DeSantis' new Disney World board holds first meeting, hints at big changes including eliminating cities
The first meeting of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, Walt Disney World's new governing board, included discussion of COVID-19 measures by its conservative members.
Black California couple’s home appraises for $500K more when White friend poses as owner
A black couple has settled a lawsuit with a property appraiser who undervalued their California home by almost half a million dollars.
FBI investigating 'suspicious' death of Carnival Sunshine cruise ship passenger
The FBI’s field office in Columbia, South Carolina says it is investigating the death of a woman onboard the Carnival Sunshine cruise ship during a recent sailing to the Bahamas.
United passengers tackle man who allegedly tried to open emergency exit door, stabbed flight attendant mid-air
A passenger onboard a United Airlines flight between LA and Boston allegedly tried to open a door mid-flight and attempted to stab a flight attendant.
Two United Airlines planes make contact at Boston’s Logan Airport, prompting FAA investigation
The FAA has launched an investigation Monday after two United Airlines planes made contact while waiting to take off from Boston Logan International Airport.
New York businesses urged to require customers remove masks amid crime surge: 'Be proactive'
The New York Police Department recently urged business owners to make unmasking and showing their face a condition of entry for customers as robberies surge in the city.
JonBenét Ramsey's Colorado home listed for $7 million
The Boulder, Colorado home where JonBenét Ramsey was found dead in 1996 has been listed on Zillow for $7 million – a 250% increase from its 2014 price of $2 million.
Disneyland removes 'zip-a-dee-doo-dah' from parade over ties to controversial 1946 film
Disneyland removed the lyric "zip-a-dee-doo-dah" from its park parade this year over concerns regarding its origin in the controversial film "Song of the South."
Vegan butterbeer added to menus at Universal's Wizarding World of Harry Potter
A vegan-friendly, non-dairy butterbeer drink is now available at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood.
Amazon pausing Virginia construction of second headquarters
Amazon has announced a pause on plans to develop a second headquarters in Arlington, Virginia after finding its Met Park facility capable of accommodating workers in the foreseeable future.
Construction of $10B high-speed train connecting Southern California, Las Vegas begins
Brightline, the company behind the planned bullet train from Southern California to Las Vegas, has reached a labor agreement with the High-Speed Rail Labor Coalition.
Carnival Cruise Line warns unruly spring break passengers could face hefty $500 fine
In a recent update to its cruise ticket contract, Carnival Cruise Line said unruly guests could be slapped with a $500 fine.
New York prepared to issue 300 legal pot dispensary licenses
New York will double the number of licenses issued to marijuana dispensaries in its first round of applications, though both legal and illegal sales are flourishing statewide.
7 Lufthansa passengers on Texas to Germany flight hospitalized after lightning strikes plane
A Lufthansa flight heading from Austin, Texas, to Frankfurt, Germany, was diverted to Dulles International Airport after encountering "severe turbulence,” which left 7 people injured.
Lightfoot’s mayoral loss follows corporate exodus from Chicago led by Boeing, Citadel, Tyson Foods
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot lost her reelection bid after her tenure was marked by a rise in crime that contributed to an exodus of major corporations from the Windy City.
Bob Saget's former Los Angeles home sells for $5.4M
Late actor and comedian Bob Saget's Los Angeles home recently sold for $5.4 million. Saget bought the 6,608-square-foot home with six bedrooms in 2003.
Demoted FDNY chiefs sue ‘political operative’ fire commissioner
Four FDNY assistant chiefs sued FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh for demoting them and others, alleging New York City Mayor Eric Adams' appointee is a "political operative" jeopardizing public safety.
FAA investigating 'close call' between JetBlue flight, Learjet at Boston airport
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a Monday incident in which a Learjet took off in Boston while a JetBlue flight was preparing to land.
DeSantis appoints 'Moms for Liberty' co-founder to new Disney World governing board
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday appointed five members of the new Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board, which will govern the operations of Walt Disney World.
Australian tourist on Bali vacation has 'mini panic attack' over restaurant bill: 'Very costly mistake'
Geoff Murphy, an Australian tourist, recounted accidentally buying $1700 of wine in Bali, Indonesia before discovering the expensive charge to his bank account the next morning.