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Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World both have a Super Bowl presence on Sunday.Universal will showcase the epic universe theme park, which is scheduled to open in late May. The 30-second commercial released on Friday offers a glimpse into the magical world of roller coasters, flying dragons, water rides, Mario Kart attractions and Harry Potter.It ends with the catchphrase “Our universe is never the same” before diving into the magical portal, one of the theme park’s trademarks.Universal says that the ads will run after the game and just before the trophy presentation.It’s a familiar territory for Disney, and for many…
ExplanationWe want to say in Canada, we have national sports – hockey (it’s ice hockey, but we all know what we’re talking about, so nobody says it (It’s not). Some might say that lacrosse is our national sport, but we would like to suggest that it’s all wrong.Our national entertainment, our time, attention, one thing that takes up most of our money is to wait, to wait, to wait, to the national inquiry (Crown Commission, Inquiry Commission, or face it) Let’s try it. Money on taxpayer issues.”).Since the Union, we have only had 450 Royal Commissions!The latest official confab on…
DAYTONA BEACH — Inside those worn, charmless Ridgewood Avenue motels are rooms that became Joni Harper’s torture chambers.That was where a sex and drug trafficker essentially imprisoned Harper for more than eight years and ordered her to have sex with one man after another, day after day. He controlled her with forced heroin injections, constant beatings, and stints in a locked cage.His ruthless thrashings with a steel-toed boot pounded into her head and face left Harper completely blind two years ago.Another Volusia County woman, 19-year-old Larchelle, was a 14-year-old runaway escaping abusive parents and foster homes she detested when she…
Q. I receive the benefits of the survivors based on my husband’s work under Social Security. I received pensions from my job as a teacher and didn’t contribute to Fika. I contacted the Social Security Agency (SSA) to determine if I was entitled to greater benefits to abolish the Government Pension Settlement (GPO). Representatives of the SSA said they are not entitled to greater benefits as they benefit from survivors based on work records. Is that correct?A. No, that’s not correct. Your survivor’s interests are based on records of income your husband receives under Social Security. I’ll contact SSA again.…
More than a year after the multi-million dollar award in the “Care of the Mayans” case, oral debate on the hospital’s appeal is scheduled for February 12th.The hospital filed a notice of appeal in February 2024, claiming it had not been received a fair trial. They are seeking a new trial based on the court’s “misinterpretation of Chapter 39.”Court records show that hearings will be held before Judges Edward C. LaRose, Anthony K. Black and Andrea T. Smith in the courtroom of Stetson University Law School in Tampa. Previous report: Mediation in the “Care of Maya” case “failedly failed,” lawyers…
TALHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) – Florida is partnering with ICE to enable state law enforcement agencies to implement immigration enforcement actions. This has led state lawmakers to vent the governor’s call for a special session on immigration last week and to introduce their own measures called the Trump Act. “Now is the last time and the final opportunity to end the country’s illegal immigration crisis,” Gov. DeSantis said. DeSantis proudly said Florida was one of the first states to enter into an agreement with the Department of Homeland Security to implement immigration measures. This includes providing warrants, arresting people who have…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is seeking support in recovery efforts after the fire destroyed the Los Angeles area.California Gov. Gavin Newsom traveled to Washington on February 5 for a two-day trip to discuss fire recovery funds with President Donald Trump and a bipartisan group of lawmakers.The Newsom’s Office said the governor “expressed his appreciation for the Trump administration’s early cooperation and was particularly grateful to EPA administrator Lee Zeldin for his agency’s prompt action.”California needs help to help families affected by the fire, the governor told Trump. The governor said California has been willing to help other states in the…
Why does a jump year occur once every four years? Our calendar is not in perfect sync with our travels around the sun on our planet. If your birthday is on February 29th, how many days do you use for your official documents, driver’s license, or ID? (PSST, it’s still 29 years, 29 years) If you were born on the leap day of 1928, you will be 100 or 25 years old on the leap day of 29 February 2028.Happy early birthday, escape! 2025 is not the year of jumping, but the birthday month in February (or March for some…
Seth Borenstein and Alexa st. John, Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) – Save the planet is 2024. Clean energy leaders around the world are adjusting their messages to highlight wealth, the greener eco-friendly aspect. This is an idea that sells much better in the New World of Nationalism and Big Titles.The United Nations message on the US renewable energy industry and climate change usually focuses on the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions for environmental and human health. To bolster the debate, they cite record-breaking heat around the world, frequent climate disasters that cost billions of dollars, and all of its…
Sen. John Fetterman recently confirmed Attorney General Pam Bondy along with Republicans.Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) announced he was opposed to Trump’s choice for national security advisers and the Secretary of Health, and on February 6th he was opposed to President Donald Trump’s two candidates. Potential swing votes have disappeared.Fetterman said he will vote against the nomination of Tulsi Gabbard and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on social media platform X.”I met most of the cabinet candidates and watched their confirmation hearings carefully,” Fetterman wrote. “After considering what’s at stake, I’m opposed to proceed with confirmations for Mr Gabbard and Mr Kennedy…