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Disney drops part of its lawsuit against DeSantis to focus on free speech claims

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:19:43 GMT

(CNN) — Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has amended its lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his hand-picked oversight board, dropping all of its claims except one.The lawsuit, filed in federal court, now focuses solely on the claim that DeSantis and his allies allegedly weaponized their political power to retaliate against the company for exercising its First Amendment right to free speech.“A targeted campaign of government retaliation—orchestrated at every step by Governor DeSantis as punishment for Disney’s protected speech—now threatens Disney’s business operations, jeopardizes its economic future in the region, and violates its constitutional rights,” the lawsuit said.The lawsuit is part of an ongoing conflict between Disney, one of Florida’s largest taxpayers and employers, and DeSantis. Tensions rose last year after Disney spoke out against a bill championed by DeSantis that banned certain instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in Florida classroo...

Vehicles strikes, critically injures cycles on Southampton Street in Boston

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:19:43 GMT

Boston police are investigating after a vehicle struck a bicyclist on Southampton Street in Boston late Thursday night. Officers responding to a report of a cyclist struck at the intersection of Southampton and Ellery streets around 11 p.m. found the bicyclist suffering from life-threatening injuries, according to Boston police.The cause of the crash remains under investigation.No additional information was immediately available.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Police launch investigation on Dartmouth Street in Boston

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:19:43 GMT

A police investigation got underway on Dartmouth Street in Boston overnight, where officers could be seen scouring a vehicle on a taped-off section of the road.Video shows police officers monitoring a section of the street while evidence is gathered from around the vehicle.No additional information was immediately available.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Callahan: Bill O’Brien’s honeymoon phase will be over soon — and that’s a good thing

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:19:43 GMT

Bill O’Brien just dropped his bags inside the front door.Mac Jones is already upstairs unpacking his suitcase.The Patriots’ wide receivers are actively planning the next vacation in the driveway, while the offensive linemen are last out of the car, still recovering from a trip-long hangover.For all involved, the honeymoon is over.On Sunday, the Patriots offense will be tested in a way it hasn’t since O’Brien re-tied the knot in late January. It’s been a lovely seven-plus months.From the moment O’Brien stepped into the building, life has been a series of bouquets and blowing kisses.“(O’Brien)’s awesome,” Pats tight end Mike Gesicki said Wednesday. “He’s been great since the day he got here.”“I’ve been very happy with coach O’Brien,” Mac Jones said during training camp. “All of us have.”As far as coaching changes, O’Brien represents one of the healthiest rebounds in recent NFL history. Once...

Foul trouble haunts Canada in FIBA World Cup semifinal loss to Serbia

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:19:43 GMT

Canada’s hopes of a gold medal have ended as Serbia pulled off a 95-86 win on Friday in the semifinals of the FIBA World Cup in Manila, Philippines.Bogdan Bogdanovic led the Serbs with 23 points while RJ Barrett led Canada’s effort with 23 points.It marked Canada’s first semifinal appearance in World Cup history. Canada will face the loser of the Germany-United States semifinal in the bronze-medal game on Sunday at 4:30 a.m. ET / 1:30 a.m. PT on Sportsnet and Sportsnet NOW.Canada will play for bronze on Sunday after falling to Serbia in the semifinals. #FIBAWC | @CanBball pic.twitter.com/COEGIqJ5kQ— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) September 8, 2023All four of the semifinalists already have clinched Olympic berths for 2024 in Paris.Canada struggled early in the game as it dealt with foul trouble, trailing 23-15 by the end of the first quarter.Serbia’s momentum only intensified when Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received his second foul and subsequently headed to the bench. S...

Queen Elizabeth II remembered as gun salutes set to ring out for King Charles III

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:19:43 GMT

LONDON (AP) — With gun salutes and tolling bells, Britain is marking the first anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the ascension of King Charles III, who remembered his mother as a symbol of stability during her 70-year reign.Charles and Queen Camilla are observing the anniversary at the family estate in Scotland and attended a service of remembrance at a small church nearby, where the late queen worshipped.“In marking the first anniversary of her late majesty’s death and my accession, we recall with great affection her long life, devoted service and all she meant to so many of us,” Charles said in a recorded message. “I am deeply grateful, too, for the love and support that has been shown to my wife and myself during this year as we do our utmost to be of service to you all.”Charles also released a previously unpublished photograph of the queen that shows her at the height of her power at age 42. The picture by Cecil Beaton, a noted fashion photographer who often sho...

Mali military camp is attacked a day after 49 civilians and 15 soldiers were killed in assaults

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:19:43 GMT

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — A military camp in Mali’s restive north was attacked Friday, a day after two separate assaults by al-Qaida-linked insurgents killed 49 civilians and 15 government soldiers, the military said.“Response and evaluation in progress,” the armed forces said in a brief statement about Friday’s attack on a Malian military camp in the Gao region.Thursday’s attacks targeted a passenger boat near the city of Timbuktu on the Niger River and a military position in Bamba further downstream in Gao, the military junta said in a statement read on state television. It said responsibility for the attacks was claimed by JNIM, an umbrella coalition of armed groups aligned with al-Qaida. The passenger boat was attacked near the village of Zarho, about 90 kilometers (55 miles) east of Timbuktu. The statement said the government killed about 50 assailants while responding to the attacks. It declared three days of national mourning to honor the civilians and soldiers ki...

Biden and Modi are looking to tighten US-India ties as concerns over China rise

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:19:43 GMT

NEW DELHI (AP) — President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are certainly putting in the time to cultivate their relationship. Less than three months after honoring Modi with a state visit to the White House, Biden is to arrive in New Delhi on Friday — a day before the start of the Group of 20 summit there — to squeeze in another round of one-on-one talks with the leader of the world’s most populous nation. There have been more than a dozen in-person or virtual engagements between the leaders since 2021 as both have looked to tighten the U.S.-India partnership amid shared major concerns. Those include an increasingly assertive China and monumental challenges posed by climate change, artificial intelligence, global supply chain resilience and other issues. Modi has heavily branded the summit as his own. The Indian prime minister has pictures of himself posted along the highway from the airport, greeting G20 delegates with quotes about the need to address climate change. As ...

India or Bharat? A dinner invite sparks speculation as Modi’s ministers push to rebrand the country

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:19:43 GMT

NEW DELHI (AP) — It began with a dinner invitation. How it ends could affect more than a billion people. State-issued invites sent to guests of this week’s G20 meeting referred to India’s president, Droupadi Murmu, as “President of Bharat.” Suddenly, in many circles, the question was everywhere: Would the country of more than 1.4 billion now be called by its ancient Sanskrit name?Since then, Prime Minister Narendra Modi ’s ministers, his Hindu nationalist supporters, Bollywood stars and cricketers have made similar public proclamations: India should officially be rebranded as Bharat.India is known by two names: India, used worldwide, and the Sanskrit and Hindi nomenclature of “Bharat.” Now, Modi’s government is signaling that Indians should shed the name India and instead call their country Bharat.The possibility is resonating with Hindu nationalists who form the prime minister’s core vote base. Their stated reason: the name “India” is tied to colonialism and slavery, a sentim...

Time to update your iPhone: Apple just pushed out a significant security update

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:19:43 GMT

Apple released a significant security update for iPhones and iPads Thursday to patch newly discovered security vulnerabilities in the devices’ system software.The issue was discovered by researchers at the University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab, who said the software flaw was being “actively exploited” to deliver commercial spyware called Pegasus developed and sold by the Israeli company NSO Group.Pegasus is an expensive tool typically used to target dissidents, journalists and political opponents, so ordinary users likely have little to fear. Still, Citizen Lab recommends that all users should “immediately" update their devices. Hurricane Lee: ‘Powerful’ Category 5 storm expected to maintain intensity, NHC says To install the update, open Settings on your iPhone, then select “General” followed by “Software Update.” You should see the iOS 16.6.1 software update there; tap to begin the installation.If you don't see the update, go back to the General page, then tap “About” to...