donald Trump may have put a handbrake on the proposed tariffs, but the ongoing trade war with China could raise healthcare costs, according to a group of lobbying at Florida Hospitals.According to Mary Mayhew, president and CEO of the Florida Hospital Association, China produces 90% of ibuprofen, which is used in US counter painkillers, and is the world’s largest producer of antibiotics.She said that even if the costs of medicines and medical supplies increased by 5%, medical costs across Florida would increase by $500 million. The Trump administration recently announced it was raising tariffs on Chinese goods to 145%.He…

The Commerce Department said solar power companies from four countries have received subsidies from the Chinese communist regime.The U.S. Department of Commerce announced on Monday it plans to impose up to 3,521% of solar imports from four Southeast Asian countries to curb unfair trade practices.The move follows a complaint filed last year by a US manufacturer claiming that a Chinese-owned solar cell manufacturer operating in Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam has dumped solar products into the US market at unfairly low prices, causing serious injuries to the US solar system.In a statement, the department said the investigation into the imports…

The U.S. Department of Education has announced grant recipients for the reproduction and expansion of the 2025 Charter School Program (CSP) of high quality charter school grants. Overall, there are eight awards totaling over $87 million awarded over the lifetime of the grant. These grants will be used to replicate and expand high-performance charter schools across the country. Currently, 8,150 charter schools serve more than 3.7 million public school students in 44 states, including the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico.FY2025 Florida grant recipients are: Academir Charter Schools (Miami, FL) aims to continue its legacy of excellence by opening…

Pharmacy giant Walgreens has reached a $300 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over allegations that it had met millions of invalid opioids and other drug prescriptions during the US opioid epidemic. The lawsuit filed against Walgreens involved several agencies and prosecutors across the country, including Florida. “Drugs are legally responsible for prescribing controlled substances in a safe and professional way, rather than dispensing dangerous drugs just for profit,” U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondy said in a DOJ news release announcing the settlement Monday. “This Department of Justice is committed to ending the opioid crisis and holding bad…

According to a first quarter report, Miami-based Brightline, based in Orlando, South Florida, reported significant growth in total ridership and revenue for the first quarter 2025. This increase is primarily due to increased demand for its long distance routes. However, traffic for short-distance commuters has decreased compared to the same period in 2024.Between January and March 2025, the company served 793,432 passengers, up 10% from 722,708 riders in the first quarter of 2024. Long-distance riderships, including trips between Miami and Orlando, accounted for 468,283 successful applicants, reflecting an age increase of 26%. In contrast, short-distance travel within South Florida fell…

The 100 Florida Council says it’s time for NASA to move its headquarters to Florida. More than 125 prominent business, academic and civic leaders have signed joint letters to Florida’s Congressional delegation, expressing their strong support of NASA headquarters in relocation from Washington, D.C. to Florida.The letter, published by the 100 Florida Councils, positions it as a “one generation” who can bring economic benefits to the nation and support NASA’s position for its boldest future.”Relocating NASA HQ to Florida will bring about leadership that is close to the mission-critical operations that define America’s future,” said Georgie Mew, chairman of the…

Han Duck-Soo told the Cabinet meeting that he believes that this Thursday speech this next year will help Seoul and Washington acquire mutually beneficial solutions.South Korean representative president Han Dak Saw hopes this week’s trade talks with the US will set the two countries towards mutually beneficial outcomes, he said at a cabinet meeting on Tuesday.US President Donald Trump imposed a 25% mutual tariff on imports from East Asian countries earlier this month, later suspending for 90 days.However, tariffs for the automotive and steel sector remain at 25%.Han said the meeting was scheduled for Washington’s request and will take place…

Florida’s Gulf Coast boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the country. That’s why millions of visitors from all over the world flock to here every year, making tourism and our economy the backbone of local prosperity and how we live. Sarah Wilkerson Meconaghee (Invading sea)My family has been involved in the vacation rental business at Gulfside Resort for over 35 years. In fact, one of our fortunes was named after me when I was a young child. It’s Sarah’s beach. We witnessed many challenges to our coastline and our economy. However, nothing poses a greater threat than offshore…

(Nexstar) – Heads Up, parents and Walt Disney World announced Monday that qualifying children will be able to eat for free next year. Walt Disney World’s announcement is just before the opening of the 2026 hotel and ticket booking window, which begins Tuesday. According to a post on the park’s website, the deal, which is valid for 2026 arrivals, applies to children aged 3-9 years old. However, there are a few catches to get the advantage. Adult parents or guardians must stay with their qualifying children in a Disney Resort Collection Hotel room. All guests must sign up for the…