US-Canada migration deal could end walk-around crossings
The immigration deal expected to be announced by U.S. President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau would end a legal process that has enabled tens of thousands of immigrants from across the world to move between the countries and pursue asylum cases without going through an official border crossing.
What’s next for the contested Sears site at Boca’s Town Center? Court rules mall owner can buy it
A state judge has derailed a developer’s plan to overhaul the vacated Sears site at the Boca Raton Town Center. Judge Samantha Schosberg Feuer ruled that Seritage, which submitted plans to the city to build a commercial enclave called The Collection, violated an agreement with Simon Properties, owner of the majority of the mall, to acquire the land and develop a plan of its own.
Much of drought-plagued West Coast faces salmon fishing ban
Federal officials are expected to prohibit king salmon fishing this season along much of the West Coast, which many predict could stretch into 2024 season as the drought and other factors take their toll on the iconic Chinook fish.
Company recalls frozen chicken nuggets due to possible wood contamination
Some plant-based chicken nuggets are being recalled because they may be contaminated with wood.
Other states are copying Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” efforts
Florida’s move to expand its prohibition on teaching sexual orientation or gender identity in the classroom comes as several states are pursuing similar bans.
Ling Ma, Beverly Gage among authors honored by book critics
Ling Ma’s sharp and surreal “Bliss Montage” and Beverly Gage’s sweeping biography of the late FBI Director J.
Court blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for US gov’t workers
A federal appeals court has blocked President Joe Biden’s order that federal employees get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Judge allows anonymous jury for Trump rape lawsuit trial
Jurors’ names will be kept secret at the upcoming trial of a writer’s rape lawsuit against former President Donald Trump.
Minnesota moves to strengthen status as ‘trans refuge state’
Minnesota is moving to strengthen the state’s protections for children and their families who come for gender-affirming care by making itself a “trans refuge state,” bucking a national backlash against transgender rights.
Disney World reaches union deal with minimum $18 hourly wage
Unions for service workers at Walt Disney World have reached a tentative deal with the company that would raise the starting minimum wage from $15 to $18 an hour.