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Disney, DeSantis-backed board reach settlement agreement
Disney and the state of Florida have reached a settlement agreement in their lawsuit about who controls Walt Disney World’s governing district, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board announced Wednesday. Members of the board approved ...The Hill - Politics -
Panthers boost pash rush with veteran Clowney
Free agent pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney has agreed to a two-year, $20 million contract with the Panthers.ESPN - Sports -
Dodgers keep spending, extend Smith for $140M
The Dodgers and All-Star catcher Will Smith agreed to a 10-year, $140 million contract extension.ESPN - Sports - MLB -
Jackson Holliday demotion: Orioles GM explains why MLB's 'very, very close' No. 1 prospect will open in minors
The Orioles want Holliday to accrue more at-bats versus lefties and log more innings at second baseCBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
Cocoa prices hit $10,000 per metric ton for the first time ever
Cocoa prices reached a record on Tuesday as high demand and supply constraints fuel prices higher.CNBC - Business -
Books on the impact of the internet and AI are finalists for the first-ever Women's Nonfiction Prize
Books about the dizzying impact of the internet and artificial intelligence are among finalists for a new book prize that aims to help fix the gender imbalance in nonfiction publishingABC News - Entertainment -
US senators reach deal on $1.2tn spending bill to avert government shutdown
Passing of the bill sparks backlash from Donald Trump’s supportersFinancial Times - World -
EU probes Apple, Meta and Alphabet under landmark new law
Big Tech groups are the first to face full investigations under bloc’s Digital Markets ActFinancial Times - Business - European Union -
German train drivers' union and railway operator reach a deal in their long dispute
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Reaches Deal to Avoid Criminal Trial
Nearly a decade after his indictment for securities fraud, Mr. Paxton will pay restitution, take legal ethics classes and do community service as part of an agreement with prosecutors.The New York Times - Top stories -
Seoul Bus Drivers End Strike After Reaching Wage Deal
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Home Depot acquires building-products provider SRS for $18.25 billion in its biggest-ever deal
The deal could expand Home Depot’s market by $50 billion.MarketWatch - Business -
Elie Hassenfeld Q&A: ‘$5,000 to Save a Life Is a Bargain’
As Sam Bankman-Fried’s downfall sends effective altruism into a spiral of self-doubt, the idealist quant Elie Hassenfeld is still helping Silicon Valley richies give away hundreds of millions each year.Wired - Tech -
Waiting for Evan, Putin's 'bargaining chip' in Russian jail
It has been one year since US journalist Evan Gershkovich was arrested in Russia and accused of spying.BBC News - Top stories - Russia -
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton reaches deal to avoid securities fraud trial
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton reached a deal to avoid a trial in his securities fraud case nine years after he was indicted on felony charges.NBC News - Politics -
MLS and referees reach 7-year labor deal, ending 37-day lockout that led to replacement officials
Major League Soccer and its referee announced a seven-year labor contract, ending a 37-day lockout that led to the use of replacement officialsABC News - Sports - MLS -
Wizards, Capitals staying in D.C.: Teams reach new deal in Washington after VA move shut down, per report
The Wizards and Capitals are set to stay in D.C. with the city reportedly giving them $515 million for arena upgradesCBS Sports - Sports -
March Madness: No. 3 Illinois blows out No. 11 Duquesne to reach Sweet 16 for first time in nearly two decades
After a pair of dominant wins, the Illini are headed to their first Sweet 16 since 2005.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Kamala Harris set to make first trip to Puerto Rico as VP as Democrats reach out to Latino voters
Vice President Harris' visit aims to highlight the administration's efforts to bolster the island's recovery and the impact of Puerto Rican culture around the world.CBS News - Politics -
Full Nelson show sends UNC packing, Alabama to second ever Elite Eight
Grant Nelson scored 12 of the final 14 points for the Crimson Tide, who rallied in the second half to stun the top-seeded Tar Heels. Bama faces Clemson on Saturday.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Blockbuster M&A deals more than double in first quarter
Dealmaking drought left behind as first-quarter transaction values rise 30% with European market standing outFinancial Times - Business -
FirstFT: Global M&A drought ends as blockbuster deals double in first quarter
Also in today’s newsletter, Sam Bankman-Fried sentencing and the broken market for medicinesFinancial Times - World -
MLB owners unanimously approve Orioles sale to David Rubenstein, finalizing deal before Opening Day
Rob Manfred called Rubenstein "uniquely suited to lead the Orioles moving forward"CBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
Lawyer: Ex-G Leaguer won't face death penalty
Chance Comanche, who was charged with the murder of a woman whose body was found near Las Vegas, will not face the possibility of the death penalty if he were to be found guilty at trial, his lawyer told ESPN.ESPN - Sports -
MLB Opening Day 2024: Reds clinch first win amid a decidedly different atmosphere than last year
Frankie Montas delivered on the mound and Nick Martini was the unlikely hero at the plate as the Reds met the high expectations entering this season.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
2024 NFL Mock Draft: Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye fight to be QB2; Cowboys invest in protecting Dak Prescott
The Vikings' latest trade has a domino effect on the rest of the 2024 NFL DraftCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
After ‘Wonka’ and ‘Dune,’ Timothée Chalamet signs first look deal with Warner Bros.
Following the success of “Wonka” and the “Dune” movies, Warner BrosABC News - Entertainment -
Labor Board Faults Illegal Severance Agreements SpaceX Forced Workers to Sign
The NLRB says the non-disparagement clauses and other curbs infringe on workers' ability to advocate for better conditions.Inc. - Business -
CBI admits to using non-disclosure agreements to silence staff
Settlements reached as UK business group tried to recover after allegations of wrongdoingFinancial Times - Business -
Trafigura bribery details laid out in $127mn guilty plea agreement
US prosecutors say trading house paid Brazilian officials to keep its business with state oil groupFinancial Times - Business -
Can Florida's Social-Media Ban for Minors Work?
A look at likely court challenges, why verifying users’ ages is tricky and the current status of protections for children.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Is He Ever Just a Personal Trainer?
Male fitness instructors have had a reputation for being flirts and girlfriend stealers. How true is it?The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Liberals struggle to hold power in Tasmania as minor parties surge at election
Party leading poll with 36.9% of vote, but suffered 12% swing against it since last election three years ago. The Liberal party faces having to negotiate with an expanded crossbench to hang on to power in Tasmania after winning the biggest share ...The Guardian - World -
Wyoming becomes latest state to ban gender-affirming care for minors
Wyoming became the latest state to prohibit gender-affirming care for minors, joining 23 other states in the country that passed laws restricting or banning the treatment. Lawmakers in both state chambers endorsed the legislation, Senate File 99, ...The Hill - Politics -
ACLU sues Ohio over ban on gender-affirming care for minors
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) sued the state of Ohio on Tuesday over a law set to take effect next month that bans gender-affirming medical care for minors. Ohio lawmakers in January overrode Republican Gov. Mike DeWine’s veto of ...The Hill - Politics -
Florida Law Bans Social Media for Minors Under 14
The legislation prohibits social-media accounts for some teens regardless of parental consent.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Florida -
Baumgartner scores fastest international goal
Christoph Baumgartner scores after six seconds to record the fastest ever goal in international football as Austria beat Slovakia in Bratislava.BBC News - Top stories -
Public satisfaction with NHS at lowest ever level
Just 24% of Britons say they are satisfied, citing waiting times and lack of staff in a long-running survey.BBC News - Top stories -
Powerball jackpot jumps to $935 million after no match for Wednesday's numbers
No ticket had Wednesday's winning numbers: 37, 46, 57, 60, 66 and bonus number 8.ABC News - Top stories -
Irish AD: Independence 'more valuable than ever'
Notre Dame atheltic director Pete Bevacqua told ESPN on Thursday that his school's independent status in football is "more valuable than ever."ESPN - Sports