Jewish groups denounce RFK Jr.'s false remarks that Covid-19 was 'ethnically targeted' to spare Jews and Chinese people
A number of high-profile Jewish groups are denouncing Democratic presidential contender Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s false remarks that "Ashkenazi Jews and Chinese" people are "most immune" to Covid-19.
2023-07-16 05:18
With rosters and staff in place, new women's pro hockey league ready to open training camps
The new Professional Women's Hockey League is taking the next step in preparing to open play in January
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Disney has released a study showing its economic impact in Florida at $40.3 billion, directly and indirectly through its supply chain and employee spending
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A new immigration law passed by Florida governor Ron DeSantis, described by observers as one of the harshest in the country, has caused a massive decline in the Sunshine State’s labour force since it took effect, according to some business owners. The Republican leader and 2024 presidential campaign’s signature immigration law, which took effect 1 July, makes it a third-degree felony for unauthorised immigrants to knowingly use false ID’s for employment, and business that knowingly employ unauthorised immigrants or who avoid using the E-Verify system can lose their licenses or face up to $1000 in fines. The law also requires hospitals that accept Medicaid to check for immigration status, and invalidates drivers licenses issued to unauthorised immigrants from other states. In Miami’s booming construction industry, some companies are reporpting up to a 25 per cent decline in workers, The Wall Street Joural reports. “We’ve seen some fallout on job sites, particularly as it relates to hourly labor as a result of this new law,” Tom C Murphy, co-president of Coastal Construction, a company with more than 30 active projects across the state, told the paper. There at least 400,000 undocumented immigrants working in the state, according to Samuel Vilchez Santiago, the American Business Immigration Coalition’s Florida director. “We are in dire need of workers,” he told the Associated Press last month. “So there is a lot of fear from across the state ... that this new law will actually be devastating.” Migrant groups protested the new law in June, while the governor’s office told the AP in a statement, “Any business that exploits this crisis by employing illegal aliens instead of Floridians will be held accountable.” Mr DeSantis, despite governing a state known for its vibrant immigrant populations from Latin America, has positioned himself as a hard-line anti-immigrant crusader as he runs for president. In late June, he visited the US-Mexico border, where he blamed security issues on the Biden administration and proposed a return to most of Donald Trump’s most controversial immigration policies. That includes detaining migrant families with children beyond the customary 20 days, finishing the US-Mexico border wall, and ending the long-standing practice of releasing migrants into the US ahead of their court dates on potential immigration charges, which are usually civil violations rather than criminal ones more typically associated with prison. Read More Pete Buttigieg takes down Ron DeSantis over ‘strange’ anti-LGBT campaign video with ‘oiled-up bodybuilders’ 'Parental rights' group Moms for Liberty plans nationwide strategy for school board races in 2024 Florida's new DeSantis-backed laws address immigration, guns and more Giuliani grilled by prosecutors about ‘shouting match’ in fight to overturn election Former sheriff who nabbed 'Green River Killer' to run for Washington governor Senegalese President Macky Sall says he won't seek a third term in 2024 elections after protests
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Donald Trump returns to New York for civil fraud trial
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Why is Charles Martinet not voicing Mario anymore? Fans speculate Chris Pratt takeover as voice actor steps down from iconic role
Charles Martinet also voiced Luigi, Mario's sidekick and brother, along with the mischievous duo Wario and Waluigi
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Pope Francis getting antibiotics intravenously for lung problem, limiting appointments, Vatican says
The Vatican says Pope Francis is receiving antibiotics intravenously to treat a lung inflammation but that he doesn't have pneumonia
2023-11-27 18:59
Lilly drug slows Alzheimer's by 60% for mildly impaired patients in trial
By Deena Beasley (Reuters) -Eli Lilly's experimental drug donanemab slowed the progression of Alzheimer's by 60% for patients in the
2023-07-17 22:15
Who is Aaron Rodgers? Internet blames Jack Paul for NFL star's injury during New York Jets debut
Jack Paul met and greeted Aaron Rodgers before the NFL star suffered an injury in his debut match
2023-09-13 16:28
Make This Vegan Apple Oat Crumble With Your Apple-Picking Haul
If you have more apples at home than you know what to do with, this oat crumble recipe is the perfect vehicle.
2023-10-16 23:24
Powerball jackpot for Saturday's drawing grows to $615 million -- the 10th largest prize in history
Feeling lucky? The potential prize for the massive Powerball jackpot just made history, lottery officials announced Friday.
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